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Scilife vs Simpler QMS: QMS software comparison

Go beyond compliance. Make quality a company-wide strength. With Scilife’s intuitive, scalable QMS and continuous learning through Scilife Academy, teams collaborate easily, adopt faster, and turn quality into a shared success.

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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

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, Equipment 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 13485:2016, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, 211, 212, and 820, EudraLex Volume 4 GMP Part I, and EudraLex GMP Annex 11, GxP

User experience

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

Mixed reviews. Some users find the user interface to be outdated (especially on Mac) and the document workflow to be cumbersome. 

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-capable, cloud-based, built to scale across organizations

Validation ease

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

Validated according to GAMP 5 and re-validated upon the creation of a new version or upon applying standard updates

Integration capabilities

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

Integrations with Microsoft Office, APIs, and ETL

Platform security

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

Cloud-hosted with encryption, data residency, and managed updates

Onboarding and implementation ease

Fast implementation with an onboarding manager and customer success experts

Users report that some default regulatory workflows require manual setup, and certain built-in processes, such as non-conformance tracking, can be time-consuming to configure and manage

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, FAQs, 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

All-inclusive annual subscription and flexible license types

Return on investment

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

Because validation, support, and modules are bundled, ROI can be strong if your needs align neatly

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-cost trial environment where you can explore the software’s capabilities and gain firsthand experience

Top reasons life sciences companies choose Scilife

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Integrated QMS tools for life sciences

Scilife connects every quality process in one place, from Document Control and Training to KPI Dashboards. Each module is seamlessly integrated, so your tools speak the same language, your data stays in sync, and your team gains a full view of quality across the company.

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Continuous learning and quality culture

Scilife helps teams go beyond compliance by building a culture of continuous improvement. Through Scilife Academy, monthly webinars, and a rich knowledge base, users have ongoing access to training and resources that strengthen quality awareness across the organization.

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Easy to use, fast to adopt

Scilife’s modern interface makes navigation simple and processes intuitive, so teams feel confident using the platform in just a few days. Built-in guidance, in-app support, and Scilife Academy resources help every user get up to speed quickly and keep improving with ease.

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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.

“People who have worked in other companies with other eQMSs and now work with Scilife all give the same feedback: that it's very good and intuitive. Yes, I would totally recommend Scilife to other companies.”

Tinne Bockx, QA Manager at Inovet

Medium

Company Size

Animal health pharma

Industry

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“When you open a CAPA and it automatically triggers the forced review on the documents or vice versa, or from an event to a CAPA, that’s so useful. The links between the different modules, that’s really the strong suit of Scilife.”

Rob Van den Berghen, QA Manager, ODTH

Large

Company Size

Logistics and life sciences supply chain

Industry

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"Scilife is remarkably eager to improve by listening to its clients and offers everything we want in an eQMS. If there’s something we can’t do with the platform yet, we’ll either find an effective workaround or, as is usually the case, Scilife will tell us that it’s a new feature already in the pipeline.”

Carla Peraferrer Hereu, Head of Quality at Qualifyze

Medium

Company Size

Pharma supply chain and auditing

Industry

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FAQs: Scilife vs SimplerQMS

Which solution offers faster ROI, Scilife or SimplerQMS?

Both Scilife and SimplerQMS aim to deliver quick implementation and validation, but Scilife achieves a faster and more sustainable ROI thanks to its intuitive workflows, automated validation, and superior usability.

While SimplerQMS provides a validated setup and dashboards, many users report that default workflows and regulatory processes still require manual setup, adding complexity during onboarding and audits.

Scilife’s approach eliminates that friction, offering ready-to-use, pre-validated workflows aligned with GxP, ISO, and FDA requirements. With its intuitive interface, Microsoft Office integration, and seamless cross-module automation (e.g. automatic CAPA or document review triggers), teams spend less time configuring and more time improving quality.

 

Is SimplerQMS’s free plan better? What can I see with Scilife?

SimplerQMS claims to offer a limited trial environment and free viewer licenses, allowing users to preview the system. However, this is not a full-featured free plan. Access is typically time-restricted and limited to exploring a demo environment.

Scilife, on the other hand, provides a true free plan, not just a trial. You can use it indefinitely and invite unlimited users to experience real collaboration inside a validated eQMS.

Is Scilife easy to use for non-QA team members?

Yes. Scilife was designed for everyone, from R&D and production to quality assurance and management. Its modern, intuitive interface ensures a minimal learning curve, while in-app guided tours, smart workflows, and interactive checklists make it easy for new users to get productive within hours.

How does Scilife help teams continuously improve their quality culture?

Scilife isn’t just a QMS; it’s a complete quality ecosystem. Beyond the software, we provide continuous learning and community support through monthly webinars, interactive training videos, and the Scilife Academy, which offers structured courses and certifications.

Will my company outgrow Scilife?

No. Scilife’s tiered plans and modular architecture scale with you — whether you’re a startup, scale-up, or enterprise. We work with large enterprises such as Novartis, Biocartis, and ODTH, which is proof that our system is prepared to handle the needs of enterprise-sized organizations.

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