Kenesto

Kenesto

Kenesto Corporation
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About

Bild is a cloud-native Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform built to help hardware teams manage product development more efficiently. Manage CAD files, BOMs, revisions, and engineering workflows in one collaborative workspace. Engineering teams use Bild to organize CAD files, automate BOM management, streamline engineering change workflows, and collaborate across internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners, all without the complexity of traditional on-premise systems. Unlike legacy PDM tools that rely on servers, VPNs, and heavy administrative overhead, Bild is built for modern, distributed engineering teams. The platform supports CAD-agnostic workflows across tools like SolidWorks, Creo, and NX, while providing centralized version control, revision tracking, approvals, and secure file sharing in a single workspace. Bild also helps reduce the amount of manual engineering work tied to BOM updates, change orders, file packaging

About

Kenesto is a cloud-based storage solution for managing engineering, design, and construction documents. Kenesto is much less expensive than enterprise PDM solutions but provides automatic file locking, versioning, vaulting, 2D/3D viewing, and web-based design review tools not found in consumer-grade cloud storage solutions such as Dropbox and Google Drive. The solution behaves like a mounted disk in the customer's office but the with a single source of truth in the cloud. File locking prevents users from overwriting each other's data. All versions of all files are stored in perpetuity. Using the familiar user interface of Windows Explorer, files and folders are arranged in the same way as one would expect for a C Drive. Kenesto includes tasks and workflows. A plugin for SolidWorks is available for no charge. All file transfers from the user’s local computer to the cloud are encrypted. All files are stored in secure AWS S3 and are encrypted.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Mechanical & hardware engineers

Audience

Engineering, manufacturing, construction, and design firms

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$600/month
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$27/user/month (single user)
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Bild has been a huge improvement for our engineering workflows. The platform is intuitive, fast, and much easier for our team to adopt compared to other PDM systems we’ve used in the past. The CAD integrations work smoothly, file management is straightforward, and the overall user experience has made collaboration across our team significantly more efficient. We’ve especially appreciated how responsive the Bild team has been - they actively listen to feedback and continue rolling out meaningful improvements and updates. Implementation and onboarding were also much quicker than expected, and the support team has been extremely helpful whenever questions come up. Overall, Bild has helped streamline our processes while saving our team a considerable amount of time each week.
  • Bild has been a huge improvement for our engineering workflows, especially around automation and user adoption. One of the biggest benefits is how intuitive the platform feels compared to legacy PDM systems. Our team was able to get up and running quickly without needing extensive training or heavy IT involvement, which made adoption much smoother across engineering teams.

Cons

  • The solution is a huge improvement from past processes so there are currently no downsides!
  • Honestly, we haven’t run into any major downsides so far. The implementation process was straightforward, the platform is easy to use, and the team has been responsive whenever questions come up.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Kenesto is a very easy to use file management tool that has enabled our organization to utilize remote workers much more efficiently than traditional local servers ever did. Kenesto provides a great way to keep track of file revisions and archive our work progress.

Cons

  • There always seems to be an update to the program. I feel like I am installing a new update every week.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Bild
Founded: 2021
United States
www.getbild.com

Company Information

Kenesto Corporation
Founded: 2007
United States
www.kenesto.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

PDXpert PLM

PDXpert PLM

HX3 Solutions, Inc.
ActiVault4G

ActiVault4G

SolidPartners
ActiVault4G

ActiVault4G

SolidPartners

Categories

Categories

Product Data Management Features

Bill of Material Management
Document Management
Formula Management
Product Analytics
Product Lifecycle Management
Testing Management
Version Control

Document Management Features

Access Controls
Archiving & Retention
Collaboration Tools
Compliance Tracking
Document Archiving
Document Assembly
Document Capture
Document Conversion
Document Delivery
Document Indexing
Document Retention
Electronic Signature
Email Management
File Recovery
File Type Conversion
Forms Management
Full Text Search
Offline Access
Optical Character Recognition
Print Management
Version Control

Integrations

OpenBOM
PlansandSpecs
Propel
SOLIDWORKS

Integrations

OpenBOM
PlansandSpecs
Propel
SOLIDWORKS
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