GoVal vs CSA360

GoVal7.9Visit CSA3607.7Visit

Higher score GoVal #2 in Validation Management Systems 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit GoVal

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CSA360 #4 in Validation Management Systems 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit A Katalyst

• GoVal fits best

  Regulated teams needing comprehensive validation workflows

• CSA360 fits best

  Teams managing risk-based validation

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Side by side

Feature	GoVal 7.9/10 Visit ↗	CSA360 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.7
Ranking	#2 in Validation Management Systems	#4 in Validation Management Systems
Best for	Regulated teams needing comprehensive validation workflows	Teams managing risk-based validation
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SSO/SAML
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GoVal 3/3 · CSA360 3/3
Protocol execution	✓	✓
Electronic signatures	✓	✓
Audit trail	✓	✓
Specs
Validation types	computer system validation (CSV), computer software assurance (CSA), equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), clinical system validation, medical-device software validation	computerized systems, process, equipment
Regulatory support	21 CFR Part 11; EU GMP Annex 11; GAMP 5; FDA 21 CFR Part 820; ISO 13485; IEC 62304; EU MDR 2017/745; ICH E6 R3 GCP; EU CTR 536/2014	FDA Computer Software Assurance (CSA), 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11
Deployment	Hybrid	Cloud
Our review
Pros	Covers CSV, CSA and IQ/OQ/PQ protocol execution in one system Links requirements, tests and results with a live traceability matrix Supports electronic signatures and immutable, time-stamped audit trails	Risk-based planning covers computerized systems, process and equipment. Protocol authoring and execution connect requirements, tests and evidence. Electronic approvals, audit trails and centralized documentation support records.
Cons	Quote-based, user-priced plans require a sales conversation On-premise and private-cloud deployment are Enterprise-only Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow tool	Pricing requires contacting A Katalyst. Available through the web platform only. Its focus is validation management rather than broader quality workflows.
Our verdict	GoVal is a validation lifecycle management system for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical-device, clinical-research, CMO and CRO organizations. It brings computer system validation (CSV), computer software assurance (CSA) and equipment… Read the review →	CSA360 is A Katalyst’s cloud-based validation management system for organizations planning, executing, reviewing and retaining validation and assurance records. It is aimed at teams in life sciences and other regulated environments that… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GoVal — where it wins

  • Covers CSV, CSA and IQ/OQ/PQ protocol execution in one system
  • Links requirements, tests and results with a live traceability matrix
  • Supports electronic signatures and immutable, time-stamped audit trails

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based, user-priced plans require a sales conversation
  • On-premise and private-cloud deployment are Enterprise-only
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow tool

• CSA360 — where it wins

  • Risk-based planning covers computerized systems, process and equipment.
  • Protocol authoring and execution connect requirements, tests and evidence.
  • Electronic approvals, audit trails and centralized documentation support records.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting A Katalyst.
  • Available through the web platform only.
  • Its focus is validation management rather than broader quality workflows.

• GoVal7.9/10 · Pricing on request

  Broad validation workflows with digital protocols, traceability and regulatory controls.

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• CSA3607.7/10 · Pricing on request

  Risk-based validation planning, execution and records for regulated teams.

  Visit A KatalystFull verdict →