Looking for a MasterControl Alternative?
MasterControl is enterprise QMS for life sciences. If you need multi-jurisdiction regulatory intelligence instead of document management, regMD is the right tool.
What is MasterControl?
MasterControl is a comprehensive quality management suite serving multiple life sciences industries. It covers document control, training management, CAPA, audit management, and manufacturing quality for FDA and ISO compliance.
Pricing
Enterprise pricing — typically $50,000–$200,000+/year depending on modules and users. Long implementation cycles. Multi-year contracts common.
What is regMD?
regMD is a regulatory intelligence platform for medical devices. Classify your device across 15 jurisdictions, track your portfolio, get AI-powered regulatory alerts, plan expansion pathways, and manage compliance obligations — all for a one-time $99 lifetime access fee.
Pricing
$99 one-time payment — lifetime access to all features
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MasterControl | regMD |
|---|---|---|
| Device classification | Not a feature | Core feature (15 jurisdictions) |
| Regulatory alerts | Not a feature | AI-powered, personalized |
| Document control | Core feature | Not included |
| Training management | Core feature | Not included |
| CAPA management | Core feature | Not included |
| Audit management | Core feature | Not included |
| Multi-jurisdiction intelligence | No | 15 jurisdictions |
| Pathway guidance | No | Yes (with What-If) |
| Pricing | $50K–$200K+/year | $99 lifetime |
| Setup time | 6-12 months | Instant |
MasterControl Limitations
- Generic life sciences platform — not medtech-specific
- Enterprise-only pricing and implementation
- 6-12 month implementation timeline
- No regulatory intelligence or classification features
- Overkill for teams under 50 people
regMD Advantages
- Purpose-built for medical device regulatory intelligence
- $99 once vs $50K+/year
- Instant setup — no implementation project
- 15-jurisdiction classification with AI-powered alerts
- Built for startups and consultants, not just enterprises