CRF.one
Zurich platform for patient-reported data, registries and eConsent, hosted exclusively in Switzerland and the EEA
Quick Overview
| Company | Swiss4ward GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Clinical Trial Software |
| Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Switzerland (CH) |
| Data Location | Switzerland and the EEA only |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Questionnaire builder with conditional logic, PRO instruments, eConsent, reminders, dashboards, CSV/Excel/PDF export, role-based access, white-label option |
| Pricing | Not published |
| Best For | Registries and PRO studies in dermatology and other clinical research communities |
| Replaces | REDCap-style registries, Veeva Vault EDC for small studies |
Detailed Review
The Impressum lists Swiss4ward GmbH, Böcklinstrasse 35, 8032 Zurich. CRF.one is one of several platforms the company runs, next to DermaCompass, Cyberderm and others.
It is not a full trial suite. The feature list centres on questionnaires, follow-up and consent.
Questionnaires and follow-up
A dynamic builder supports conditional logic and longitudinal assessments, and the page names PRO instruments such as PHQ-9, GAD-7 and DLQI. Automated reminders prompt participants.
Consent and multi-centre use
Electronic informed consent management and multi-centre, multi-country study support are listed. Roles cover researchers, site coordinators, industry and admins.
Hosting statement
The site says CRF.one is hosted exclusively in Switzerland and the EEA, meets GDPR Article 9 requirements for health data, and ships a Data Processing Agreement as standard.
Limitations to Consider
The page does not claim GCP or 21 CFR Part 11 validation, lists no CTMS, eTMF or randomization, and gives no prices. Swiss4ward also does consulting, so the product is one part of a service business. For a validated interventional trial use Climedo or Viedoc.
Who Should Use CRF.one
Researchers running registries, observational studies and PRO collection who need Swiss or EEA hosting.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Hosted only in Switzerland and the EEA
- DPA provided as standard
- Named PRO instruments
- eConsent included
- Zurich entity in the Impressum
Cons
- No validation claims for interventional trials
- No randomization, CTMS or eTMF
- No published pricing
- Small vendor
Alternatives to CRF.one
Other European clinical trial software worth comparing before you decide:
Climedo
Germany · Munich EDC and ePRO with servers in Frankfurt and unlimited users
Marvin EDC
Germany · CDISC-native EDC with RTSM, ePRO and German hosting
Ledidi
Norway · Oslo platform with AI study setup and published seat prices
Castor
Netherlands · Modular EDC, eCOA, eConsent and CDMS from Amsterdam
See all European clinical trial software or compare them directly against REDCap-style registries on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The site says it is hosted exclusively in Switzerland and the EEA.
It is aimed at registries and patient-reported outcomes. The page does not claim GCP or Part 11 validation.
Yes. Electronic informed consent management is on the feature list.