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Matrix Req vs Ketryx: The Complete MedTech Solution
Why settle for just documentation automation when you can have a full Design Control & eQMS platform? Matrix Req manages the entire product lifecycle — from requirements and design control, to risk management, V&V testing, CAPA, QMS procedures, and training.
Matrix Req vs Ketryx — at a glance
Matrix Req
Ketryx
Platform type
✓ Complete ALM/PLM platform
DevOps integration layer
Stand-alone solution (no external tools required)
✓ Yes
✗ Requires Jira / GitHub / GitLab
Built-in requirements management
✓ Native
Via external tool
Complete design control management
✓ Full
Limited
QMS procedures & training management
✓ Full
Basic
ISO 13485 certified vendor
✓ Yes
✗ No
Project reusability
✓ Full
Limited
Parallel release management
✓ Full
Limited
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 Ketryx
Common frustrations with Ketryx
Teams evaluating Ketryx for complete medical device development consistently report the same limitations.
Dependent on external development toolsKetryx is built as an integration layer on top of tools like Jira, GitHub, and GitLab. Teams without these tools — or those that want to consolidate their toolchain — cannot use Ketryx as a standalone solution, adding licensing complexity and cost.
Limited complete design control managementKetryx automates documentation from DevOps tools but does not provide full, native design control management in the way a purpose-built ALM platform does. Teams managing complex hardware or combination device projects may find the design control depth insufficient.
Basic QMS procedures & training capabilitiesKetryx provides QMS enforcement within development workflows, but its training management and QMS procedures capabilities are limited compared to a full eQMS platform. Teams that need complete training matrices, role-based assignments, and QMS documentation management require additional tools.
Requirements management lives in external toolsRequirements in Ketryx are managed inside Jira or equivalent DevTools rather than natively within the platform. This means requirements traceability depends on the configuration and governance of a third-party tool — adding a point of failure outside your compliance system.
Not ISO 13485 certified as a vendorKetryx does not hold ISO 13485 vendor certification. For medical device companies whose auditors scrutinise the quality management systems of their software suppliers, this is a notable gap in the overall compliance picture.
Limited project reusability and parallel release managementKetryx's project reusability and parallel release management capabilities are limited compared to a full ALM platform. Teams managing multiple concurrent product versions or wanting to reuse requirements, risks, and tests across projects face additional manual effort.
The challenge
Our solution
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.
See how Matrix Req stacks up against Ketryx across key capabilities.
Matrix Req
Ketryx
Comparison based on publicly available product information from both vendors as of May 2026. Features and capabilities may change over time.
— Platform & Design Control —
Complete design control management
Full
Limited
Built-in requirements management
Native
External tool required
Stand-alone solution
Requires Jira / GitHub / GitLab
Project reusability
Full
Limited
Parallel release management
Full
Limited
— Compliance & Certifications —
ISO 13485 certified vendor
ISO/IEC 27001 certified
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures
IEC 62304 compliance support
ISO 13485 compliance support
EU MDR / IVDR support
Full audit trail & version control
— Traceability & Risk —
Item-level end-to-end traceability
Native
Via DevOps integration
Integrated risk management (ISO 14971)
Automated DHF / Design History File generation
SBOM / SOUP management
— QMS & Quality Processes —
QMS procedures & training management
Full
Basic
V&V test management
Native
Via integration
Integrated eQMS (CAPAs, deviations, training)
Document generation & control
Full
Automated (from DevTools)
— AI & Integrations —
AI-powered requirements generation
AI traceability gap analysis
AI risk analysis support
Jira / GitHub / GitLab / Azure DevOps integration
REST API & SDK
— Support & Service —
Dedicated customer success manager
Guided data migration service
Primary focus
Complete ALM/PLM Platform
DevOps Integration Layer
Matrix Req
— Platform & Design Control —
Complete design control management
Full
Built-in requirements management
Native
Stand-alone solution
Project reusability
Full
Parallel release management
Full
— Compliance & Certifications —
ISO 13485 certified vendor
ISO/IEC 27001 certified
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures
IEC 62304 compliance support
ISO 13485 compliance support
EU MDR / IVDR support
Full audit trail & version control
— Traceability & Risk —
Item-level end-to-end traceability
Native
Integrated risk management (ISO 14971)
Automated DHF / Design History File generation
SBOM / SOUP management
— QMS & Quality Processes —
QMS procedures & training management
Full
V&V test management
Native
Integrated eQMS (CAPAs, deviations, training)
Document generation & control
Full
— AI & Integrations —
AI-powered requirements generation
AI traceability gap analysis
AI risk analysis support
Jira / GitHub / GitLab / Azure DevOps integration
REST API & SDK
— Support & Service —
Dedicated customer success manager
Guided data migration service
Primary focus
Complete ALM/PLM Platform
Ketryx
— Platform & Design Control —
Complete design control management
Limited
Built-in requirements management
External tool required
Stand-alone solution
Requires Jira / GitHub / GitLab
Project reusability
Limited
Parallel release management
Limited
— Compliance & Certifications —
ISO 13485 certified vendor
ISO/IEC 27001 certified
FDA 21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures
IEC 62304 compliance support
ISO 13485 compliance support
EU MDR / IVDR support
Full audit trail & version control
— Traceability & Risk —
Item-level end-to-end traceability
Via DevOps integration
Integrated risk management (ISO 14971)
Automated DHF / Design History File generation
SBOM / SOUP management
— QMS & Quality Processes —
QMS procedures & training management
Basic
V&V test management
Via integration
Integrated eQMS (CAPAs, deviations, training)
Document generation & control
Automated (from DevTools)
— AI & Integrations —
AI-powered requirements generation
AI traceability gap analysis
AI risk analysis support
Jira / GitHub / GitLab / Azure DevOps integration
REST API & SDK
— Support & Service —
Dedicated customer success manager
Guided data migration service
Primary focus
DevOps Integration Layer
Switching is easy
Migrate from Ketryx 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 Ketryx configuration and connected toolchain, and map requirements, risks, and traces to Matrix Req.
Automated data export & mapping
Requirements, risks, tests, and traces 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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