Prelude EDC 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

Prelude EDC

5.0

(12)

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About Prelude EDC

Designed for clinical research, Prelude EDC is a CFR, Annex 11, and HIPAA compliant EDC solution that streamlines the data collection process, automates data cleaning efforts, and monitors the state of electronic case reports forms (eCRFs). Prelude EDC cuts down on operational flows and reduces user-errors for clinical trials using inventory management, invoicing, and document management functionality, while also providing high-level data visibility using quick filters and data aggregation tools.

As a data collection solution, Prelude EDC allows users to capture digital information with unlimited rows using standard data entry elements such as text fields, radio buttons, drop-downs, and checkboxes or with custom data entry elements such as VAR scales and interactive charts. Users can utilize powerful edit checks to confirm that all data is collected for eCRFs and meets form requirements. Built-in data indicators are able to identify the state of eCRFs and focus on forms that are in-progress and forms that display errors.

For patient-reported outcomes, Prelude provides a mobile app, Prelude ePRO, that enables patients to input data directly for an easy and efficient experience...

Prelude EDC Screenshots

Prelude EDC Pricing and Plans

Starting price: Pricing available upon request

Free Trial

Free Version

Basic

Pricing available upon request

No plan information available

Prelude EDC Features

Popular features found in Electronic Data Capture
Audit Trail
Clinical Study Management
Compliance Management
CRF Tracking
Data Import/Export
Distributed Capture
Document Classification
Document Imaging
Forms Management
Remote Data Capture
Reporting/Analytics
Third-Party Integrations
More features of Prelude EDC
21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
Access Controls/Permissions
Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
Ad hoc Reporting
Alerts/Notifications
API
Approval Process Control
Audit Management
Configurable Workflow
Customizable Fields
Customizable Forms
Customizable Reports
Customizable Templates
Data Capture and Transfer
Data Extraction
Data Storage Management
Data Synchronization
Data Verification
Digital Signature
Document Management
Document Storage
Drag & Drop
Electronic Data Capture
Electronic Signature
EMR/EHR
Enrollments/Onboarding
Financial Management
HIPAA Compliant
Inventory Management
Monitoring
Offline Access
Patient Management
Patient Monitoring
Progress Tracking
Randomization
Real-Time Data
Real-Time Monitoring
Real-Time Reporting
Reminders
Reporting & Statistics
Role-Based Permissions
Scheduling
Secure Data Storage
Trial Design
User Management
Web Forms
Workflow Management

Prelude EDC User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

Ratings Breakdown

100%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

5.0

Value for money

4.9

Customer support

4.8

Functionality

4.8

Have you used Prelude EDC and would like to share your experience with others?

Verified

Reviewer

Veterinary

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed September 2019

The Prelude system is a gold standard in EDC for animal health and other industries

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The Prelude team has been used extensively for pivotal animal health studies that have been submitted and approved by the regulatory agencies.

Cons:

I do not have negatives to share about the Prelude system.

Reasons for switching to Prelude EDC

Prelude is a superior system and provides an experienced team to set up and support the system throughout the life of a study.

Carly P.

Verified reviewer

Research

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed April 2024

Great experience for first time EDC builder

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Our customer success manager [sensitive content hidden] and engineer [sensitive content hidden] were very helpful throughout the whole process of building something the EDC was not made for. They were constantly helping us troubleshoot and ensuring what we built worked for all stakeholders.

Cons:

I can't think of much, but calculations can seem a little complex sometimes. However, Prelude hosts monthly webinars to help you become more comfortable with the software.

Meghana R.

Verified reviewer

Research

10000+ employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed February 2024

Prelude EDC is a great user-friendly EDC on the frontend and backend

Overall, I have enjoyed my experience with using Prelude EDC and the Prelude support team. I would recommend Prelude to others.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The Prelude EDC customer support staff are very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. As the Data Manager for clinical trial studies, I am able to collaborate with support staff to solve EDC-related problems and make improvements within the study EDCs. The EDC is very easy to use for both study clinical staff and study data staff.

Cons:

I dislike that sometimes EDC revisions have not been tested thoroughly before being passed to the study team for review.

Verified

Reviewer

Research

11-50 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Reviewed October 2019

Prelude, the best kept secret in all things data!

I have used Vision for several years, and several studies. The system is fast and easy to use. Sites like the intuitive structure and ease of data entry.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

This software is very flexible. Any changes that may be required are a very simple fix. Most EDC companies take days and committees to go through updates.

Cons:

This software and the support behind it are all superb. I haven't mastered the ability to pull data in charts and other visuals for the C-Suite, but I imagine that is an easy process as well.

Reasons for choosing Prelude EDC

Vision works for our needs and doesn't break the budget. The programmers, staff and management are simply the best! Excellent product for your money.

Reasons for switching to Prelude EDC

I switched from a much bigger system that was cumbersome and had multiple layers and licensing issues. It was way too much for the smaller and faster trials we run.

Verified

Reviewer

Research

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed September 2019

Incredible EDC with unparalleled versatility and customizability!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The VISION EDC system is a user friendly interface that allows for one stop shopping. Everything you can possibly need to run a clinical trial is wrapped up in one package with customizability for the project at hand. The entire team from coordinators at the sites to managers and data analysts at the coordinating center have nothing but positive things to say about the system and its ease of use.

Cons:

I haven't come across an issue that doesn't exist in all other EDC systems such as the burden of administrating user accounts for large consortia which is a product of the end user more so than any one system.

Margie B.

Verified reviewer

Pharmaceuticals

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed September 2019

VISION EDC is the Best!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

VISION EDC is the best EDC software that I have used. The functionality gives the ability to provide customized CRF pages with visit structures that mimic the Protocol exactly. The User Roles provide certain permissions in order to control who is responsible for which data. The Audit Trail records the date/time of every entry, change, query and tracks the role responsible. Plus, the Audit Trail and Database are are easily extracted to an XML file. Prelude's support team is outstanding.

Cons:

In all my many years of using VISION, I have not found anything to dislike.

Kathy G.

Verified reviewer

Veterinary

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed September 2019

Vision is our go-to solution

The benefits of VISION are many including flexibility in designing input forms, ability to monitor data in real time, and easy summarization after conclusion of the study.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

This software provides all the functionality we need to collect high quality veterinary clinical data. No two studies are the same, so the ability to quickly customize for each study is important. The Prelude team is very engaged, easy to work with and very responsive.

Cons:

No issues have been identified. Ability to use a cell phone app for EDC would be useful for some studies.

Reasons for switching to Prelude EDC

Flexibility

Verified

Reviewer

Research

11-50 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Reviewed October 2019

VISION is our go to EDC for running our clinical trials

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

VISION is very easy to use, it is very intuitive. The custom programming and logic are definitely a plus. I have used other EDC's and VISION's layout and functionality with regards to entering queries and query resolution, edit checks, document management, etc. are definitely superior to others.

Cons:

I am pretty satisfied with VISION as an EDC.

Kristen K.

Verified reviewer

Pharmaceuticals

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Reviewed October 2019

Clinical Trails EDC

We require electronic data capture (EDC) software that is in compliance with specific regulatory standards. Using Prelude has given us the confidence that our studies will meet the needs of the FDA and our clients.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

Our study investigators and their staff love the interface. Our internal staff likes the design-build option and how responsive our Prelude project manager is to our needs.

Cons:

For some individuals there is too much feedback -- too many "bells and whistles".

Reasons for choosing Prelude EDC

- Superior audit trail - Prelude's willingness to work with us on 21 CFR part 11 compliance

Malathi R.

Verified reviewer

Higher Education

10000+ employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Reviewed September 2019

Vision

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like a lot of components of this product, but here are a few I have used and loved: 1. It is a one-stop shop product for clinical trials management. 2. Ability to customize eCRFs to study specifications 3. Ease of randomizing online 4. Real-time access to data for different users 5. Ability to monitor data and document audit trails 6. Uploading and maintain study document 7. 21 CFR 11 and Annex 11 for FDA studies and many more

Cons:

Some suggested improvements to this product are: 1. Ability to download field specifications in an excel format 2. Ability to customize eCRFs to look exactly like the paper eCRFs

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