Ciiva
Cloud-based BOM management and electronic component intelligence platform
About Ciiva
Ciiva is a cloud-based Bill of Materials (BOM) management software designed for electronics engineers and manufacturers. It centralizes component data, BOMs, and design documentation in one collaborative platform with real-time pricing and availability from global suppliers, lifecycle and obsolescence monitoring, alternative part suggestions, and full version control with change tracking across the entire product lifespan.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous free plan for up to 2 users and 10,000 components with all core features
- Real-time pricing and availability from global distributors saves procurement time
- Automatic lifecycle monitoring and obsolescence alerts prevent supply chain surprises
- Full version control with detailed change history for compliance and traceability
- Multi-user real-time collaboration enables distributed engineering teams to work together
- ODBC integration connects to existing ERP, MRP, and EDA tools like Altium Designer
Cons
- Initial database setup requires significant time investment to import existing component data
- Desktop client required rather than pure browser-based access
- Limited to electronic component and BOM management — not a general PLM solution
- Smaller user community compared to larger PLM platforms like Teamcenter or Arena
Key Features
Centralized BOM Management
Store and manage all bills of materials in one cloud-based location with multi-level BOM support for complex sub-assemblies.
Real-Time Pricing & Availability
Instantly compare pricing and stock levels from major global distributors with automatic shopping cart population.
Version Control & Change Tracking
Full audit trail showing who changed what, when, and what it was changed from across all BOMs and components.
Lifecycle & Obsolescence Monitoring
Automatic alerts when components reach end-of-life with instant alternative and substitute part suggestions.
Electronic Component Database
Searchable database with real-time component information including datasheets, images, stock, and pricing data.
Multi-User Real-Time Collaboration
Multiple engineers work simultaneously on the same database from any location with synchronized changes.
Custom Attributes & Enumerations
Define custom component attributes and fields to match your organization's specific data requirements.
ODBC Integration
Connect to Excel, MRP, ERP, and EDA tools like Altium Designer and Mentor Graphics PADS/Expedition via ODBC.
Excel Import & Export
Configurable import tool for BOM and component data with export to Microsoft Excel or CSV formats.
Offline Data Availability
Access component and BOM data offline with automatic synchronization when connectivity is restored.
Pricing
- Up to 2 users
- Up to 10,000 components
- All core features
- Cloud-based storage
- Email support
- Unlimited users
- No component limit
- Full version control
- Real-time collaboration
- Priority support
- ODBC integration
- Same as Subscription
- 2 months free savings
- Annual billing discount
Best For
Electronic Product Design
Manage component selection and BOMs during PCB design with real-time pricing and availability from global suppliers.
Obsolescence Management
Monitor component lifecycles and receive automatic alerts with alternative part suggestions before components go end-of-life.
Distributed Engineering Teams
Enable multiple engineers across locations to collaborate on the same BOMs and component database in real time.
Procurement Optimization
Compare pricing across distributors, populate shopping carts automatically, and reduce component costs through better sourcing.
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