Cascadia PLM
8.2#1 in product lifecycle management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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PDXpert PLM
6.7#1 in plm softwareFrom $3.50 a monthFree planAPISelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Cascadia PLM | PDXpert PLM |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Cascadia is self-hostable and documents Docker Compose, single-server, distributed high-availability, and Kubernetes deployments. | The product can be self-hosted on-site or hosted in a private cloud, with product data kept in infrastructure the customer controls. |
| Document control | Documents are version-controlled in a vault with check-in and check-out operations. | Drawings and files can be revision controlled, permissioned, and linked to parts and engineering changes. |
| 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. | PDXpert WebAPI provides self-hosted REST access to parts, documents, BOMs, changes, revision files, and item files for integrations including ERP, analytics, and internal workflow tools. |
| Security | The security documentation describes role-based and program-based access controls, session security, CSRF checks, and same-origin CORS by default. | The maker describes role- and membership-based permissions tied to team, item status, and file access, plus workflow-controlled file changes and forward secrecy encryption. |
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
PDXpert PLM plans
- Free evaluationFree
- Subscription Plus — read-only$3.50 a month
- Subscription — read-only$6 a month
- Subscription Plus — full-function$13 a month
- Subscription — full-function$22 a month
- Perpetual — read-only$110, paid once
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 PDXpert PLM if…
PDXpert PLM suits electronics and mechanical product teams managing BOMs, engineering documents, and changes. It may fit organizations that need self-hosted or private-cloud deployment and Windows-based operation.