"Before implementing Scilife, everyone had their own somewhat fragmented local practices. The implementation of Scilife has helped standardize global workflows and provided a platform for the implementation of best practices."
Life sciences industry focus
Purpose-built for pharma, biotech, medTech
A complex platform made to meet the diverse needs of various regulated industries, but not specifically built for the life sciences
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, Risk, etc..)
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
ISO 9001, FDA regulations, EU MDR, 21 CFR Part 11, GxP compliance
User experience
Modern, intuitive, minimal learning curve that ensures seamless adoption from Product, R&D, to Quality teams
Mixed reviews. Many users praise the clean UI and document organization, but many mention a steep learning curve, missing features, and functionality
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
Enterprise-grade, built to scale across large organizations. Not a suitable option for start-ups or SME companies
Validation ease
Out-of-the-box GAMP 5 package, re-validation after updates, three environments (test/validation/production)
ETQ supports the preparation of validation protocols; however, many users still report considerable effort required for validation. Configuring and customizing the system results in an additional validation workload
Integration capabilities
Integrations possible with Microsoft Office, API, Azure AD/Entra ID, Power BI, Tableau, Okta, and more
ETQ supports a low-code / no-code platform, API integrations, and works with external systems like ERP, BI tools, etc
Platform security
Secure virtual private cloud (AWS) with EU/US data residency, strong encryption, and hassle-free managed updates
Cloud-native architecture with enterprise security controls
Onboarding and implementation ease
Fast implementation with an onboarding manager and customer success experts
Implementation can be resource-intensive. Some reviews indicate high setup effort and cost
Level of customer support
Dedicated customer success managers, 1:1 technical support, and internal chat
Mixed. Some commend great customer support, others express frustration with prolonged resolution times and inconsistent assistance
Quality community and learning
Rich ecosystem with training videos, knowledge base, monthly webinars, and Scilife Academy with courses and certifications, all for free
ETQ has documentation, training, and module libraries. But some users express that the learning path and UI training materials are less robust than expected
Clear pricing model
Transparent tiered plans (Essential, Core, Core+) that adapt as you grow - robust enough for SMEs, scale-ups, and larger organizations
Pricing is not public; often, custom quotes. Some users complain that the cost is high for large-scale deployments
Return on investment
Faster ROI with lower upfront costs, free plan, and quick onboarding
For large enterprises with complex needs, ROI can be strong. But smaller organizations may find the cost, implementation time, and configuration burden slow their ROI
Free trial
Yes! Includes:
No free plan available
Scilife adapts to every stage of your journey, from emerging startups to established enterprises. Its tiered plans help you expand capabilities as your needs evolve, ensuring fast ROI and sustainable growth without high costs or complexity.
Scilife’s intuitive design helps teams across Quality, R&D, and Production get comfortable fast — no steep learning curve. With guided tours, onboarding support, and the Scilife Academy, adoption feels natural and collaboration flows smoothly across teams.
"Before implementing Scilife, everyone had their own somewhat fragmented local practices. The implementation of Scilife has helped standardize global workflows and provided a platform for the implementation of best practices."
Company Size
Industry
“In the implementation phase, the system is ready. It's really off the shelf. You can review the validation documentation and do some validation tests in your own environment. You get a Scilife test environment, and you get a validation environment, but you can also run tests in your own environment.”
Company Size
Industry
“It didn’t take my team long to get used to Scilife, it was a matter of days. Because first of all, it's really intuitive. Second of all, you can always have a look at the workflow at any time. On top of that, you can hardly make mistakes in the system.”
Company Size
Medical Devices
EMEA Office
Louizalaan 489
1050 Brussels
Belgium
US Office
Scilife Inc.
228 E 45th St. RM 9E
New York, NY 10017
