18 reviews
Data collection software reviews
One page per tool: what it is, its unique feature, key features, pricing, hosting, strengths and limitations, and the alternatives to consider.
This guide is published by ResearchGuru Ltd, which also makes ResearchGuru EDC. How we rank.
Electronic data capture (EDC) platforms
ResearchGuru EDC
Teams that want the database built for them, with TFLs and analysis included.
Rank 1 · Score 8.6/10
Read the review →OpenClinica
Small to mid studies wanting published prices or open-source software.
Rank 2 · Score 7.7/10
Read the review →Castor EDC
Self-built academic and MedTech studies, with UK, EU, US or Australian hosting.
Rank 3 · Score 7.5/10
Read the review →Medrio EDC
Biotech and device sponsors wanting a fast no-code build.
Rank 4 · Score 7.4/10
Read the review →TrialKit
Studies collecting data on phones and tablets, including offline.
Rank 5 · Score 7.4/10
Read the review →Viedoc
Multinational sponsor and CRO trials, including Japan and China.
Rank 6 · Score 7.3/10
Read the review →REDCap
Academic studies at institutions that already run REDCap.
Rank 7 · Score 7.1/10
Read the review →Medidata Rave EDC
Large multinational Phase II-III drug trials.
Rank 8 · Score 6.8/10
Read the review →Veeva EDC
Sponsor and CRO trials with frequent protocol amendments.
Rank 9 · Score 6.7/10
Read the review →Oracle Clinical One
Sponsor trials needing randomisation and drug supply alongside EDC.
Rank 12 · Score 6.3/10
Read the review →Ledidi Core
Registries and simple observational studies needing built-in statistics.
Rank 13 · Score 6.0/10
Read the review →secuTrial
Academic multicentre trials in Germany and Switzerland.
Rank 14 · Score 6.0/10
Read the review →Sealed Envelope Red Pill
UK academic randomised trials needing UK-hosted data.
Rank 16 · Score 5.8/10
Read the review →Survey tools
Jisc Online Surveys
Questionnaire research at UK universities.
Rank 18 · Score 5.1/10
Read the review →Field data collection
KoboToolbox
Humanitarian and field surveys in low-connectivity settings.
Rank 11 · Score 6.3/10
Read the review →ODK
Longitudinal field studies on Android, self-hosted or in the cloud.
Rank 15 · Score 5.9/10
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