Scilife
Brussels eQMS sold in module tiers for pharma, biotech and medical device companies, with a European data centre on request
Quick Overview
| Company | Scilife N.V. |
|---|---|
| Category | Quality Management Software (QMS) |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Belgium (EU) |
| Data Location | European or US data centre, European on request (as stated by the vendor) |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Document management, training, competences, CAPA, change control, quality events, audits, equipment management, risk management, design and development, controlled printing |
| Pricing | Free trial; Essential, Core and Core+ plans on request |
| Best For | GMP and GDP teams that want to start with documents and training and add CAPA later |
| Replaces | MasterControl, Veeva Vault QMS |
Detailed Review
Scilife publishes the site footer as Copyright 2026 Scilife N.V. with an EMEA office at Kantersteen 47 in Brussels, plus a US office under the name Scilife Inc in New York.
It positions itself against heavyweight eQMS suites with a modular ladder: start with documents and training, then switch on quality events and change control.
A ladder of modules
Essential covers document management, training, competences, records and KPIs. Core adds CAPAs, change control and quality events such as deviations, non-conformances and complaints, and Core+ is described as the all-in-one tier.
Equipment management, audits, risk management and design and development appear as separate capabilities on the product pages.
21 CFR Part 11 controlled printing
A separate product handles controlled printing and reconciliation for paper copies of controlled documents, which is useful on a production floor where operators still work from printed instructions.
Where the data sits
The pricing FAQ says data is hosted in a European or US data centre and that customers who need GDPR compliance get a European one. The security page states the platform runs in a virtual private cloud on Amazon AWS, with encryption in transit and at rest.
Limitations to Consider
Prices are on request for every tier. The platform runs on Amazon AWS, so the hosting provider is US-parented even when the data centre is European, and the vendor also operates a US entity, so check which entity signs your order form. The terms page does not name the contracting company. For ISO 9001 plant quality with inspection plans, CAQ AG goes deeper.
Who Should Use Scilife
Pharma, biotech and device companies in Europe that prefer to buy an eQMS in steps and want a European data centre written into the contract.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Brussels office and Belgian N.V. in the footer
- European data centre available on request
- Controlled printing for paper copies
- Tiered modules allow a staged rollout
- Free trial available
Cons
- No published prices
- Runs on AWS
- US office and entity also exist
- Terms page does not name the contracting company
Alternatives to Scilife
Other European quality management software (qms) worth comparing before you decide:
Qualio
Ireland · Cloud eQMS for medtech and biotech with AI gap analysis
SimplerQMS
Denmark · Pre-validated eQMS from Copenhagen with a listed starter price
OpenRegulatory (Formwork)
Germany · Low-cost eQMS and technical documentation for medical device startups
Cognidox
United Kingdom · Cambridge eQMS built on document control for device developers
See all European quality management software (qms) or compare them directly against MasterControl on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The pricing FAQ says data is hosted in a European or US data centre and that customers who must comply with GDPR are placed in a European one.
Document management, training management, competences, records and access to KPIs. CAPAs, change control and quality events start at Core.
No. Each tier shows a get-pricing button and a free trial is offered.