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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    MasterControl Quality Excellence

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AMasterControl 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

    OpenText Content Suite Platform

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AThe OpenText Content Suite Platform oversees the lifecycle management of information across the enterprise from capture through archiving and disposition. With agile information governance to address the latest data governance and data privacy best practices, the vendor states their Content Suite reduces risk and empowers organizations to focus on using information to drive strategic growth and productivity.N/A
    Pricing
    MasterControl Quality ExcellenceOpenText Content Suite Platform
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    MasterControl Quality ExcellenceOpenText Content Suite Platform
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    MasterControl Quality ExcellenceOpenText Content Suite Platform
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
    158 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    123 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    157 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    6 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    72 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    80 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    6 Answers
    Features
    MasterControl Quality ExcellenceOpenText Content Suite Platform
    Enterprise Content Management
    Comparison of Enterprise Content Management features of MasterControl Quality Excellence and OpenText Content Suite Platform
    Feature
    MasterControl Quality Excellence
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    Ratings
    OpenText Content Suite Platform
    8.4
    7 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Content capture & imaging00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    File sync, storage & archiving00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Document management00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Records management00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Content search & retrieval00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Enterprise content collaboration00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
    Content publishing & creation00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Security, risk management & information governance00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Contract lifecycle management00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Automated workflows00 Ratings9.06 Ratings
    Artificial intelligence00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Mobile support00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Integration00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    MasterControl Quality ExcellenceOpenText Content Suite Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (166 ratings)
    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.2
    (11 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    7.2
    (161 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.3
    (6 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    MasterControl Quality ExcellenceOpenText Content Suite Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    OpenText
    Great for content management and records even for organizations whose staff are not much experienced in the technical backgrounds as it's easy to use and no previous knowledge on HTML is required. It is great for storing invoices and payment proofs and for organizations dealing with global clients for general use documents.
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    Pros
    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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    OpenText
    • Document Management is being done well since it allows you to put in a corporate folder structure that applies to the business unit you currently work in.
    • Records Management works well in this organisation as it allows you to classify the document according to the file plan, as well as manage it according to the retention schedule for tat file plan.
    • The ability to collaborate on files works really well. You can share with users within your group, as well as allow other users access to the files for either read access to read/write access.
    • Access control of the folder and even individual files allows you to ensure only necessary people can have the right type of access. This is especially welcome in the government environment where document management is of utmost importance.
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    Cons
    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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    OpenText
    • The user interface and configurability of that interface lack a lot of flexibility and modern tools.
    • There needs to be stronger and more powerful integration to electronic forms and workflow capabilities which are core to modern ECM.
    • Management of audit and content history needs to be modernized and made more dynamic and sustainable.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    OpenText
    The staff is comfortable with it and I doubt they'd change at this point.
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    Usability
    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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    OpenText
    Strong for Core Content and Records Management
    Effective for Non-Technical Users (with the right configuration)
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    Reliability and Availability
    MasterControl
    they are good about keeping it running
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    OpenText
    I never had any issues with access internally or via VPN. But, the response via VPN, was a bit slow.
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    Performance
    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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    OpenText
    • I used OpenText nearly every day and I never had any performance issues that I can recall. That said, it's not terribly fast either.
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    Support Rating
    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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    OpenText
    OpenText has an outstanding support and knowledge base. All problems which couldn't be solved by us (high complexity cases) were promptly resolved and the resolution also shared with us.
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    In-Person Training
    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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    OpenText
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    Online Training
    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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    OpenText
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    Implementation Rating
    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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    OpenText
    No, it's pretty easy to implement and use.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    OpenText
    Having used OpenText Content Suite for a long time, I can say it stands the competition. It offers many versions which is unlike many products in its category. Also, while it is not affordable, I believe the cost is justified considering what a business can achieve with this software.
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    Scalability
    MasterControl
    there are many updates
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    OpenText
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    Professional Services
    MasterControl
    they are excellent
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    OpenText
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    Return on Investment
    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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    OpenText
    • With OpenText Content Suite, we can easily keep documents safe
    • Document collaboration is easy with OpenText
    • We can easily handle invoicing and automation thanks to features such as content capture and imaging.
    • With OpenText Content Suite, there is better file sync and archiving
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