codeBeamer ALM vs. MasterControl Quality Excellence

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
codeBeamer ALM
Score 7.0 out of 10
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Intland Software's codeBeamer ALM is a scalable Agile Application Lifecycle Management platform that focuses on traceability and compliance. codeBeamer ALM supports both Agile and Waterfall, and offers a scalable solution for both small and large organisations to develop better products faster. The vendor says their customers think about the benefits of codeBeamer ALM in terms of higher efficiency and effectiveness along the lifecycle, with the goal of cutting development time and…N/A
MasterControl Quality Excellence
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
MasterControl Quality Excellence is a Quality Management System (QMS) for the life sciences. It enables life-sciences companies to enable flexible quality event management, simplified document management, and automated training management that work together to close the loop on quality.
$25,000
per year
Pricing
codeBeamer ALMMasterControl Quality Excellence
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
codeBeamer ALMMasterControl Quality Excellence
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPerpetual and rented licenses available. Named users & floating license types can be combined.
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User Ratings
codeBeamer ALMMasterControl Quality Excellence
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
(1 ratings)
8.2
(163 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.3
(11 ratings)
Usability
6.4
(1 ratings)
7.3
(158 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
6.3
(6 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
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(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
codeBeamer ALMMasterControl Quality Excellence
Likelihood to Recommend
Intland Software
In my opinion codeBeamer is well suited for any activity where detailed tracking is needed with teams involved. It can be less suited for small projects which do not last long, or are not continuous, etc
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MasterControl
The MasterControl Quality Excellence suite is well suited for the life sciences and biotechnology as well as manufacturing companies that could benefit from the regulatory compliance that this suite of products offer. This product is highly recommended for industries that want to reduce paper overhead and digitally transform their QMS into a singular location
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Pros
Intland Software
  • Tracing of requirements.
  • Tracking of development.
  • Tracking of QA.
  • Tracking of bugs.
  • Tracking of releases.
  • Wiki.
  • Users and teams.
  • Works for teams scattered across the globe.
  • Testing and coverage for releases.
  • Integration with SVN.
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MasterControl
  • Organization - the layout and idea behind how the website is displayed and functions.
  • Compliance - ensuring our documents are kept up to date and accurate.
  • Quality - by having a platform with all documents with all standards set out at once, quality standards are easily accessed.
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Cons
Intland Software
  • Search.
  • Metric calculation.
  • Would be nice that cB is a source of truth, i.e., that say SVN commit is done only from cB; know this is difficult to achieve.
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MasterControl
  • License model can become very expensive for small startup businesses.
  • More development with validation and more transparent information on how the improvements and or fixes may impact the current configuration. Currently, everything is listed, but it is not tailored to my system.
  • More information regarding the transition of previous processes to new processes. i.e., FBS to AQEM. I am currently working on the ADV/FBS forms and will eventually transition to AQEM/ADAPT. Still, I would like more information regarding the transition to inform current stakeholders about the improvements on the horizon.
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Likelihood to Renew
Intland Software
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MasterControl
would rate MasterControl Quality Excellence a 7 out of 10 because, while it offers strong compliance tools, centralized document control, and effective audit readiness features, there are still areas that could be improved to enhance the overall user experience. The platform can sometimes feel complex and unintuitive, especially for new users, and customizing workflows to fit specific organizational needs can be challenging. Additionally, integration with other enterprise systems isn't always seamless, which can slow down processes. Despite these drawbacks, the system remains a reliable and valuable tool for maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.
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Usability
Intland Software
Sometimes info in codeBeamer can be lost, in principle, if not well organized by the user, info can never be found, or can be forgotten about, etc
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MasterControl
Some tasks require the users and SysAdmin to access multiple modules at a time. For example: to create a training course and an exam for a document in the system, the user needs to finish creating the document in the doc module, then go to the training module to create a course and an exam separately. Ideally, from the document page we should be able to access the training course, which could have some fields auto-populated. And from there, also create and link an exam, all without leaving the document page.
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Reliability and Availability
Intland Software
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MasterControl
they are good about keeping it running
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Performance
Intland Software
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MasterControl
some reports take time to filter and to get them to give the correct information. This is usually because of inputs.
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Support Rating
Intland Software
Excellent support professionally. Also, thanks for giving me for free access to SaaS cB for my hobbyist project.
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MasterControl
The Technical Support team has grown exponentially over the last couple years. Some front line support staff are new to the system and so know less than the clients do. Back line staff are more seasoned and provide immediate assistance to the front line staff. They have an extensive knowledge bank to assist them as well as client access to most KB articles. Annual user group conference gives us chance to meet the support staff an also to resolve any outstanding issues. Any critical vendor notices are emailed immediately when found and a patch offered at the same time. These are rare, but quickly resolved.
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In-Person Training
Intland Software
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MasterControl
I rated the MasterControl in-person training a 10 because it was clear, practical, and well-paced. The trainer explained concepts thoroughly and answered questions effectively. I appreciated the hands-on walkthroughs, which made it easier to understand how to apply the system in real scenarios. Overall, it was a valuable learning experience that boosted my confidence in using MasterControl.
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Online Training
Intland Software
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MasterControl
transparent and immediate when the documents are updated. Easy to check on training and customizable to the company's expectations. Allows easy exam creation with GXP assist and the correlation between job codes and courses has proven reliable. What i would advocate is that you see who has trained on the course in the Course Infocard, to the document infocard
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Implementation Rating
Intland Software
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MasterControl
The implementation of MasterControl Quality Excellence was largely successful, earning an 8 out of 10. The project was well-structured, and the implementation team provided solid guidance throughout the process. Key milestones were met on time, and the system was configured to meet most of our core requirements. One of the most valuable aspects was the hands-on training and support during go-live, which helped ensure user adoption. However, there were some challenges around data migration and aligning the system’s capabilities with our existing workflows, which required more time and effort than anticipated. Overall, the experience was positive, and the lessons learned have positioned us well for future system enhancements.
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Alternatives Considered
Intland Software
codeBeamer is by far better.
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MasterControl
The products we evaluated were considered as potential replacements for MasterControl Quality Excellence. At this time, we continue using MasterControl Quality Excellence primarily due to the significant volume of data in our system and the operational impact of a platform transition. Intellect QMS emerged as a strong alternative, offering extensive, intuitive business process development tools and a wide range of built-in QMS processes out of the box. MasterControl Quality Excellence currently maintains the advantage solely because of the logistical and business burden associated with migrating to a new system.
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Scalability
Intland Software
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MasterControl
there are many updates
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Professional Services
Intland Software
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MasterControl
they are excellent
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Return on Investment
Intland Software
  • Customer tracking.
  • Process tracking.
  • Workflow framework.
  • Can be overhead.
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MasterControl
  • Helped me keep up to date on any knowledge pertaining to my workflow.
  • Sometimes, using it for lesson plans with minor adjustments to review it again can be repetitive.
  • Helped with scheduling classes and keeping up to date with when they occur.
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ScreenShots

codeBeamer ALM Screenshots

Screenshot of Baselined tracker management with suspected linksScreenshot of Versioned test management for automated and manual testing (with parametrized test cases)Screenshot of Easily exportable & automated dashboards and reports for management and audit supportScreenshot of Gapless traceability throughout the development lifecycle