OpenClinica
8.1#1 in research administration softwareFrom $750 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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POMSnet Aquila MES
5.7#14 in life sciences softwareWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | OpenClinica | POMSnet Aquila MES |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | The company states its platform is ICH GCP E6 (R2), 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, and GDPR compliant, and SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified. | Quality Management supports 21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures and records. |
| Deployment | OpenClinica documentation says its Enterprise offering is available as a cloud-hosted solution or a self-hosted and managed system. | Customers can deploy Aquila on-premises or use a SaaS cloud delivery model. |
| Headquarters | Needham, Massachusetts, USA | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Integrations | The product advertises standards-based EHR connectivity, Apple Health collection and links to common clinical-research systems such as CTMS, labs, payments and IxRS through integrations or APIs. | POMS says Aquila has standard integration tools for ERP, LIMS, CAPA, training, document management, and asset management systems, plus connectors for devices and process control systems. |
| Intended users | The company says it focuses on small to midsize sponsors, CROs, and academic research teams. | POMS describes Aquila as designed for pharmaceutical, biotech, and cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes. |
OpenClinica plans
- Launch$750 a month
- Core$3,000 a month
- Advanced$3,750 a month
- Enterprise & AcademicPriced on request
POMSnet Aquila MES plans
No prices published.
Pick OpenClinica if…
OpenClinica is aimed at small to midsize sponsors, CROs, and academic research teams. Its mix of EDC and related clinical-study modules may suit teams needing study data capture and connected workflows.
Pick POMSnet Aquila MES if…
Aquila is intended for pharmaceutical, biotech, and cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes. It suits teams needing recipe execution, batch records, quality controls, and lot traceability.