Enterprise quality management without enterprise complexity.
MasterControl is built for large pharmaceutical companies with complex FDA requirements and enterprise budgets. Q-Hub delivers the same document control, audit management, and compliance capabilities at a fraction of the cost, with implementation in weeks instead of months.
Q-Hub vs MasterControl: feature by feature
| Feature | MasterControl | Q-Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Document Control | Full version control, approval workflows, controlled distribution | Full version control, approval workflows, controlled distribution |
| Audit Management | Audit management with FDA-specific workflows | Configurable checklists, scheduling, CAPA tracking |
| Training Records | Separate Training Management module | Included in all plans |
| Asset Tracking | Not available | Calibration, maintenance, QR labels |
| NCR / CAPA | Full workflow with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 | Full workflow with root cause analysis |
| Custom Forms | Limited form customisation | Drag-and-drop form builder |
| Implementation Time | 3-6 months typical | 4 weeks |
| Implementation Cost | £50,000+ professional services | Included in subscription |
| Starting Price | Enterprise pricing only (typically £30,000+/year) | £85/month |
| UK Data Hosting | US-hosted (EU available for enterprise) | Yes, UK data centres |
Reasons to choose Q-Hub over MasterControl
Save 80%+ on Licensing
MasterControl typically costs £30,000+ per year before implementation fees. Q-Hub starts at £85/month with all modules included and no setup charges.
4 Weeks vs 6 Months
MasterControl implementations routinely take 3-6 months and require dedicated project teams. Q-Hub gets you live in 4 weeks with included implementation support.
Built for Mid-Market
MasterControl is designed for large pharmaceutical enterprises. Q-Hub is purpose-built for manufacturers, engineers, and quality teams that need enterprise capability without enterprise complexity.
UK-Based Support
Q-Hub is a UK company with UK-hosted data and UK-based support. MasterControl is US-headquartered with support primarily in US time zones.
Trusted by compliance teams worldwide
“Qhub provides a visible, intuitive way to manage data and workflows, revolutionising our approach to operations”
Fowlers of Bristol (Engineers) Ltd
Operations director
“Qhub helps us to... proactively use our QMS... and increase efficiency”
Anglia Cathodic Protection Services
Business manager
“Really made a difference with providing compliance during audits – both regulatory, customer, and internal.”
Auxitrol Weston
Quality manager
“QHub has supported us in achieving a higher compliance rate.”
BMC Analysis
Technical Manager/ Quality Manage
“We can't believe how fast we were able to get it up and running.”
Cawood Group
“Managing NCRs are now so much easier”
Enviromesh
Quality manager
“Where was this 2 years ago... we're blown away”
Jaltek
Compliance manager for Jaltek
“Qhub has improved our safety management system no end, making it very efficient”
Rocal Endurance Doors
Compliance manager
“We use it for as much as possible.”
Scottish Leather Group
Compliance manager
Switching questions
Q-Hub provides electronic signatures, audit trails, and access controls that support 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. However, if your primary requirement is US FDA submission workflows, MasterControl may be a better fit. Q-Hub excels for organisations that need broad QHSE management with compliance capabilities.
Our implementation team will export your documents, training records, and quality data from MasterControl and import them into Q-Hub. The process typically takes 1-2 weeks depending on data volume. We handle the migration as part of your included implementation.
Q-Hub covers all core quality management functions: document control, audits, training, CAPA, and more. You will gain asset tracking and custom forms which MasterControl does not offer. The main area where MasterControl has deeper functionality is FDA-specific submission workflows for pharmaceutical companies.
Connects with the tools you already use
Q-Hub integrates with your existing ecosystem via REST API, webhooks, and pre-built connectors. Edit documents in your preferred tools — Q-Hub handles the rest.
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