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Scilife vs Dot Compliance: QMS software comparison

Built on AWS, Scilife delivers a fully GAMP 5 validated, life sciences-ready eQMS without the complexity or cost of QMS software built on Salesforce. Explore the full comparison to find the right fit for your organization.

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Comparison table: What's the best fit for your organization?

Criteria
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Life sciences industry focus

Purpose-built for pharma, biotech, medTech

Focused on pharma, biotech, medtech, and cosmetics 

Core QMS functionalities

Full suite: Document Control, Training, CAPA, Change Control, Risk, Audits, Supplier, Equipment, KPIs, Design & Development and more

Covers core QMS modules (Document, Training, CAPA, Change, Audits), although many users complain about the audit module being ineffective

Regulatory compliance

FDA 21 CFR Part 11 & 820, EU Annex 11, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 210/21,  ISO 9001, GAMP 5, MDR/IVDR, GMP, GDP, GCP, GvP

21 CFR part 11, EU Annex 11, FDA regulations, GMP, EU MDR, ISO 9001:2015, 13485:2016, 14791:2019, 27001:2022

User experience

Modern, intuitive, minimal learning curve that ensures seamless adoption from Product, R&D, to Quality teams

Mixed reviews. While the user interface is intuitive, many users mention difficult navigation and excessive clicks needed to access features

Scalability and fit

Flexible for SMEs and scale-ups, licensing adapts as company grows with tiered plans. Ideal for large organizations that want to keep their processes streamlined and simple

Scales with business: built on Salesforce, which offers strong scalability potential

Validation ease

Out-of-the-box GAMP 5 package, re-validation after updates, three environments (test/validation/production)

Solutions come with validation packages (CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 compliant), but the software is not fully validated according to GAMP 5 guidelines, which means you need to complete parts of the validation process yourself

Integration capabilities

Integrations possible with Microsoft Office, API, Azure AD/Entra ID, Power BI, Tableau, Okta, and more

Integrations with Microsoft Office 365, Google Docs, and ERP systems through its native Salesforce platform 

Platform security

Secure virtual private cloud (AWS) with EU/US data residency, strong encryption, and hassle-free managed updates

Enterprise-level security via the Salesforce platform, native compliance, data integrity, and scalability

Onboarding and implementation ease

Fast implementation with an onboarding manager and customer success experts

Claims ‘off-the-shelf’ deployment, fast install via pre-configured modules. But user reviews report time spent customizing workflows, navigation, and signature behavior

Level of customer support

Dedicated customer success managers, 1:1 technical support, and internal chat

Users report knowledgeable and responsive customer support

Quality community and learning

Rich ecosystem with training videos, knowledge base, monthly webinars, and Scilife Academy with courses and certifications, all for free

Documentation, training resources, knowledge base. But not a broad community-driven learning culture

Clear pricing model

Transparent tiered plans (Essential, Core, Core+) that adapt as you grow - robust enough for SMEs, scale-ups, and larger organizations

Pricing plans are not publicly transparent. You need to contact their sales team for a personalized quote

Return on investment

Faster ROI with lower upfront costs, free plan, and quick onboarding

Promotes faster ROI with pre-validated, out-of-the-box modules — though setup may still require Salesforce-level configuration for tailored workflows

Free trial

Yes! Includes:

  • Unlimited users and electronic signatures
  • KPI dashboards and real-time insights
  • A hands-on preview of workflows, documents, and training
  • Scilife Academy learning resources

No free plan available

Top reasons life sciences companies choose Scilife

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Easier validation and ongoing compliance

Scilife is a pre-validated GAMP 5 solution that removes most of the validation effort from your team. Automatic updates and built-in validation tools make it easy to stay compliant, release after release, without heavy documentation or downtime.

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Continuous learning and quality culture support

We go beyond software to strengthen your team’s quality mindset. Through Scilife Academy, monthly webinars, and expert-led resources, you have continuous access to learning that supports your compliance, maturity, and quality culture.

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Intuitive experience for every team

Scilife’s clean, modern design helps teams in Quality, R&D, and Production adopt the platform quickly and confidently. Built-in guidance, smart navigation, and a consistent user experience keep daily work smooth and intuitive across the organization.

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What our customers say

We could talk about features all day.  But honestly? Our customers say it better.

They’re the quality, product, R&D, and IT teams using Scilife to make quality visible and compliance second nature.

“We had demos for several systems, but I thought of Scilife as by far the clearest and intuitive system of them all. It's intuitive and flexible, web-based, and modularly assignable per individual user.”

Neanke Bouwman, Director of Quality Assurance at CellPoint

Medium

Company Size

Biotech

Industry

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“Life science companies have a big, big focus on validation of their systems. Scilife has a strong validation package, so I’d recommend it. The simplicity of the user interface is also excellent.”

Rupert Sedlmayr, Quality Manager at EvidentIQ

Medium

Company Size

Clinical data

Industry

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“It's very search-friendly within documents. With all our changes that are occurring in such a fast-paced environment, we have a lot going on. So being able to search for something in the search bar makes it really, really easy and more efficient for us.”

Cianna Sera, QA Specialist at Pendulum

Medium

Company Size

Biotech and pharma

Industry

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FAQs: Scilife vs Dot Compliance

What makes Scilife easier to validate in comparison to Dot Compliance?

Scilife is fully validated following GAMP 5 guidelines, with executed IQ/OQ/PQ documentation provided per module. This serves as pre-validation on your end, which you can leverage to do the last validation steps, taking away 95% of the validation effort from you. Our customers also get three environments (test, validation, production) for smooth qualification and re-validation after every update. 

The validation package provided by Dot Compliance is not as strong and complete as Scilife’s. They provide a validation package per module that is 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 compliant. While they claim to be a validated solution, they are not GAMP 5 validated.

 

Dot Compliance runs on Salesforce. What does Scilife use?

Scilife runs on AWS (Amazon Web Services), a modern, global infrastructure used by regulated industries worldwide. AWS offers stronger performance, lower total cost of ownership, and greater flexibility than Salesforce-hosted systems, without the added admin, licensing, or customization burden. There’s no dependency on external Salesforce support or upgrades, making Scilife a more agile and future-ready choice for modern life sciences organizations.

Is Scilife suitable for larger organizations, or only SMEs?

Scilife scales from small teams to large global enterprises. Its modular architecture and AWS backbone ensure high performance and flexibility for complex, multi-site operations without the heavy administrative overhead of the Salesforce system.

How does Scilife support ongoing learning and user adoption?

Scilife combines built-in guided tours, in-app help, and onboarding certification through the Scilife Academy, plus monthly webinars and a growing online quality community. Users keep learning long after go-live, driving long-term adoption and quality culture. Dot Compliance offers standard documentation, but no structured learning ecosystem.

How do pricing and ROI compare between Scilife and Dot Compliance?

Scilife offers transparent, tiered pricing with plans that fit startups through large enterprises with no Salesforce licensing fees or costly managed services. This translates to lower total cost and faster ROI, especially for growing teams.

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