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Fast Audit Software vs IMS-Audit Cloud
Both stand on audit management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Fast Audit if your quality or compliance team needs one system for audit planning, field entries, findings, and CAPA closure. Its standalone lifecycle and optional Fast Quality connection suit teams with different escalation needs. Consider the quote-based purchase and the implementation process when planning adoption.
Visit Fast Audit SoftwareIMS-Audit Cloud brings audit workflows, action tracking, and reporting together for multi-site organisations. Consider the separately sold standard catalogues and 12-month renewing contracts when assessing the offer.
Visit IMS-Audit CloudThe facts
| Fast Audit Software | IMS-Audit Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | 1 user: €49 per user a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fastauditsoftware.com | ims-audit.de |
| On audit management software | #14 of 32 | #18 of 32 |
Fast Audit Software: what it does well
- Plans audits monthly or annually with approval routing and calendar views.
- Assesses auditor competency, evidence, and authorization by audit type.
- Auditors can record checklist responses and findings on a phone.
- Tracks non-conformances through sign-off, due dates, and reminders.
- Can manage the audit lifecycle without Fast Quality linkage.
What to know first
- Pricing is provided by itemised quote after a demo and scoping call.
- On-premise installation uses IIS and SQL Server on the customer's server.
IMS-Audit Cloud: what it does well
- Supports on-site audits on tablets.
- Tracks corrective and preventive actions with due dates and escalation.
- Allows custom catalogues or Excel imports.
- Supports multiple sites and lists eight interface languages.
- Daily backups and optional two-factor authentication.
What to know first
- Ready-made standard catalogues cost extra.
- Contracts require a 12-month minimum term.
- Contracts renew automatically for another 12 months.
- Translation requires the customer’s own DeepL API key.
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