Comind.work vs Scilife
Both platforms serve mid-market life sciences companies. The key differences are implementation speed, tier gating, deployment options, and approach to quality engagement.
Both platforms serve mid-market life sciences companies. The key differences are implementation speed, tier gating, deployment options, and approach to quality engagement.
| Dimension | Comind.work | Scilife |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Complete QMS configured for your processes in 21 days | Smart Quality Platform with gamification, learning, and analytics |
| Founded | 2007 | 2017 (Antwerp, Belgium; originally QbD Software) |
| Customers | Mid-market regulated companies | Hundreds; logos include Novartis, Biocartis, Polpharma |
| Deployment | Self-hosted (on-prem or private cloud) or managed cloud | Cloud SaaS (AWS) |
| Industry focus | Life sciences, medtech, pharma, biotech | Pharma, biotech, medtech, cannabis, CROs, clinical labs |
| Target size | 20-500 employees | 50-1,000 employees |
| Pricing model | Fixed project fee + annual license | Tiered: Free / Essential / Core / Core+ |
| Price range | $15K-$30K implementation | $12-60K/year |
Positioning
Comind.work
Complete QMS configured for your processes in 21 days
Scilife
Smart Quality Platform with gamification, learning, and analytics
Founded
Comind.work
2007
Scilife
2017 (Antwerp, Belgium; originally QbD Software)
Customers
Comind.work
Mid-market regulated companies
Scilife
Hundreds; logos include Novartis, Biocartis, Polpharma
Deployment
Comind.work
Self-hosted (on-prem or private cloud) or managed cloud
Scilife
Cloud SaaS (AWS)
Industry focus
Comind.work
Life sciences, medtech, pharma, biotech
Scilife
Pharma, biotech, medtech, cannabis, CROs, clinical labs
Target size
Comind.work
20-500 employees
Scilife
50-1,000 employees
Pricing model
Comind.work
Fixed project fee + annual license
Scilife
Tiered: Free / Essential / Core / Core+
Price range
Comind.work
$15K-$30K implementation
Scilife
$12-60K/year
| Feature | Comind.work | Scilife |
|---|---|---|
| Core QMS modules | ||
| Document management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Training management | ✓ | ✓ |
| CAPA management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Change control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Supplier management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deviation/event management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complaint management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Risk management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Analytics and engagement | ||
| Advanced analytics Scilife offers real-time KPIs, predictive trends, and industry benchmarks | Dashboards | ✓ |
| Gamification Unique to Scilife - leaderboards, quizzes, badges | - | ✓ |
| Augmented learning Scilife Academy with videos, quizzes, and learning paths | - | ✓ |
| Platform and deployment | ||
| On-premises deployment | ✓ | - |
| Private cloud deployment | ✓ | - |
| Managed cloud (SaaS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform extensibility Scilife is a fixed-feature platform | ✓ | - |
| Full source code access | ✓ | - |
| Transparent pricing Scilife shows tiers but exact prices require a sales call | ✓ | Partially |
| Compliance and validation | ||
| 21 CFR Part 11 compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-validated (GAMP 5) Scilife handles ~95% of validation activity | Validation docs included | ✓ |
| Implementation | ||
| Implementation timeline | 21 days | 90 days core, ~4 months full |
| All modules included | ✓ | - |
| No per-user pricing | ✓ | - |
| No vendor lock-in | ✓ | - |
Core QMS modules
Document management
Training management
CAPA management
Change control
Audit management
Supplier management
Deviation/event management
Complaint management
Risk management
Analytics and engagement
Advanced analytics Scilife offers real-time KPIs, predictive trends, and industry benchmarks
Gamification Unique to Scilife - leaderboards, quizzes, badges
Augmented learning Scilife Academy with videos, quizzes, and learning paths
Platform and deployment
On-premises deployment
Private cloud deployment
Managed cloud (SaaS)
Platform extensibility Scilife is a fixed-feature platform
Full source code access
Transparent pricing Scilife shows tiers but exact prices require a sales call
Compliance and validation
21 CFR Part 11 compliance
Pre-validated (GAMP 5) Scilife handles ~95% of validation activity
Implementation
Implementation timeline
All modules included
No per-user pricing
No vendor lock-in
Where Comind.work is different
Scilife's core go-live is 90 days, with full deployment taking around 4 months including hypercare. Comind.work delivers a working QMS in 21 days.
Scilife's tiered model forces upgrades to higher-priced tiers for specific features. Comind.work includes all modules at one price - no surprises when you need a feature that's locked behind a tier.
Scilife is cloud-only on AWS. Comind.work can run on your own infrastructure, private cloud, or managed cloud - giving you full data sovereignty.
Scilife is a fixed-feature platform. Comind.work's low-code architecture means you can build and configure what you need without waiting for the vendor roadmap.
Being honest
Genuinely unique in QMS. Leaderboards, quizzes, badges, and scoring drive employee engagement with quality processes. No other vendor offers this - it can meaningfully improve quality culture adoption.
Real-time KPI dashboards, predictive trends, and industry benchmarks out of the box. Scilife's analytics capabilities are a genuine strength among mid-market QMS platforms.
Scilife handles approximately 95% of GAMP 5 validation activity with three environments (test, validation, production). Strong trust builder for regulated companies.
Born from QbD quality consultancy, Scilife's "Smart Quality" positioning resonates with quality leaders wanting culture change, not just compliance tools.
See how Comind.work works for your specific processes. A working QMS in 21 days - no tier upgrades, no 4-month timelines.