Comind.work vs MasterControl
MasterControl is an enterprise QMS built for large organizations. Comind.work is built for mid-market teams that need compliance without enterprise complexity and cost.
MasterControl is an enterprise QMS built for large organizations. Comind.work is built for mid-market teams that need compliance without enterprise complexity and cost.
| Dimension | Comind.work | MasterControl |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Complete QMS configured for your processes in 21 days | Enterprise quality and compliance platform for life sciences |
| Founded | 2007 | 1993 |
| Customers | Mid-market regulated companies | 1,000+ companies worldwide |
| Deployment | Self-hosted (on-prem or private cloud) or managed cloud | Cloud (SaaS) or on-premises |
| Industry focus | Life sciences, medtech, pharma, biotech | Life sciences, pharma, medical devices, manufacturing |
| Target size | 20-500 employees | 200-10,000+ employees |
| Pricing model | Fixed project fee + annual license | Per-user enterprise licensing |
| Price range | $15K-$30K implementation | Custom enterprise pricing (typically $100K+ annually) |
Positioning
Comind.work
Complete QMS configured for your processes in 21 days
MasterControl
Enterprise quality and compliance platform for life sciences
Founded
Comind.work
2007
MasterControl
1993
Customers
Comind.work
Mid-market regulated companies
MasterControl
1,000+ companies worldwide
Deployment
Comind.work
Self-hosted (on-prem or private cloud) or managed cloud
MasterControl
Cloud (SaaS) or on-premises
Industry focus
Comind.work
Life sciences, medtech, pharma, biotech
MasterControl
Life sciences, pharma, medical devices, manufacturing
Target size
Comind.work
20-500 employees
MasterControl
200-10,000+ employees
Pricing model
Comind.work
Fixed project fee + annual license
MasterControl
Per-user enterprise licensing
Price range
Comind.work
$15K-$30K implementation
MasterControl
Custom enterprise pricing (typically $100K+ annually)
| Feature | Comind.work | MasterControl |
|---|---|---|
| Core QMS modules | ||
| Document control | ✓ | ✓ |
| CAPA management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Training management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Change control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complaint handling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enterprise features | ||
| Manufacturing execution (MES) MasterControl offers a full manufacturing suite | - | ✓ |
| Product lifecycle management | Configurable | ✓ |
| Advanced analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-site management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deployment and compliance | ||
| On-premises deployment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private cloud deployment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed cloud (SaaS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| 21 CFR Part 11 compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full source code access | ✓ | - |
| Implementation | ||
| Implementation timeline | 21 days | 6-18 months (typical) |
| Implementation cost | $15K-$30K | $100K-$500K+ (estimated) |
| External consultants needed | - | Often |
| Pricing model | ||
| All modules included | ✓ | - |
| No per-user pricing | ✓ | - |
| No vendor lock-in | ✓ | - |
Core QMS modules
Document control
CAPA management
Training management
Change control
Audit management
Complaint handling
Enterprise features
Manufacturing execution (MES) MasterControl offers a full manufacturing suite
Product lifecycle management
Advanced analytics
Multi-site management
Deployment and compliance
On-premises deployment
Private cloud deployment
Managed cloud (SaaS)
21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Full source code access
Implementation
Implementation timeline
Implementation cost
External consultants needed
Pricing model
All modules included
No per-user pricing
No vendor lock-in
Where Comind.work is different
MasterControl is built for enterprises with hundreds or thousands of users. Comind.work is purpose-built for mid-market teams of 20-500. You get the compliance capabilities you need without paying for enterprise complexity you don't.
MasterControl implementations typically take 6-18 months and often require external consultants. Comind.work delivers a working QMS in 21 days, configured for your processes.
Enterprise QMS platforms like MasterControl typically cost $100K+ annually before implementation. Comind.work's fixed project fee and annual license are designed for mid-market budgets.
You receive the complete source code and documentation. MasterControl's enterprise licensing creates deep vendor dependency. With Comind.work, you own your quality system.
Being honest
MasterControl has been in market since 1993 and serves some of the largest life sciences companies in the world. Their platform is battle-tested at enterprise scale with thousands of concurrent users.
MasterControl offers a full manufacturing execution system (MES) that integrates with their QMS. If you need production-floor manufacturing management alongside quality, this is a genuine advantage.
MasterControl has a large network of implementation partners, consultants, and third-party integrations built up over 30 years in market.
MasterControl has supported thousands of regulatory submissions across FDA, EMA, and other agencies. Their depth of experience with complex, multi-site regulatory scenarios is extensive.
Comind.work gives mid-market teams a complete QMS in 21 days - without the cost and complexity of enterprise platforms.