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Matrix Req vs Greenlight Guru: which ALM is right for you?

Matrix Req delivers regulatory compliance for medical devices with automated requirements management, real-time traceability, and AI-powered risk analysis. Get to market faster with compliance built in.

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Matrix Req
Greenlight Guru
Platform focus
✓ True ALM
eQMS only
Traceability
✓ Live trace status
✗ Limited linking
Workflow configurability
✓ No locked workflows
✗ Rigid by design
Risk management
✓ Linked to every artifact
QMS-scoped risks
Software & IEC 62304
✓ DevOps-connected
✗ No DevOps integration
Test management
✓ Traces to requirements
✗ No test module
Extensibility
✓ Open and extensible
✗ Closed ecosystem
Deployment & data
✓ Full data control
Cloud only

This comparison is based on publicly available information and internal analysis as of March 2026. Features and capabilities may change over time. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, you can refer to the official website of Greenlight Guru

Common frustrations with Greenlight Guru

Teams evaluating Greenlight Guru for complete medical device development consistently report the same limitations.

QMS-first, not a complete ALM platformGreenlight Guru is built primarily as a QMS solution, so teams needing full ALM capabilities will still rely on additional tools.
End-to-end traceability limited to QMS scopeFull item-level traceability from software requirements to V&V results requires additional integrations for SaMD teams.
AI assistant restricted to higher pricing tiersAI-powered features like design control suggestions and risk generation are locked behind premium plans.
Not ISO 13485 certified as a vendorGreenlight Guru does not hold vendor-level certification, a potential gap for companies whose auditors assess supplier quality systems.
Workflows less configurable than dedicated ALM platformsTeams with complex, multi-product processes may find the configurability more limited than purpose-built ALM platforms.
SaMD traceability depends on DevOps integrationsSoftware-intensive device teams must rely on third-party integrations like Jira, adding configuration overhead rather than native management.

Requirements management made simple with Matrix Req

The challenge
Our solution

Managing Requirements, Risk & Traceability across the product lifecycle

Complete traceability, automated compliance & AI-powered efficiency.

  • Siloed requirements and fragmented documentation

    • Requirements scattered across spreadsheets, documents, and Jira tickets make it hard to stay consistent and track changes across teams.

  • Unified Requirements Repository

    • All requirements, user needs, and specifications in one place, automatically linked to owners and dependencies.

  • Regulatory complexity across jurisdictions

    • Meeting FDA, EU MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304 simultaneously demands rigorous documentation and traceability across every market.

  • Built-In Compliance with Global Standards

    • Pre-configured workflows for FDA, EU MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304, with AI-powered gap checking.

  • Traceability breakdowns across the lifecycle

    • Any gap between design inputs, risks, and V&V results can trigger non-conformities and delay market entry.

  • True End-to-End Traceability

    • Requirements linked to design outputs, risks, and V&V results in real time, so you are always audit-ready.

  • Manual risk management and poor integration

    • Risk activities disconnected from development workflows lead to outdated risk matrices and missed links between risks and requirements.

  • Integrated Risk Management

    • ISO 14971-aligned risk templates linked natively to requirements and test cases, fully auditable at every step.

  • Cumbersome design control and V&V processes

    • Disconnected systems make test planning and audit trails slow, inconsistent, and error-prone.

  • Simplified Design Control & V&V

    • Multi-layered verification cycles tracked automatically and connected back to requirements for stronger DHF documentation.

  • Time-consuming audit preparation

    • Without centralised design history, preparing submission-ready documentation takes weeks of manual work.

  • Ready-For-Audit Documentation

    • One-click DHF export with built-in audit trails and e-signature support, ready for inspections and submissions.

  • Collaboration gaps across cross-functional teams

    • Siloed teams lead to version mismatches, duplicated effort, and slower product launches.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Engineering, quality, and regulatory teams aligned on one platform with automated workflows and shared dashboards.

    The challenge

    Managing Requirements, Risk & Traceability across the product lifecycle

  • Siloed requirements and fragmented documentation

    • Requirements scattered across spreadsheets, documents, and Jira tickets make it hard to stay consistent and track changes across teams.

  • Regulatory complexity across jurisdictions

    • Meeting FDA, EU MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304 simultaneously demands rigorous documentation and traceability across every market.

  • Traceability breakdowns across the lifecycle

    • Any gap between design inputs, risks, and V&V results can trigger non-conformities and delay market entry.

  • Manual risk management and poor integration

    • Risk activities disconnected from development workflows lead to outdated risk matrices and missed links between risks and requirements.

  • Cumbersome design control and V&V processes

    • Disconnected systems make test planning and audit trails slow, inconsistent, and error-prone.

  • Time-consuming audit preparation

    • Without centralised design history, preparing submission-ready documentation takes weeks of manual work.

  • Collaboration gaps across cross-functional teams

    • Siloed teams lead to version mismatches, duplicated effort, and slower product launches.

    Our solution

    Complete traceability, automated compliance & AI-powered efficiency.

  • Unified Requirements Repository

    • All requirements, user needs, and specifications in one place, automatically linked to owners and dependencies.

  • Built-In Compliance with Global Standards

    • Pre-configured workflows for FDA, EU MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304, with AI-powered gap checking.

  • True End-to-End Traceability

    • Requirements linked to design outputs, risks, and V&V results in real time, so you are always audit-ready.

  • Integrated Risk Management

    • ISO 14971-aligned risk templates linked natively to requirements and test cases, fully auditable at every step.

  • Simplified Design Control & V&V

    • Multi-layered verification cycles tracked automatically and connected back to requirements for stronger DHF documentation.

  • Ready-For-Audit Documentation

    • One-click DHF export with built-in audit trails and e-signature support, ready for inspections and submissions.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Engineering, quality, and regulatory teams aligned on one platform with automated workflows and shared dashboards.

    28%
    Time saved
    When writing, validating, and preparing technical documentation and audits — thanks to Matrix Req's AI tools and centralised design control.
    91%
    Customers feel more confident
    During audits thanks to Matrix Req's real-time traceability, automated workflows, and always-audit-ready quality records.
    50%
    Faster product launches
    Customers brought their products to market sooner thanks to Matrix Req's streamlined design control and integrated V&V management.

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    Greenlight Guru

    Comparison based on publicly available product information from both vendors as of May 2026. Features and capabilities may change over time.

    Platform scope
    ✔ Full lifecycle platform (ALM, QMS, eIFU, device connectivity, and LIMS )
    ✗ Two products only
    Post-market & eIFU
    ✔ Regulatory-grade eIFU
    ✗ No eIFU solution
    Device & cloud connectivity
    ✔ Built for connected devices
    ✗ Not a connectivity platform
    Lab & operations
    ✔ GxP-compliant LIMS
    ✗ No LIMS
    Vendor lock-in & data portability
    ✔ Open architecture
    ✗ Difficult to exit
    Who it grows with
    ✔ Startup to enterprise
    ✗ Ceiling for growing teams
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    Matrix One
    Platform scope
    ✔ Full lifecycle platform (ALM, QMS, eIFU, device connectivity, and LIMS )
    Post-market & eIFU
    ✔ Regulatory-grade eIFU
    Device & cloud connectivity
    ✔ Built for connected devices
    Lab & operations
    ✔ GxP-compliant LIMS
    Vendor lock-in & data portability
    ✔ Open architecture
    Who it grows with
    ✔ Startup to enterprise
    Book a demo →
    Greenlight Guru
    Platform scope
    ✗ Two products only
    Post-market & eIFU
    ✗ No eIFU solution
    Device & cloud connectivity
    ✗ Not a connectivity platform
    Lab & operations
    ✗ No LIMS
    Vendor lock-in & data portability
    ✗ Difficult to exit
    Who it grows with
    ✗ Ceiling for growing teams

    Switching is easy

    Migrate from Greenlight Guru in 4 simple steps

    We handle the heavy lifting. Most teams are fully live in under 60 days.
    Free migration assessment (30 min)

    We analyse your Greenlight Guru configuration — design controls, risk, QMS records — and map everything to Matrix Req.

    Automated data export & mapping

    Requirements, risks, design controls, and quality records migrated with full traceability and version history preserved.

    Configure, validate & sign off

    Workflows, roles, and templates configured with IQ/OQ documentation ready for your CSV validation process.

    Go live — and keep improving

    Full onboarding with a dedicated Customer Success Manager from day one.

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    “Full onboarding with a dedicated Customer Success Manager from day one.”
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    Carl Van Lierde
    VP Product Development, Vipun Medical
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