DocControl vs QT9 QMS

DocControl8.8Visit QT9 QMS8.6Visit

Higher score DocControl #4 in Document Control Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit DocControl

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QT9 QMS #6 in Document Control Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit QT9 QMS

• DocControl fits best

  Teams wanting dedicated document control

• QT9 QMS fits best

  Manufacturers using diverse technical file formats

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Side by side

Feature	DocControl 8.8/10 Visit ↗	QT9 QMS 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Document Control Software	#6 in Document Control Software
Best for	Teams wanting dedicated document control	Manufacturers using diverse technical file formats
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$49/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	HIPAA	ISO 27001
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DocControl 6/6 · QT9 QMS 6/6
Revision history	✓	✓
Approval workflows	✓	✓
Audit trail	✓	✓
Electronic signatures	✓	✓
Role-based access	✓	✓
Document expiry controls	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Revision history, approvals, audit trails, and e-signatures in one system Granular permissions and document states support controlled access Web, iOS, and Android access with scheduled review notifications	Supports Office, PDF, SolidWorks and AutoCAD files Includes approvals, audit trails, signatures and revision tracking Offers cloud or on-premise deployment with all modules included
Cons	No free plan; access starts at $49 per month No listed AI features for document management or automation Best suited to controlled-document workflows rather than broad collaboration	Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales No free plan is available The listed integration is limited to QT9 ERP
Our verdict	DocControl is a cloud-based document control and management system for small and medium-sized businesses, with a particular fit for quality management and regulated environments. It supports controlled documents such as SOPs, policies,… Read the review →	QT9 QMS is an electronic quality management system for regulated manufacturers, including medical-device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive, food and general manufacturing organizations. Its document-control capabilities cover revision… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DocControl — where it wins

  • Revision history, approvals, audit trails, and e-signatures in one system
  • Granular permissions and document states support controlled access
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with scheduled review notifications

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access starts at $49 per month
  • No listed AI features for document management or automation
  • Best suited to controlled-document workflows rather than broad collaboration

• QT9 QMS — where it wins

  • Supports Office, PDF, SolidWorks and AutoCAD files
  • Includes approvals, audit trails, signatures and revision tracking
  • Offers cloud or on-premise deployment with all modules included

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is available
  • The listed integration is limited to QT9 ERP

• DocControl8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused document control system with workflows, audit trails, signatures, and PDF controls.

  Visit DocControlFull verdict →
• QT9 QMS8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad QMS with detailed document controls for manufacturers managing technical files.

  Visit QT9 QMSFull verdict →