# Prelude EDC Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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# 

 Prelude EDC Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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Prelude EDC

## What is Prelude EDC?

Prelude's EDC is your site's preferred EDC system. Built with the end-user in mind, Prelude is the most user-friendly data capture system in research. Focus on what matters, and spend less time training sites and users in entering, QA'ing, and extracting data. At Prelude, our Customer Success Managers become an extension of your team to help make the database build and support as easy as possible. Additional product offerings include ePRO, Offline, and eConsent.

## What is Prelude EDC used for?

[Electronic Data Capture](https://www.capterra.com/electronic-data-capture-software/)[Clinical Trial Management](https://www.capterra.com/clinical-trial-management-software/)

Overall rating

Based on 12 user reviews

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## Compare with a popular alternative

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### Prelude EDC

5.0 (12)

VS.

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Starting Price

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Starting Price

$39

Flat Rate, Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

5.0 (12)

Ease Of Use

4.7 (95)

Value For Money

4.9 (9)

Value For Money

4.5 (76)

Customer Service

4.8 (11)

Customer Service

4.5 (90)

## Prelude EDC alternatives

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Pricing Options

Free Trial

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User Rating

98%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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Starting price

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Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

100%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

Highest Rated

[4.9 (21)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133931/ClinCapture/reviews/)

Starting price

$2500.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

100%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.5 (141)](https://www.capterra.com/p/161845/Square-9/reviews/)

Starting price

$50.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

94%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Customizable Forms

5.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information

Data Capture and Transfer

5.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources

Data Extraction

5.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources

Data Import/Export

4.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Import and export data to and from software applications

Real-Time Data

5.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Receive data and information in real time

Secure Data Storage

5.0 (1)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Prelude EDC 59 features

Shows that electronic documents are authentic and linked to specific records

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Generate one-off reports that meet information requirements

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval

Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Tools to manage single or multiple clinical studies within a centralized platform

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs

Collect and track all case report forms (CRFs) within a centralized repository

Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases

Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information

Alter the layout and content of reports

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources

Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources

Import and export data to and from software applications

Manage and store data in a database

Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency

Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies

Electronic signing method that validates the authenticity and integrity of a digital document

Assign categories, labels, tags, or attributes to documents for organization, search and storage

Convert paper files into digital images

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Store and organize documents in a centralized system

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources

Digitally sign online documents

Create and securely store digital patient records

Manage the enrollment and onboarding of all new members and accepted applications

Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization

Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location

Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection

Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply

Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user

Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection

Managing and tracking patient health, progress, communication, and treatment plans

Observing and tracking a patient's health status, condition, and wellbeing

Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation

Randomize the displayed order of questions and answer options

Receive data and information in real time

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

Active reporting of data and metrics

Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity

Capture data electronically

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Allows clinics and academic institutions to create trials and studies from scratch.

Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks

Web form that allows users to enter data that is sent and processed for different reasons

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Features

4.8 (12)

4.8

Based on 12 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.9 (9)

### Starting price

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for pricing

Free trial  
not available

Value for money

4.9 (9)

4.9

Based on 9 reviews

## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.8 (11)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.8 (11)

4.8

Based on 11 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

5.0

Based on 12 reviews

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5(12)

4(0)

3(0)

2(0)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

CP

Carly P.

Field Trials Coordinator

Research

### "Great experience for first time EDC builder"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

April 10, 2024

Pros

Our customer success manager \[sensitive content hidden\] and engineer \[sensitive content hidden\] were very helpful throughout the whole process of building something the EDC was not made for. They were constantly helping us troubleshoot and ensuring what we built worked for all stakeholders.

Cons

I can't think of much, but calculations can seem a little complex sometimes. However, Prelude hosts monthly webinars to help you become more comfortable with the software.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

MR

Meghana R.

Data Manager

Research

### "Prelude EDC is a great user-friendly EDC on the frontend and backend "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

February 2, 2024

Overall, I have enjoyed my experience with using Prelude EDC and the Prelude support team. I would recommend Prelude to others.

Pros

The Prelude EDC customer support staff are very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. As the Data Manager for clinical trial studies, I am able to collaborate with support staff to solve EDC-related problems and make improvements within the study EDCs. The EDC is very easy to use for both study clinical staff and study data staff.

Cons

I dislike that sometimes EDC revisions have not been tested thoroughly before being passed to the study team for review.

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

JB

Jessica B.

CEO

Research

### "User-Friendly EDC System and Excellent Customer Support"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 18, 2019

Pros

The Prelude Dynamics EDC system is very user-friendly, versatile, and quite intuitive from both the Sponsor/CRO’s AND the Clinical Site’s perspective. On top of that, the team at Prelude is forward-thinking and very supportive, providing great demos and training, thinking creatively about practical solutions for small and larger studies alike, and answering all of our questions very promptly and clearly.

Cons

Nothing specific comes to mind at this time.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

KK

Kristen K.

CEO

Pharmaceuticals

### " Clinical Trails EDC"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 14, 2019

We require electronic data capture (EDC) software that is in compliance with specific regulatory standards. Using Prelude has given us the confidence that our studies will meet the needs of the FDA and our clients.

Pros

Our study investigators and their staff love the interface. Our internal staff likes the design-build option and how responsive our Prelude project manager is to our needs.

Cons

For some individuals there is too much feedback -- too many "bells and whistles".

Reasons for choosing Prelude EDC

\- Superior audit trail - Prelude's willingness to work with us on 21 CFR part 11 compliance

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Project Administrator

Research

### "VISION is our go to EDC for running our clinical trials "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 9, 2019

Pros

VISION is very easy to use, it is very intuitive. The custom programming and logic are definitely a plus. I have used other EDC's and VISION's layout and functionality with regards to entering queries and query resolution, edit checks, document management, etc. are definitely superior to others.

Cons

I am pretty satisfied with VISION as an EDC.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Clinical Consultant

Research

### "Prelude, the best kept secret in all things data!"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 4, 2019

I have used Vision for several years, and several studies. The system is fast and easy to use. Sites like the intuitive structure and ease of data entry.

Pros

This software is very flexible. Any changes that may be required are a very simple fix. Most EDC companies take days and committees to go through updates.

Cons

This software and the support behind it are all superb. I haven't mastered the ability to pull data in charts and other visuals for the C-Suite, but I imagine that is an easy process as well.

Reasons for choosing Prelude EDC

Vision works for our needs and doesn't break the budget. The programmers, staff and management are simply the best! Excellent product for your money.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

LA

Lisa A.

Director Systems and Project Management

Pharmaceuticals

### "Great product"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

October 3, 2019

Pros

The product is very easy to use. The software is user friendly providing real time data to the clinical study.

Cons

I do not have any cons for this product.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AU

Anonymous User

Program Administrator

Research

### "Incredible EDC with unparalleled versatility and customizability!"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 25, 2019

Pros

The VISION EDC system is a user friendly interface that allows for one stop shopping. Everything you can possibly need to run a clinical trial is wrapped up in one package with customizability for the project at hand. The entire team from coordinators at the sites to managers and data analysts at the coordinating center have nothing but positive things to say about the system and its ease of use.

Cons

I haven't come across an issue that doesn't exist in all other EDC systems such as the burden of administrating user accounts for large consortia which is a product of the end user more so than any one system.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

MR

Malathi R.

Associate Scientist

Higher Education

### "Vision "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 25, 2019

Pros

I like a lot of components of this product, but here are a few I have used and loved: 1. It is a one-stop shop product for clinical trials management. 2. Ability to customize eCRFs to study specifications 3. Ease of randomizing online 4. Real-time access to data for different users 5. Ability to monitor data and document audit trails 6. Uploading and maintain study document 7. 21 CFR 11 and Annex 11 for FDA studies and many more

Cons

Some suggested improvements to this product are: 1. Ability to download field specifications in an excel format 2. Ability to customize eCRFs to look exactly like the paper eCRFs

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

KG

Kathy G.

Worldwide Director Clinical Studies

Veterinary

### "Vision is our go-to solution"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 16, 2019

The benefits of VISION are many including flexibility in designing input forms, ability to monitor data in real time, and easy summarization after conclusion of the study.

Pros

This software provides all the functionality we need to collect high quality veterinary clinical data. No two studies are the same, so the ability to quickly customize for each study is important. The Prelude team is very engaged, easy to work with and very responsive.

Cons

No issues have been identified. Ability to use a cell phone app for EDC would be useful for some studies.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

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