Rating
4.5
528 reviews
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$25,000
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Founded
1993
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640
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150M
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MasterControl Quality Excellence is the #1 Quality Management System (QMS) in life sciences. MasterControl is a quality management system for regulated industries, integrating document control, change management, training, and quality event management. Its AI-enhanced features accelerate processes while ensuring compliance. The platform offers customizable workflows, rules-based automation, and streamlined document management with electronic signatures and version control. Training management automates scheduling, tracking, and competency assessment. Validation tools simplify implementation and updates, while analytics enable data-driven decisions. Native integrations connect quality processes across departments, creating a closed-loop system. Scalable for organizations of all sizes, MasterControl provides flexible package options.
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(528 reviews)
I like the system because of its flexibility and you can always find a way to implement required features.
Pros: Flexible system, can be configured upon your needs. Easy to improve and adjust if necessary. Great tool for digitalization.
Cons: Some new products promise good and helpful functionality but lack at some points. Delivered to fast.
Anonymous User · QA Manager · Biotechnology · May 20, 2026
It was okay; but just acceptable. There were a lot of challenges that came with use of the system. It was a bit clunky and outdated.
Pros: Master control is very well known in the industry. It has out of the box services which made it easy to implement.
Cons: Constant required updates were a challenge. We found a lot of bugs and their customer service was lacking for the overall cost.
Christina C. · QA · Pharmaceuticals · May 8, 2026
Overall, I am very pleased with MasterControl Quality Excellence and its ability to effectively manage documents and retain compliance.
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Pros: MasterControl Quality Excellence is an excellent eQMS that provides a very easy-to-use UI/UX that effectively manages and maintains documents.
Cons: The customer support options are not as clear when compared to other service providers in the same industry.
Nikolas H. · Quality Engineer · Medical Devices · April 15, 2026
My overall experience has been positive. Despite some of the minor cons I had, I was always able to get my job done and make it work for my company in a way that give me peace of mind that everything will run smoothly.
Pros: I'm a fan of quality excellence. It's easy to use and makes sense for our organization. Have the regulation in our quality process makes all the difference. We're small and just getting started, having gotten set up in such a short amount of time getting this implemented helped tremendously with taking one more thing off our plate.
Cons: There are some cons but mostly just program things I do not like or wish I could change. Working with things like AQEM a lot, I have certain ideas in mind that would work great for the specific scenario I'm in but aren't always within the realm of capabilities on MC. There are however some new additions I was made aware of coming soon that solve some of these problems!
Sean M. · Data Analyst QA · Medical Devices · March 13, 2026
It's a decent Electronic quality management system with room for improvement especially in areas such as Supplier, Audit management
Pros: Documents and Training Modules are straightforward and easy to use. The ability to capture multiple quality modules in a single solution.
Cons: Supplier, Audit modules have several limitations and are not user friendly. Users complain about searches too.
Sheshank A. · Director · Biotechnology · March 6, 2026
Our overall experience with Master COntrol Quality excellence is great. We would reccomend this a lot.
Pros: We really like how it puts everything together. We like being able to see different metrics on things.
Cons: There really is not anything that we dislike. It is good overall and functions well. Perhaps the end user training could be a btit more.
Wendy W. · QMS Administrator and Document COntrol · Pharmaceuticals · February 17, 2026
MasterControl Qx is a solid and compliance‑focused quality management system that delivers strong collaboration and form management features. However, the platform could benefit from improved usability, quicker bug resolution, and more competitive pricing. It’s a great fit for organizations with strict regulatory requirements and structured internal processes.
Pros: What I liked most about MasterControl Quality Excellence is its strong focus on compliance and its ability to streamline collaboration across teams. The system provides clear, structured workflows that support efficient task management and full traceability. I especially appreciate the ready‑to‑use digital forms, which are already designed around industry‑standard processes and allow teams to start working immediately without lengthy configuration.
Cons: The main limitations I experienced with MasterControl Quality Excellence are related to usability and system stability. The interface can feel unintuitive for new users, requiring more training than expected to become fully comfortable. Additionally, some modules still show occasional bugs or inconsistent behaviors that slow down daily operations and require follow‑up with support. Implementation can also be time‑consuming due to the complexity of the platform and the level of coordination needed across teams.
Marco B. · IT Senior Application Specialist · Biotechnology · February 16, 2026
I’m overall satisfied and looking forward as partners to continuously improve it for Fit for purpose now and future.
Pros: Configurable aspect of the application helps to scale it. It can be used for various different site/ business needs, Linking between the records control design between roles is easy to manage.
Cons: User interface where we have to click and click to get to the main thing we are looking for. Risk module not publishing PDF to be shared with stakeholders, Audit module looks outdated where the similar products in the market have better interface. Reports generation is a tedious task even with Insights.
Premlata V. · Quality Lead, Corporate Quality · Pharmaceuticals · October 9, 2025
It has a lot features that we use to advance our QMS. I would like to see more features for regulatory.
Pros: I like that there are option for our quality implementation. This will help us advance our quality implementation
Cons: Ease of use in terms of qms advancement . I want to see more options for training in the program itself .
Esdras M. · Sr associate quality engineer · Alternative Medicine · October 9, 2025
Master control is a really powerful tool when built out correctly. It's dangerous to just pull it "off the shelf" but if you work to make it as best it can be it's a vital part of my workflow.
Pros: I like the secure document management. I am especially interested in our paper records in my work and master control helps keep them in one place.
Cons: It can be slow at times, which isn't ideal for my use case. I'd really like to see some tech improvements to make it more seamless.
Andrew S. · Manufacturing Data Analyst · Pharmaceuticals · October 9, 2025
The whole MC team has been amazing to work with. Their attention to detail is amazing and they made it so easy to get us up and running.
Pros: Documents and training has been instrumental in bringing up our HIPPA compliance by having an organized central repository with change control functionality. It brought up our compliance to 93% which is the highest compliance rate ever during my 15 years of being with the company.
Cons: Qx is a great application but I would like to see an option to allow end users that may not necessarily need to be in MC daily have an option to have a read only view of documents. Currently we are printing out certain policies which in a way is going backwards.
Victor P. · Vice President, Business Operations · Hospital & Health Care · October 9, 2025
Once configured, MasterControl Qx runs smoothly and ensures we meet regulatory requirements with confidence. Excellent support and reliable system uptime.
Pros: Very strong in compliance management, audit readiness, and documentation control. Customizable workflows allow for efficient quality processes across departments.
Cons: Setup and validation require dedicated resources. UI could be more modern and intuitive. Navigation isn’t immediately intuitive for first-time users. Custom report creation can be confusing without training.
Raul N. · Director of IT · Hospital & Health Care · October 9, 2025
Pros: I like mastercontrol quality excellence for how easy it is to collaborate on documents and notify users of pending tasks.
Cons: I dislike mastercontrol quality excellence for the difficulty in implementing the module and difficulty in training end users on the functionality after implementation.
Matthew W. · Quality Engineer · Biotechnology · October 9, 2025
Pros: Qx enables us to have appropriate and mentioned oversight and control of our documentation that complies with regulation.
Cons: Searching strategies can always be improved. I believe it biggest hurdle is ensuring our basic users can find what they need and helping them to develop these strategies.
Brittany J. · Global Process Owner · Biotechnology · October 9, 2025
Very smooth application with aesthetic user interface and solid links to what is desired to explore in quality.
Pros: The industry credit it has with FDA affiliation. The user interface is robust and connects well with the back end.
Cons: There are a few glitches which are hard to fix when we are routes to a single support contact who might not be able to fix it.
Leonardo P. · SQM · Alternative Medicine · October 9, 2025
Overall I have had nothing but good experiences. I have worked with MasterControl for more than 20 years
Pros: Master Control Custom Support goes above and beyond. I am seldom faced with software problems but the support team is always there when I need them
Cons: User adoption is sometimes difficult. Users coming from other systems don’t always take the time how to adopt a new process
Ray G. · System administrator · Semiconductors · October 9, 2025
Overall, I think MasterControl is a great platform. The company is always striving to improve and stay ahead of emerging trends and advancements in technology.
Pros: AQEM module includes features to make it possible to customize quality event workflows improve usability for end users.
Cons: JReports can be challenging to create, and they often take a long time to load. It would also be helpful if there were an option to combine multiple reports.
Crystal B. · QA Specialist · Biotechnology · October 9, 2025
The support team is excellent. They are responsive and genuinely committed to improving the user experience. They constantly take feedback back to the MasterControl teams that can fix the issue immediately or add it into the queue for a future update. And they close the feedback loop with quarterly reports on the new system updates.
Pros: The AQEM module has a simple and customizable workflow system with plenty of helpful features that enhance usability for end users. And you don’t have to be a software engineer to use the system or customize the workflows. AQEM does a great job simplifying data inputs for quality events, like CAPA or nonconformance, making it easier to manage and take actions on trends.
Cons: While the overall system meets our needs, there are a few minor frustrations that impact efficiency. Features like interconnectivity between modules and a few extra navigation steps make the documents side a bit of a learning curve.
Chloe C. · Quality Engineer · Consumer Goods · October 9, 2025
Overall I feel MasterControl Quality Excellence is continuously exceeding its prior development and is continuously pushing the boundaries of its capabilities.
Pros: AQEM allows for users to create configuration items to meet the needs and goals of their company. The functionality of the system is user friendly.
Cons: Items such as SP and FBS forms do not allow for a lot of configuration to meet what end users look for. SP forms appear outdated
Vanessa R. · Quality Assurance Supervisor · Hospital & Health Care · October 9, 2025
Pros: User friendly, part 11 Compliant and the tools for training. I love the workflow for document management and the training module.
Cons: Nothing. There is nothing I did not like. There are oportunity for improvement like anything in the indistry.
Grace C. · Sr QA Manager · Biotechnology · October 8, 2025
Its seeamless and user friendly. Able to train users easily and able to respond to most questions like a pro.
Pros: Its effective and it works! We have been able to implement this process effectively throughout our organization.
Cons: Nothing really, everything works as expected. I have been uaing MC foe quiet sometime ao Im not surprised.
Rina O. · Director, Document Control · Pharmaceuticals · October 8, 2025
It's really holistic they nearly all qms needs can be met in one system. The customer support is fantastic and they get solution to you quick. Very customer oriented.
Pros: Very robust software that is part 11 compliant and has lots of configurability to meet your specific needs.
Cons: Because they have a lot of different customers sometimes the common denominator wins out so there are some features that may not be perfect for your situation.
Marylynn C. · quality engineer · Pharmaceuticals · October 8, 2025
Great overall experience, love the customization. After initial onboarding and basic training, it is easy to use.
Pros: Multiple Customization options allowing to adjust to your needs. And all in one QMS provides a one shop stop.
Cons: Fields that are not used cannot be removed creating end user confusion. Users want to gill out fields that are not required
Frances D. · Project Manager · Hospital & Health Care · October 8, 2025
I love where I see MasterControl going with acquiring and developing best-in-class modules and platform. A lot of care and consideration has been put into the system and the pipeline to ensure MasterControl meets the changes and continuing demands of the healthcare industry.
Pros: The integrated document and training module makes changes easier to manage compared to manual processes or other systems that are not linked.
Cons: The implementation can feel rushed; by the time you are starting to understand the system (infocard structures, etc.) you need to make business critical decisions on configuration that can have consequences.
Amanda O. · Partner · Information Technology and Services · October 8, 2025
Overall, our experience with MasterControl Quality Excellence has been excellent—it’s helped us strengthen compliance, improve collaboration, and simplify complex workflows.
Pros: I liked how MasterControl Quality Excellence makes quality management simple and efficient, with great visibility and automation.
Cons: While MasterControl offers strong capabilities, the learning curve can be steep and may require extra user training
Michele O. · Quality manager · Health, Wellness and Fitness · October 8, 2025
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