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Head-to-head · SPC Software

QA/S SPC vs FAST SPC Software

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score QA/S SPC #3 in SPC Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Contact Benchmark
FAST SPC Software #7 in SPC Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Contact FAST Quality

QA/S SPC leads on 0 checks, FAST SPC Software on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreQA/S SPC · 8.6/10
  • Most featuresQA/S SPC · 3 of 5

QA/S SPC scores higher on our rubric for spc software: 8.6 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

QA/S SPC is the better fit for production teams connecting SPC with gauges and MES. FAST SPC Software is the better fit for quality teams analyzing manufacturing measurements.

  • QA/S SPC fits best

    Production teams connecting SPC with gauges and MES

  • FAST SPC Software fits best

    Quality teams analyzing manufacturing measurements

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Side by side

Feature QA/S SPC 8.6/10 Visit ↗ FAST SPC Software 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.0
Ranking #3 in SPC Software #7 in SPC Software
Best for Production teams connecting SPC with gauges and MES Quality teams analyzing manufacturing measurements
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows Windows
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features QA/S SPC 3/5 · FAST SPC Software 2/5
Process capability analysis ✓ ✓
Gage R&R / MSA Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Real-time monitoring ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Rule-based alerts ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Data collection mode Mixed Not checked yet
Deployment model On_premise On_premise
Our review
Pros
  • Calculates Cp, Cpk, Pp and Ppk alongside control charts.
  • Collects data from multiple machines at one station.
  • Connects Sylvac and Mitutoyo gauges and synchronizes with MES and ERP.
  • Covers statistical process control control charts and process capability analysis.
  • Includes Gage R&R and broader measurement-system analysis.
  • Supports analysis of manufacturing measurements and quality-control reporting.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting the vendor.
  • Deployment details span cloud and desktop, while hosting specifics are unclear.
  • Email is the listed support channel.
  • Windows desktop deployment limits it to that platform.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • The listed capabilities focus on analysis of collected measurements.
Our verdict

QA/S SPC is a statistical process control product for manufacturing operators, quality personnel, engineers and managers. It combines capability calculations such as Cp, Cpk, Pp and Ppk with control charts, dashboards and quality reports.…

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FAST SPC Software is a Windows desktop application from FAST Quality Software for quality professionals and production teams analyzing manufacturing measurements. Its focus is evaluating process stability and capability from collected…

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  1. QA/S SPCSPC Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. FAST SPC SoftwareSPC Software 8.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • QA/S SPC — where it wins

    • Calculates Cp, Cpk, Pp and Ppk alongside control charts.
    • Collects data from multiple machines at one station.
    • Connects Sylvac and Mitutoyo gauges and synchronizes with MES and ERP.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting the vendor.
    • Deployment details span cloud and desktop, while hosting specifics are unclear.
    • Email is the listed support channel.

  • FAST SPC Software — where it wins

    • Covers statistical process control control charts and process capability analysis.
    • Includes Gage R&R and broader measurement-system analysis.
    • Supports analysis of manufacturing measurements and quality-control reporting.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop deployment limits it to that platform.
    • Pricing requires contacting sales.
    • The listed capabilities focus on analysis of collected measurements.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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