SimplerQMS vs Greenlight Guru
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of ETQ Reliance vs 1factory vs SimplerQMS: 11 Best Quality Management Software for Small Manufacturers 2026. Last verified October 19, 2026.
The short answer
SimplerQMS ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #9) for Small and mid-size manufacturers managing document control, nonconformance, inspection and supplier quality. Only full QMS here with a published starting price.
At a glance
| SimplerQMS | Greenlight Guru | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / ETQ Reliance vs 1factory vs SimplerQMS: 11 Best Quality Management Software for Small Manufacturers 2026 | #9 / ETQ Reliance vs 1factory vs SimplerQMS: 11 Best Quality Management Software for Small Manufacturers 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.5 | 5.2 |
| Best for | Validated cloud QMS with a stated starting price | Medical device QMS |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Starter from USD 17,500 per year for up to 15 users; 15+ users is quote only) | Quote only, price not published on the page we could open (Quality Pricing and Clinical Pricing link to other pages) |
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Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.