ACE Essentials

ACE Essentials

PSC Software
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About

Reduce risk with ACE Essentials, the pre-validated Electronic Quality Management System (EQMS) software created for all highly regulated industries. ACE Essentials comes equipped with 10 workflows built in and all the necessary Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, resulting in a fully compliant quality management system from the beginning. Understand the risks associated with your assets with ACE Essentials features including a full audit trail tracking every single action in the system. Pre-Configured Workflows. Pre-Configured Event Management (Due Dates, Scheduling and Reminders). Pre-Configured Permission-Based Security. Full Documentation Pre-Configured. 50+ Documents. Multiple Site Capability. Free Upgrades Throughout the Life of the Product. Pre-Configured Tasks List. No Validation Time. Pre-Configured In-System Notifications. Pre-Configured Email Notifications

About

SimplerQMS offers a cloud-based Quality Management Software that is fully validated according to GAMP5 and specifically designed for the Life Science industry. This comprehensive QMS platform helps ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GxP, cGMP, GAMP 5, GDPR, EU IVDR & EU MDR, ISO 13485:2016, 21 CFR Part 820, ICH Q10, and others. The software offers a wide range of Life Science QMS modules, such as Document Control, Change Management, Training Management, Supplier Management, Complaints Management, Non-Conformance and Deviation Management, CAPA Management, Audit Management, Technical Documentation Management, Risk Management, Quality KPIs, among others, ensuring a seamless experience. SimplerQMS enhances document handling by allowing users to work directly in Microsoft Office applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Companies of all sizes seeking a learning management system software

Audience

Companies in the Life Science industries - Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Laboratory, and others.

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$500 one-time payment
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$13,750/year
Everything is included, with no additional costs for implementation, modules, support, hosting, validation, etc.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 1.0 / 5
ease 1.0 / 5
features 1.0 / 5
design 1.0 / 5
support 2.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • ACE Essentials offers an intuitive interface and robust compliance features, streamlining document management and training processes effectively.
  • I like the pre-validated documents the provide for me, that the software is always validated and receiving updates

Cons

  • While highly efficient, the initial setup and customization can be time-consuming for smaller teams.
  • I have no issues besides the lack of customization

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The technical staff were the best part of our experience. During onboarding they made a real effort to explain how the system works and to help whenever we had questions, and they were responsive and patient throughout. The platform is built on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, so documents live in a familiar SharePoint/Office environment rather than in a completely proprietary system.

Cons

  • In our experience the system is extremely inconvenient, cumbersome and inflexible. Everyday document work requires far more clicks and steps than it should, the interface is heavy, and adapting the workflows to how our company actually operates proved impractical. After evaluating it we decided not to implement it at all. The far bigger problem is the commercial side. Read the termination and renewal provisions extremely carefully before signing. Based on our experience you cannot simply stop using the service during the contract year and stop paying. Notice must be given at least 90 days before the renewal date; miss that deadline and you may be invoiced for another full contractual period even though you no longer use the system. Termination must be submitted in writing and its receipt expressly confirmed. We told the company twice by telephone that we wanted to discontinue the service, and those conversations were not treated as formal notice. Do not rely on phone calls: send written notice, request written confirmation, and keep all correspondence.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

PSC Software
Founded: 1996
United States
pscsoftware.com/software/ace-essentials/

Company Information

SimplerQMS
Founded: 2017
Denmark
www.simplerqms.com

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Categories

Categories

Audit Supported
CAPA Supported
Compliance Supported
Document Control Supported
ISO Compliance Supported
Quality Management Supported

CAPA Features

Audit Management Supported
CAPA Planning Supported
Change Management Supported
Complaint Management Supported
Incident Management Supported
Nonconformance Tracking Supported
Quality Control Supported
Risk Management Supported
Root Cause Analysis Supported
Training Management Supported

Risk Management Features

Alerts/Notifications Supported
Auditing Supported
Business Process Control Supported
Compliance Management Supported
Corrective Actions (CAPA) Supported
Dashboard Supported
Exceptions Management Not Supported
Internal Controls Management Supported
IT Risk Management Supported
Legal Risk Management Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Operational Risk Management Supported
Predictive Analytics Supported
Reputation Risk Management Not Supported
Response Management Supported
Risk Assessment Supported

Safety Management Features

Audit Management Supported
Corrective / Preventive Actions Supported
Incident Management Supported
Injury Reporting Supported
Inspection Management Supported
OSHA Recordkeeping Not Supported
Safety Risk Assessment Supported
Training Management Supported

CAPA Features

Audit Management Supported
CAPA Planning Supported
Change Management Supported
Complaint Management Supported
Incident Management Supported
Nonconformance Tracking Supported
Quality Control Supported
Risk Management Supported
Root Cause Analysis Not Supported
Training Management Supported

Quality Management Features

Audit Management Supported
Complaint Management Supported
Compliance Management Supported
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Supported
Defect Tracking Supported
Document Control Supported
Equipment Management Supported
ISO Standards Management Supported
Maintenance Management Supported
Risk Management Supported
Supplier Quality Control Supported
Training Management Supported

Audit Features

Alerts / Notifications Supported
Audit Planning Supported
Compliance Management Supported
Dashboard Supported
Exceptions Management Not Supported
Forms Management Supported
Issue Management Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Multi-Year Planning Not Supported
Risk Assessment Supported
Workflow Management Supported

Compliance Features

Archiving & Retention Supported
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Not Supported
Audit Management Supported
Compliance Tracking Not Supported
Controls Testing Not Supported
Environmental Compliance Not Supported
FDA Compliance Supported
HIPAA Compliance Supported
Incident Management Not Supported
ISO Compliance Supported
OSHA Compliance Not Supported
Risk Management Supported
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Not Supported
Surveys & Feedback Not Supported
Version Control Supported
Workflow / Process Automation Supported

Document Control Features

Archiving & Retention Supported
Automated Routing Supported
Change Management Supported
Compliance Management Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Escalation Management Supported
Periodic Review Supported
Version Control Supported

Integrations

Microsoft 365 Not Supported
Microsoft Entra ID Not Supported

Integrations

Microsoft 365 Supported
Microsoft Entra ID Supported
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