Cascadia PLM
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VisitCascadia PLM vs FerroSync
What both publish
| Fact | Cascadia PLM | FerroSync |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The pricing page lists optional Solid Edge and SolidWorks add-ins, and configurable ERP, MES, or CRM connectors including Epicor, Global Shop, and Odoo. | A public REST API is on the roadmap, while CSV import and export are available today; e-commerce connectors are not yet available. |
| Product | Cascadia connects requirements, parts, bills of materials, engineering changes, and work orders in a product lifecycle management record for manufacturers. | FerroSync is manufacturing ERP for light-manufacturing SMBs combining production, inventory, orders, and accounting in one database. |
| Security | The security documentation describes role-based and program-based access controls, session security, CSRF checks, and same-origin CORS by default. | FerroSync states that data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.3 and at rest with AES-256, passwords use bcrypt, and each customer has an isolated database branch. |
Cascadia PLM plans
- Self-Hosted CoreFree
- Managed Cloud$850 a month
- Managed Cloud — up to 20 editors$850 a month
- Managed Cloud — up to 50 editors$1,750 a month
- Commercial License — Pilot$2,090, paid once
- Managed Cloud — up to 100 editors$3,000 a month
FerroSync plans
- Standard$750 a month
- High Availability$1,000 a month
Pick Cascadia PLM if…
Cascadia PLM suits engineering and manufacturing teams managing product data, requirements, changes, and work orders. It may also suit teams moving from spreadsheets or needing self-hosting.
Pick FerroSync if…
FerroSync suits light-manufacturing businesses with 10–200 employees managing physical products, especially those moving beyond spreadsheets. Its web app and warehouse barcode scanning may suit teams handling production and stock across multiple warehouses.