SimplerQMS
SimplerQMS: A broad cloud QMS for established life-science teams with complex quality workflows. Ranked #14 of 37 in Quality Management Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for established teams with large QMS budgets.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forEstablished teams with large QMS budgets
- Free planYes
- Paid from$17,500/yr
- DeploymentCloud
- Founded2017 · Copenhagen, Denmark
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers documents, audits, CAPA, risks, training, and quality events
- Microsoft 365 support plus APIs for ERP, CRM, PLM, and WMS systems
- Electronic signatures, audit trails, approvals, and analytics support compliance workflows
Where it doesn't
- Starter begins at $17,500 per year for up to 15 users
- Broader functionality is divided across multiple plan levels
- Its scope and pricing may exceed the needs of smaller teams
Our verdict on SimplerQMS
SimplerQMS is a cloud-based electronic quality management system for life-science organizations, including medical-device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, and contract-research companies. Its scope spans controlled document management, audits, corrective and preventive actions, nonconformances, deviations, training, suppliers, risks, complaints, and change management. The platform is aimed at teams that need structured, compliance-oriented quality processes rather than a narrow document repository or task tracker. It is delivered through the web and API, and the vendor describes implementation, validation, training, hosting, and support as part of its subscription.
Pricing is organized around access and functional depth. The Starter plan is for small teams and includes up to 15 users at $17,500 per year, billed annually. Team & Enterprise is for larger teams with 15+ users. Viewer provides search and read access for unlimited users, while Light adds observations, electronic signatures, task completion, and training. Standard adds document control, change control, two additional modules, and analytics. Full includes all QMS modules, including training management, audit management, Quality Events and CAPA Management, risk management, and design control. A free plan is also listed, while the paid starting price positions the product for organizations with substantial QMS budgets.
Its ecosystem fit is a notable strength for organizations already working in Microsoft environments. SimplerQMS integrates with Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint Online, while API connections extend to ERP, CRM, PLM, WMS, and other systems. That combination supports document-heavy workflows and connections with broader business operations. The platform also includes version history, lifecycle states, automated routing, time-stamped audit trails, KPI reporting, and analytics. Choose SimplerQMS when broad quality coverage, regulated workflows, and system integration justify the subscription. Smaller teams or organizations seeking a simpler, lower-cost QMS may find its plan structure and annual entry price harder to justify.
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SimplerQMS fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $17,500/yr |
| Document control | Yes |
| Audit management | Yes |
| Corrective actions | Yes |
| Nonconformance tracking | Yes |
| Compliance records | Yes |
| Approval workflows | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR |
| Support | Email, Phone · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SharePoint Online, ERP systems … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | simplerqms.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
SimplerQMS integrations
SimplerQMS lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SharePoint Online
- ERP systems
- CRM systems
- PLM systems
- WMS systems
- API
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