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Best Electronic Data Capture Software in 2026

Electronic data capture (EDC) software collects and manages clinical study data in electronic case report forms. This list is for teams comparing tools for study data collection, review and oversight.

  1. 1

    OpenClinica

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    OpenClinica covers multiple clinical study workflows, with a free Community Edition and paid plans with stated limits.

    8.9 30-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    REDCap

    by REDCap
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    REDCap offers a broad set of research data collection and management features, with hosting and maintenance handled by each organization.

    7.1 Free plan · 3-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Harbor

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan · paid from $2,000/mo Visit site
  4. 4

    ITClinical EDC

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    eClinical

    Paid WebWindows
    4.8 From £10,380 Visit site
  6. 6

    Capacia CTMS

    Paid Web
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    eCRF.biz

    Paid Web
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    EDCXtra

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    Medidata Rave EDC

    Paid Web
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    LabKey EDC

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    Medrio EDC

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12

    OnlineCRF

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    Oracle Clinical One Data Collection

    Paid Web
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    QuantClinica EDC

    Paid Web
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    RealWorld EDC

    Paid Web
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    REDCap Cloud

    Paid Web
    3.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Trialion EDC

    Paid Web
    3.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    X7 Insight EDC

    Paid Web
    3.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  19. 19

    Viedoc EDC

    Paid Web
    3.8 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, trial periods and paid starting prices. If you need to read or change code, check the licence. Also check platform support, validation checks, audit trails, offline entry, ePRO support, regulatory compliance and deployment options.

Questions

Is free electronic data capture software available?

Yes. A free plan is offered by tools on this list. Check the plan's limits, included controls and conditions before using it for a study.

Can I try an EDC product before paying?

Yes. OnlineCRF and OpenClinica list 30-day trials. Trial terms may differ, so confirm what access and support the trial includes.

Which platforms can EDC software run on?

Products on this list run on web, Windows, iOS, macOS, Linux and Android. Check the platform support for the product you are considering.

Do these tools support offline data entry?

Offline data entry is a comparison field for this list. Check the product details to confirm whether it fits your connectivity needs.

How can I check whether the code is open source?

Open-source code is offered by tools on this list. Read the software licence for the product to confirm access, modification and use rights.

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