Modern Requirements Alternative
The standalone alternative to Modern Requirements for life science teams
Matrix Req is a complete medical device ALM in its own right, so you get requirements, risk and quality in one platform without having to adopt and administer Azure DevOps first.
Matrix Req vs Modern Requirements: at a glance
Matrix Req
Modern Requirements
Built specifically for MedTech / SxMD
✓ Yes
Via templates
Standalone platform
✓ Yes
✗ Azure DevOps only
ISO 13485 certified vendor
✓ Yes
✗ No
Integrated eQMS
✓ Built-in
✗ No
AI features
Built for MedTech
Partial
Time to value
≤ 60 days
Tied to Azure DevOps
This comparison is based on publicly available information and internal analysis as of July 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 Modern Requirements
Common frustrations with Modern Requirements
Teams evaluating Modern Requirements consistently run into the same limits.
Locked into Azure DevOpsModern Requirements runs as an extension inside Microsoft Azure DevOps. If you are not already an Azure DevOps shop, you have to adopt and administer the whole ecosystem first.
No standalone platformYour requirements, traces and reviews live inside Azure DevOps work items, so you inherit its data model, permissions and administration overhead.
No integrated quality systemThere is no built-in eQMS. CAPAs, document control and training sit in a separate tool that you have to connect yourself.
MedTech is configured, not built-inISO 14971 risk, design control and Design History File output rely on templates and setup rather than a purpose-built medical device model.
Add-on cost and complexityYou pay for Azure DevOps licences plus the extension, and you need Azure DevOps expertise in-house to keep it running.
Reporting depends on Azure DevOpsTrace matrices and audit evidence are generated through Azure DevOps, which can be fiddly for quality and regulatory colleagues.
The challenge
Our solution
28%
Time saved
When writing, validating, and preparing technical documentation and audits.
91%
Customers feel more confident
During audits thanks to Matrix Req.
50%
Faster products launches
Customers brought their products to market sooner thanks to Matrix Req
See exactly how the two approaches stack up on the criteria that matter most to regulated device teams.
Matrix Req
Modern Requirements
— INDUSTRY FIT —
Built specifically for medical devices / SxMD
Via templates
Native ISO 14971 risk framework
Via templates
510(k) / PMA / CE Mark workflow templates
Partial
EU MDR & IVDR specific support
— COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATIONS —
ISO 13485 certified vendor
ISO/IEC 27001 certified
Via Microsoft Azure
21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures
Partial
EU Annex 11 compliance
Partial
Full audit trail & version control
Via Azure DevOps
— USABILITY & ONBOARDING —
Intuitive UI designed for non-technical users
Partial
Time-to-value
≤ 60 days
Depends on Azure DevOps
Guided data migration service
Partial
Excel & Word import
— ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE —
AI-powered requirements generation
Partial
AI traceability gap analysis
Partial
Zero data retention (your IP stays yours)
NLP quality checks
Partial
— PLATFORM & INTEGRATIONS —
Integrated eQMS (CAPAs, deviations, training)
Jira / Confluence / Azure DevOps integration
Azure DevOps native
One-click Design History File export
Partial
Performance at scale (10k+ items)
Via Azure DevOps
— SUPPORT & SERVICE —
European in-timezone support
Partial
Dedicated customer success manager
Partial
Matrix Req
— INDUSTRY FIT —
Built specifically for medical devices / SxMD
Native ISO 14971 risk framework
510(k) / PMA / CE Mark workflow templates
EU MDR & IVDR specific support
— COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATIONS —
ISO 13485 certified vendor
ISO/IEC 27001 certified
21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures
EU Annex 11 compliance
Full audit trail & version control
— USABILITY & ONBOARDING —
Intuitive UI designed for non-technical users
Time-to-value
≤ 60 days
Guided data migration service
Excel & Word import
— ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE —
AI-powered requirements generation
AI traceability gap analysis
Zero data retention (your IP stays yours)
NLP quality checks
— PLATFORM & INTEGRATIONS —
Integrated eQMS (CAPAs, deviations, training)
Jira / Confluence / Azure DevOps integration
One-click Design History File export
Performance at scale (10k+ items)
— SUPPORT & SERVICE —
European in-timezone support
Dedicated customer success manager
Modern Requirements
— INDUSTRY FIT —
Built specifically for medical devices / SxMD
Via templates
Native ISO 14971 risk framework
Via templates
510(k) / PMA / CE Mark workflow templates
Partial
EU MDR & IVDR specific support
— COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATIONS —
ISO 13485 certified vendor
ISO/IEC 27001 certified
Via Microsoft Azure
21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures
Partial
EU Annex 11 compliance
Partial
Full audit trail & version control
Via Azure DevOps
— USABILITY & ONBOARDING —
Intuitive UI designed for non-technical users
Partial
Time-to-value
Depends on Azure DevOps
Guided data migration service
Partial
Excel & Word import
— ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE —
AI-powered requirements generation
Partial
AI traceability gap analysis
Partial
Zero data retention (your IP stays yours)
NLP quality checks
Partial
— PLATFORM & INTEGRATIONS —
Integrated eQMS (CAPAs, deviations, training)
Jira / Confluence / Azure DevOps integration
Azure DevOps native
One-click Design History File export
Partial
Performance at scale (10k+ items)
Via Azure DevOps
— SUPPORT & SERVICE —
European in-timezone support
Partial
Dedicated customer success manager
Partial
Switching is easy
Migrate from Modern Requirements 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 Azure DevOps project structure and map it to Matrix Req.
Automated data export & mapping
Requirements, risks, tests, and traces migrated with full traceability.
Configure, validate & sign off
Workflows, roles, and templates configured with IQ/OQ documentation.
Go live — and keep improving
Full onboarding with a dedicated Customer Success Manager.
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VP Product Development, Vipun Medical
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