# MasterControl Quality Excellence Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is MasterControl Quality Excellence the right Document Control solution for you? Explore 534 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/148577/MasterControl/reviews --- MasterControl Quality Excellence 4.5 (534) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of MasterControl Quality Excellence Ease of use 4.1 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Integrated quality management platform 93% positive reviews out of 60 Most reviewers find quality management unifies processes, increases accountability, and simplifies tracking for quality events. Michele O Quality manager, 201 - 500 employees. "I liked how MasterControl Quality Excellence makes quality management simple and efficient, with great visibility and automation." Frequent bugs and technical problems 79% negative reviews out of 43 Most users comment bugs and issues disrupt workflows, cause delays, and reduce confidence in system reliability. Serenity M Quality Assurance / Compliance Supervisor, 5,001 - 10,000 employees. "There are multiple sites within my company that use Master Control and there have been issues with Master Control billing that has let to time wasting activities." Comprehensive regulatory compliance support 97% positive reviews out of 39 Most users comment compliance and validation features streamline regulatory processes, ensure audit readiness, and boost efficiency. Don N Associate director of quality, 201 - 500 employees. "In a sector where regulatory compliance (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485) is paramount, Qx has revolutionized how we manage our extensive library of SOPs, work instructions, and batch records." Cumbersome and inflexible reporting tools 55% negative reviews out of 40 Some reviewers describe reporting as difficult to use, lacking customization, and requiring extra effort for meaningful insights. Abner P QA - eQMS SysAdmin, 501 - 1,000 employees. "Reporting still lacks flexibility for end users." Centralized document control system 100% positive reviews out of 22 Most users report document control makes organizing, accessing, and managing documents straightforward for global teams. Anita K QA Process Manager, 1,001 - 5,000 employees. "We are able to keep all of our manufacturing and quality documents under document control. " Complex and unintuitive navigation 59% negative reviews out of 34 Some reviewers indicate navigation requires excessive clicks, lacks intuitiveness, and confuses users with inconsistent layouts. Jeremy R Sr. Manager, SQA, 501 - 1,000 employees. "Navigation is not intuitive, and even routine tasks often require multiple steps or significant system knowledge." ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 534 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Marco B. IT Senior Application Specialist Biotechnology Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable Quality Management, but Implementation Can Be Challenging" February 16, 2026 4.0 MasterControl Qx is a solid and compliance‑focused quality management system that delivers strong collaboration and form management features. However, the platform could benefit from improved usability, quicker bug resolution, and more competitive pricing. It’s a great fit for organizations with strict regulatory requirements and structured internal processes. Pros What I liked most about MasterControl Quality Excellence is its strong focus on compliance and its ability to streamline collaboration across teams. The system provides clear, structured workflows that support efficient task management and full traceability. I especially appreciate the ready‑to‑use digital forms, which are already designed around industry‑standard processes and allow teams to start working immediately without lengthy configuration. Cons The main limitations I experienced with MasterControl Quality Excellence are related to usability and system stability. The interface can feel unintuitive for new users, requiring more training than expected to become fully comfortable. Additionally, some modules still show occasional bugs or inconsistent behaviors that slow down daily operations and require follow‑up with support. Implementation can also be time‑consuming due to the complexity of the platform and the level of coordination needed across teams. Alternatives considered [Veeva QualityOne EQMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/178567/Vault-Quality-Suite/) Reason for choosing MasterControl Quality Excellence I chose MasterControl Quality Excellence because it offers a strong balance between functionality and value for money. Compared to other solutions, it provides ready‑to‑use, industry‑standard workflows and forms that reduce implementation time and costs Switched from [TrackWise](https://www.capterra.com/p/39788/TrackWise/) Changing from on-premise to SaaS system. Review Source NL Natasha L. Sr QA Specialist Biotechnology Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Constant support, continuous Improvment, a few kinks to work out " October 8, 2025 4.0 So far, it's been good. There are some areas that are extremely painful to work through but it's comforting to know that mastercontrol is aware and that there is constantly a plan to continue improving the products. The support that we have received (including summit) to me is invaluable. Pros I like the connectivity of the modules and that mastercontrol is constantly improving. The different options and features are consistently offering more value, if you're ready to invest in your company. Cons The different modules work slightly different depending on who developed them. Sometimes the most basic of functionality is not considered when making a product and then it can take quite a while to get that fix developed and released. Example, customization of task list, adding a star to favorite your documents from the document list instead of the infocard, not having a prefiltered supplier list, or even favoriting the most recent version of the document and making that a dynamic link not static with the version favorited. Alternatives considered [Veeva Vault](https://www.capterra.com/p/173465/Veeva-Vault/) Reason for choosing MasterControl Quality Excellence Price and approval from upper management based on investment Review Source PV Premlata V. Quality Lead, Corporate Quality Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Overview Qx " October 9, 2025 3.0 I’m overall satisfied and looking forward as partners to continuously improve it for Fit for purpose now and future. Pros Configurable aspect of the application helps to scale it. It can be used for various different site/ business needs, Linking between the records control design between roles is easy to manage. Cons User interface where we have to click and click to get to the main thing we are looking for. Risk module not publishing PDF to be shared with stakeholders, Audit module looks outdated where the similar products in the market have better interface. Reports generation is a tedious task even with Insights. Review Source SM Sean M. Data Analyst QA Medical Devices Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A positive experience!" March 13, 2026 5.0 My overall experience has been positive. Despite some of the minor cons I had, I was always able to get my job done and make it work for my company in a way that give me peace of mind that everything will run smoothly. Pros I'm a fan of quality excellence. It's easy to use and makes sense for our organization. Have the regulation in our quality process makes all the difference. We're small and just getting started, having gotten set up in such a short amount of time getting this implemented helped tremendously with taking one more thing off our plate. Cons There are some cons but mostly just program things I do not like or wish I could change. Working with things like AQEM a lot, I have certain ideas in mind that would work great for the specific scenario I'm in but aren't always within the realm of capabilities on MC. There are however some new additions I was made aware of coming soon that solve some of these problems! Review Source SK Shaun K. Quality Specialist Chemicals Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "QMS mostly done right" October 7, 2025 4.0 After 13 years of working with MasterControl, I like the ability MasterControl rolls everything up together. Pros I really like how document revisions trigger training courses. Also the ease of keeping track of collaboration steps. Cons That aQMS is not available on the FedRamp server. FBS forms require too much customization by services to make using them a very pricey item. Alternatives considered [ePROMIS ERP](https://www.capterra.com/p/146029/ePROMIS-ERP/) Reason for choosing MasterControl Quality Excellence We’ve been a MC customer for 15 years. It’s costly to switch. Review Source JM Jonathan M. Director IT Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Qx in our Pharma view " October 7, 2025 4.0 Good, MC always listens to the voice of the customer, while not all change happens as fast as I would like it does come. Pros Integrated total solution for QMS, been with them for 14+ years and seen lots of growth and change. 😀 Cons Slow to grow and mature but they do have a road map that they constant make us aware of. Need to continue to innovate. Alternatives considered [Docusign](https://www.capterra.com/p/121506/Docusign/) Reason for choosing MasterControl Quality Excellence Coat and capability and road map for the future Review Source PH Patricia H. EQMS Sysadmin Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Customer support is excellent" October 7, 2025 4.0 It’s been good .. again the support is great … we did not consider enough iPads vs tablets vs laptops and they should be highlighted more when implementing Pros Comprehensive support .. calmed our fears… knowing we would be supported after go live . Training competencies are great Cons In many ways it’s not a true enterprise solution .. extra steps to segregate op cos and some modules you can’t Alternatives considered [TrackWise](https://www.capterra.com/p/39788/TrackWise/) Reason for choosing MasterControl Quality Excellence Support.. modules … ever changing and improving Review Source MW Matthew W. Quality Engineer Biotechnology Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Qx Review" October 9, 2025 5.0 Pros I like mastercontrol quality excellence for how easy it is to collaborate on documents and notify users of pending tasks. Cons I dislike mastercontrol quality excellence for the difficulty in implementing the module and difficulty in training end users on the functionality after implementation. Switched from [SmartSolve](https://www.capterra.com/p/106668/SmartSolve/) We moved to improve compliance and functionality. Review Source DN Don N. Associate director of quality Medical Devices Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Game changer for any mid to large scale operation" October 7, 2025 4.0 As a Quality Director in the medical devices industry, I’ve overseen the use of MasterControl’s Qx platform for document control over the past year. In a sector where regulatory compliance (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485) is paramount, Qx has revolutionized how we manage our extensive library of SOPs, work instructions, and batch records. It’s more than a storage solution—it’s a dynamic system that integrates document workflows into our broader QMS, streamlining operations and bolstering audit readiness. Pros Qx has transformed our document control, turning a reactive process into a proactive strength. We’ve saved hundreds of hours on manual tasks in just one year, freeing up resources for strategic priorities like product innovation. Cons User adoption initially was slow to implement. Barrier to entry was challenging at first but once set up it made life easier. Switched from [Veeva Vault](https://www.capterra.com/p/173465/Veeva-Vault/) Changed organization and new organization had MasterControl Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Training Coordinator Biotechnology Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "MasterControl " October 8, 2025 4.0 Implementation was rough, but post live has been going great. Only improvement right now if functionality of the system. Could use more automation. Pros Having one platform for several different systems. Being able to trust the validation of the systems. Cons The Implementation process was challenging. Still having to follow up and correct import errors. Working with MC support. Switched from [ComplianceWire](https://www.capterra.com/p/99068/ComplianceWire/) Company change with new ownership and management. Review Source TE Tina E. Quality Assurance Lead Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excited about MasterControl" October 8, 2025 4.0 My overall experience with MadterControl has been amazing. The 2025 Summit is my second summit attending and I’ve learned so much more about what MC can do than I knew possible! Pros I use MasterControl Qx all day in my role as a Quality supervisor. The document management was the first piece we rolled out. It is so helpful to have access to the vaults (draft, released, and archived). The collaboration step is beneficial to allow multiple inputs at the same time. Cons The portion I like the least is likely more on our behalf as a company than on MasterControl. The setting up of roles and job codes has been less than ideal. The department that initially set these up phased out and unfortunately took all their knowledge with them. Coming in on the back end has not been met with positive results. Review Source RA Rosalia A. Quality Manager Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Initial Implementation Experience" October 7, 2025 4.0 Is a great way to interconnect all the documentation and libraries in complex organizations. Once you learn and adapt to how it os designed is pretty intuitive. Certainly a game changer Pros The great support from the team during implementation that took a very old fashion set of documents to a new and able to grow system Cons It can get confusing on the initial configuration and how it works for setting up at the initial part. It takes few trials to adapt on how the system mkves Review Source KC Kelly C. Sr Dir Quality Affairs Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Tool, Painful Integration" October 7, 2025 5.0 I’ve used the tool at 3 companies now so I’m a huge fan! The current integration has been longer and more painful than previous but in part due to size and scope of our organization. The consultant support has not been as smooth as desired but still very excited to use the product! Pros I love the integration/navigation of the tool and the connection between docs and training - auto creating courses! Cons Data migration of data. Not N easy process and it’s been a struggle. Finding more integrated templates to Make SOP/WIs easier to write and integrate would be great. Review Source CH Chelsey H. Sr Quality Systems Specialist Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Rocking MasterControl " October 7, 2025 5.0 Quality excellence is something close to my heart being in quality. It makes people and companies stay accountable to actions within the system to ensure quality excellence Pros Quality compliance is unmatched when using MasterControl QX modules. It makes keeping the companies within compliance while understanding in a routing process the steps needed to gain approvals an ensure standards are meant. Implementation is simple an easy with having consultants working side by side to make the document management & collaboration steps easy to follow. Cons No cons so far encounter with this product. HyperCare could have been managed better with how the hours where spilt. Review Source WC William C. EQMS Project Manager Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AQEM Review" October 8, 2025 5.0 Overall (and once needed enhancements were rolled out) the AQEM module has been a tremendous improvement in our ability to roll out new process forms. Pros The improved ease of development and flexibility of AQEM process forms when compared to the previous Qx eForms. Cons I felt the AQEM module was launched prematurely. Much of the needed functionality, which eventually became available, was not available at the time of launch. This caused a delay in our ability to launch. Review Source SS Samuel S. QA Compliance Specialist Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Life Sciences" October 7, 2025 4.0 Despite the cons, MasterControl is essential for our document and quality event management. We house all the data in the eQMS, which makes it easy to retrieve. You can assign custom fields to further organize the infocards, and find time to search for what you need. Pros \-Easy to find documents -customizable forms -audit trails -Role based access control -Event trending and reports Cons \-Somewhat dated UI -Workflow and form builders, though powerful, are not intuitive to use -Jreport can be clunky to navigate Review Source KB Karina B. Manager, QMS Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Mastercontrol Qx" October 7, 2025 4.0 Great customer service and experience. Would recommend as they are helpful and there are many useful tools in the system that just keep growing stronger Pros Document management capabilities and collaboration workspace are so important. We can build customized workflows and forms which helps our company Cons There are some character limitations within our forms that are difficult to work with. Additionally, the reporting feature we are currently using (j reports) is not the easiest to use Review Source LE Lyndsey E. Manager, Document Control Archivist Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It's great!" October 7, 2025 5.0 Great! It helps our company sray compliant and moving quickly. Its easy when auditing and a great way to keep.our documents and training straight. Pros Reports, searches and document management and training. Everything all in one system makes life much easier! Cons Some of the limitations with jreports. Would like more options for verifiers on training courses and more scorm file capabilities. Review Source MS Marissa S. Global eQMS Administrator Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Qx; Docs and Training" October 8, 2025 5.0 Overall I enjoy working with Qx. Configuration is straight forward and the end user experience is generally positive. Pros Documents module is very intuitive. The search capabilities and different report options are great for end users. The configuration options that are available make it easy for a sysadmin to customize based on company needs. Cons The training module leaves much to be desired. Training coordinators need to use outside tools and resources to track training assignments. Prerequisites functionally does not work as the company needs it to. I also wish document period review process and reports were more easily customizable and traceable. Review Source RK Ricky K. Sr. Director, Quality Assurance Biotechnology Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MasterControl is moving forward! " October 8, 2025 4.0 8+ years in three different organizations all as a manager responsible for the QMS. Two of those organizations only as a super-user, and my current organization as part of the implementation team. Pros AQEM is a huge step forward in a fit-for-purpose eQMS and having Insights as a real-time data analytics tool is a great addition. Cons How training requirements are configured and managed along with the limitations of gating and prerequisites. JREPORTS! Review Source SS Sarah S. Quality Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent product and fantastic Team" October 8, 2025 5.0 Overall, I would highly recommend master control quality excellence to anyone in the healthcare or healthcare adjacent or pharmaceutical industries. Pros Master control offers a comprehensive solution for all of your quality compliance needs. In addition to being an industry leader, they also offer excellent customer support and collaboration on any of your document management or quality management needs. Cons And users do find the quality excellence tool to be cumbersome, and there is a large training burden for general of you only users as well as end user maintenance for errors and access. Review Source AI Angel I. Quality Systems Director Medical Devices Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Strong compliance platform constantly striving to improve " October 7, 2025 4.0 Overall it's been good. I think MasterControl is really striving for high compliance and is always intaking customer feedback for improvement. Pros The Qx platform is great at maintaining strong compliance - particularly for Document Control and Training. Cons The other ancillary modules (Audit, Supplier) are clunky and don't get a lot of attention for upkeep like the hot topics (Mx and AI). Review Source ST Steve T. Quality analyst Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent product" October 8, 2025 4.0 Mastercontrol has been my primary eqms for the last 8 years and the customer support is outstanding and the platform is updated with new features every year Pros Consistant platform design and It always behaves like you expect. All the modules are easy to use and the documentation is outstanding Cons Too many clicks - navigating the ui requires a lot clicks through different screens to view information Review Source LB Liz B. Senior Technical Specialist , eQMS Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Qx user review" October 7, 2025 5.0 We all our documents in one spot and being able to restrict different access based on roles and training if needed. Pros The multiple modules it offers. It is nice you can make it more customizable to the company. You can link modules together and have forms connected. Cons Sometimes it is not user friendly. The collaboration steps sometimes users struggle with and hand holding is needed. It would be nice if reporting could we add more of our own columns. Review Source JS Jennifer S. Sr QA Manager Biotechnology Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MasterControl Qx review" October 7, 2025 5.0 Good system, could use some more feature enhancements for Documents and Training module. We are currently implementing in the AQEM module. Pros Documents are organized, easy to find. Training is linked to effective documents, so there is no gap. Cons Some features should be easier to navigate to, but it takes multiple clicks to get to the page of interest. Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.