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Scilife vs Greenlight Guru: QMS software comparison

Scilife is a scalable QMS for every stage of life sciences growth. From MedTech start-ups to pharma enterprises, we provide you with an intuitive platform to help you get up and running fast, streamline compliance, and unlock quality ROI sooner. 

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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

Purpose-built for MedTech only

Core QMS functionalities

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

Includes core QMS modules (Document, Training, CAPA, Change, Risk), plus specific MedTech and clinical modules such as Design Control, but misses Equipment and KPI modules. No competence tracking

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 and 820, ISO 14971:2019, ISO 13485:2016; solid MedTech compliance coverage

User experience

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

Mixed reviews: some find it easy to use, but many note rigid workflows, time-consuming document uploads, and excessive clicks

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

Best fit for MedTech startups/SMEs; less suitable for larger or non-MedTech companies

Validation ease

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

Automated risk-based validation with each update, aligned with FDA CSA and ISO standards

Integration capabilities

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

API connections to ERP, CRM, PLM, Jira, etc., but relies on built-in text editor with no MS Office integration

Platform security

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

Cloud-hosted, compliant, strong security

Onboarding and implementation ease

Fast implementation with an onboarding manager and customer success experts

Users value quick and efficient QMS implementation

Level of customer support

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

Dedicated customer managers, onboarding, and online help

Quality community and learning

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

Provides the Greenlight Guru Academy, workshop, and structured training programs, but these are primarily focused on MedTech compliance and product onboarding

Clear pricing model

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

Plan-based (Essentials, Plus, Professional), annual subscriptions

Return on investment

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

ROI can be good for MedTech startups due to fast setup, but high price and limited customization make it a less attractive solution long-term

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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Scales effortlessly with your growth

Scilife evolves with your organization, from early-stage startups to global enterprises.
Flexible licensing and product scalability ensure that as your teams expand, your QMS continues to fit seamlessly, maintaining compliance and efficiency at every stage of growth.

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Simple to use and easy to adopt

With an intuitive interface, guided tours, and the Scilife Academy, teams can start working productively from day one. Scilife streamlines collaboration, minimizes manual work, and keeps quality processes moving smoothly without unnecessary clicks or complexity.

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Built for the entire life sciences ecosystem

Scilife is purpose-built for pharma, biotech, and medtech, supporting the full spectrum of life sciences organizations. Whether you’re focused on manufacturing excellence or regulatory readiness, we provide the structure for you to grow confidently.

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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.

“Scilife is an intuitive system that is easy for everyone. After a 15-minute introduction, they get right to it. And in a matter of hours, they’re using it without any problem.”

Suzanne Buijs, QA at RTM

Small

Company Size

MedTech

Industry

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"The speed with which we can process documents at SHOEBOX is now almost overwhelming. Amanda is our QA department. She's able to kind of handle this entire volume of work as we grow and as we move because she has Scilife as a tool to rely on."

Sarah Mersereau, Quality and Regulatory Manager at SHOEBOX

SME

Company Size

Medical devices

Industry

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“That’s what I really like about Scilife. You don’t need to do the uploads and downloads, all the changes are there. If you make a change, it’s immediately there. You just get a new version and that’s just really good because otherwise, if you have it locally on your computer, sometimes computers crash, things are lost, or you don’t know where you saved it.”

Annemarie Booijenga, QA Lead at Reperio

SME

Company Size

Pharma and biotech

Industry

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FAQs: Scilife vs Greenlight Guru

As a MedTech company, why should I choose Scilife over Greenlight Guru?

Greenlight Guru is built exclusively for MedTech, but Scilife offers a broader, more flexible solution that also covers pharma and biotech. Alongside core QMS modules, Scilife includes Design & Development to support medical device companies, plus extra capabilities like equipment management and KPI dashboards that become essential as you scale.

If you want an eQMS that supports your MedTech needs today and continues to grow with your organization, Scilife is the stronger choice.

What kind of analytics and KPIs does Scilife provide that Greenlight Guru doesn’t?

Scilife offers built-in KPI dashboards that give you real-time visibility into overdue tasks, training status, audit findings, CAPA effectiveness, and more. You can export all reports and data into CSV/XLS for further analysis or integration with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.


Greenlight Guru provides reporting features, but it does not include a dedicated KPI module or customizable dashboards. This makes it harder to track performance across the entire QMS, especially for companies that want to measure quality beyond compliance.

What makes managing documents better in Scilife than Greenlight Guru?

Scilife integrates directly with Microsoft Office, allowing you to edit documents seamlessly in the cloud, collaborate in real time, and keep everything version-controlled without extra steps. Automated reminders, review workflows, and flexible tagging make compliance easy.

By contrast, with Greenlight Guru, teams often have to work on documents offline in Microsoft Office and then upload them into the system, or use its built-in text editor, which many users find rigid and time-consuming. This creates extra steps and slows down document-heavy processes.

Which one is more expensive: Scilife or Greenlight Guru?

Scilife offers transparent tiered pricing — including a Free plan with unlimited users and signatures, plus paid tiers (Essential, Core, Core+) designed to grow with your company. Greenlight Guru uses a tiered subscription model too (Essentials, Plus, Professional), but it comes at a higher cost and doesn’t include a free option. For startups and SMEs, Scilife delivers faster ROI thanks to lower entry costs and a clear upgrade path.

Will my company outgrow Scilife?

No. Scilife is designed to support companies from early-stage startups through scale-ups and into large organizations. With tiered plans (Free, Essential, Core, Core+), Scilife provides a clear growth path that adapts to your evolving needs. In contrast, Greenlight Guru is often seen as best suited for MedTech SMEs and less flexible for larger or more diverse life sciences organizations.

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