Why use DataLyzer Qualis SPC?
DataLyzer Qualis SPC is a comprehensive solution that provides real-time quality control and process improvement tools. It’s tailored for organizations that aim to implement full-fledged statistical process control (SPC) across various operations.
Features:
Real-time SPC
Comprehensive dashboard
Integration with various data sources
Why use Deacom?
Deacom is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution specifically designed for manufacturing and distribution companies, with a powerful component for process control called Hyper-Tight Process Control. It focuses on providing a comprehensive set of solutions within a single, unified system for integrated quality control procedures and measures.
Features:
Configurable quality checkpoints
Quality control
Scheduling
Why use iGrafx?
iGrafx offers enterprise business process management, enabling organizations to model, analyze, and improve their processes effectively. It’s a choice for companies looking for enterprise-wide transformation and compliance.
Features:
Process modeling and analysis
Robust process documentation
Risk and compliance management
Why use Epicor Kinetic?
Epicor Kinetic provides a comprehensive suite of process control tools designed for manufacturing companies looking to streamline their operations. It offers deep insights and control over various facets of production, supply chain, and more.
Features:
Digital work instructions
In-depth analytics and reporting
Preventive maintenance
Why use Pega Platform?
Pega Platform is a powerful business process management tool that automates operations and improves customer engagement. It leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotic automation to optimize organizational processes.
Features:
AI-driven automation
Scalable architecture
Customizable app development
Why use Pipefy?
Pipefy is a process control software that empowers teams to organize and automate processes without technical skills through an intuitive interface. It’s targeted at companies looking to improve operations workflow without extensive IT involvement.
Features:
User-friendly process management
Automation with no coding
Customizable process templates
Why use SPC for Excel?
The SPC for Excel platform is a great software for plotting data and gaining insights into operations. This gives teams much more control of their processes and allows them to easily find areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Features:
Control charts and histograms
Data transformation
Measurement systems analysis
Why use Aptean?
Aptean is a software solution designed to help companies streamline operations, adhere to quality and compliance standards, and improve the decision-making process through real-time data and analytics. It’s ideal for industries such as chemical, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals.
Features:
Quality control
Regulatory reporting
Recall management
Why use Asana?
Asana is a highly customizable process control tool that helps teams of all sizes to plan, organize, and track projects across every step. The platform works best for businesses needing a versatile platform for task tracking and process monitoring.
Features:
Reporting dashboards
Workflows and automation
Status updates
Process control software is a platform that helps monitor and control industrial processes so they run efficiently, safely, and within set thresholds. It collects data from sensors, analyzers, and other devices, then uses that data to make real-time adjustments and keep conditions on track. Quality engineers and plant managers in manufacturing, chemical processing, oil and gas, and power generation rely on it daily, since precise control over complex processes is critical for product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Process control software covers a few distinct categories:
Statistical Process Control (SPC) tracks quality data over time to catch variation before it becomes a defect.
Advanced Process Control (APC) uses algorithms to fine-tune complex processes automatically.
SCADA and DCS systems manage plant-wide operations across multiple sites or units.
PLCs handle the moment-to-moment control of individual machines.
Most manufacturers use a mix of these, depending on the scale and complexity of their operations.
Quality engineers catch defects before they reach customers, since the software flags out-of-spec readings the moment they happen.
Plant managers cut downtime by fixing small issues before they turn into unplanned stops.
Operations teams keep processes aligned with quality standards, which cuts defects, rework, and complaints.
Teams get detailed data and analytics, so they can spot quality issues proactively instead of reacting after the fact.
It's always best to choose platforms and tools based on what your team actually needs. That said, look for these must-have capabilities when evaluating process control software, including support for compliance frameworks such as ISO 9001:
Real-time data acquisition and monitoring, so teams catch deviations as they happen
Alarm management and notification, so the right person gets alerted immediately
Trend analysis and reporting, to spot patterns before they cause downtime
Batch management and recipe control, for consistent output across every run
Historian and data archiving, to keep an audit-ready record of every process change
Regulatory compliance support, to help meet standards such as ISO 9001 and FDA Good Manufacturing Practice
Process control software handles the technical side of monitoring and adjusting production variables. Platforms like SafetyCulture work alongside these systems by giving quality and process engineers a way to act on what that data shows. Inspections let operators log out-of-spec readings and deviations the moment they happen on the floor, and Actions route the issue to the right person automatically instead of waiting for a shift report.
This matters most for manufacturers working toward standards such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949, where a documented, timestamped response to a process deviation is part of the audit trail. Instead of separate paper logs, teams get one record that shows what happened, who responded and when it was resolved, sitting alongside the SPC and APC data their control systems are already tracking.
Turn inspections and audits into a documented, audit-ready record alongside your process control systems.
Since choosing the right platform for your team can be tough, here's a quick comparison of the platforms featured above to help you find the ideal fit:
Process control software | Free version | Paid plan | Mobile app |
DataLyzer Qualis SPC | No | $995 | No |
Deacom | No | Contact vendor for pricing | Yes |
iGrafx | No | Contact vendor for pricing | No |
Epicor Kinetic | No | Contact vendor for pricing | Yes |
Pega Platform | No | $35/user/month | Yes |
Pipefy | Yes | $20/user/month | Yes |
SPC for Excel | No | $289/user | No |
Aptean | No | $250/user/month | Yes |
Asana | Yes | $10.99/user/month* | Yes |
* billed annually
