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# CERF

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> Secure, 21CFR11 compliant, ELN, lab data and document management system suitable for GLP Labs and regulated business environments.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses CERF?

Pharma, research labs, GLP labs, healthcare organizations, businesses that need true 21CFR11 compliance.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Lab-Ally
- **Founded**: 2013

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$300.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: 300-500 per user for purchase, plus 200 per year per user for support
- **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Compliance Tracking
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Storage
- EDI
- Electronic Signature
- File Conversion
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Version Control

## Category

- [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30063/document-management/software)

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## Links

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