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At a Glance
Castor
Castor
Star Rating
(126)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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REDCap
REDCap
Star Rating
(219)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (64.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about REDCap
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that REDCap excels in its Audit Trail feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for comprehensive tracking of data changes, a critical aspect for compliance in clinical studies. In contrast, Castor's Audit Trail scored slightly lower at 8.9, indicating a potential area for improvement.
  • Reviewers mention that Castor shines in Ease of Use, achieving a score of 9.4, making it more user-friendly for new users compared to REDCap's score of 8.0. This difference suggests that Castor may require less training and onboarding time.
  • G2 users highlight that both platforms have robust Cloud Security measures, with both scoring 9.3. However, users on G2 note that REDCap's security features are particularly praised for their reliability in handling sensitive data.
  • Users say that REDCap's Randomization feature is highly effective, scoring 9.3, which is beneficial for clinical trials. In comparison, Castor's score of 8.8 indicates that while it offers randomization, it may not be as robust or flexible as REDCap's implementation.
  • Reviewers mention that Castor's Data Capture capabilities are rated highly at 9.4, with users appreciating its intuitive interface and seamless integration with other tools. REDCap follows closely with a score of 9.3, but some users feel it could benefit from a more modern interface.
  • Users report that both platforms have strong Role-Based User Permissions, with REDCap scoring 9.4 and Castor at 9.3. However, users on G2 indicate that REDCap offers more granular control, which is essential for larger teams managing sensitive data.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Castor
No pricing available
REDCap
No pricing available
Free Trial
Castor
Free Trial is available
REDCap
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
113
8.8
190
Ease of Use
9.3
116
8.0
190
Ease of Setup
8.8
42
7.3
41
Ease of Admin
9.3
32
8.6
43
Quality of Support
9.2
100
8.2
158
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
30
8.6
36
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
115
7.6
181
Features by Category
Electronic Data Capture (EDC)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
9.1
97
9.2
65
Data Management
9.2
93
9.3
46
9.3
95
9.4
49
8.8
91
9.1
47
8.8
88
8.9
53
Clinical Study Support
9.2
93
9.3
44
8.9
91
9.0
38
9.4
91
9.3
46
8.8
88
9.3
38
9.1
90
9.1
39
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Castor
Castor
REDCap
REDCap
Castor and REDCap are categorized as Electronic Data Capture (EDC)
Unique Categories
Castor
Castor has no unique categories
REDCap
REDCap has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Castor
Castor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
35.2%
REDCap
REDCap
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
19.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
64.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Castor
Castor
Hospital & Health Care
48.0%
Research
20.8%
Medical Practice
12.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
6.4%
Medical Devices
4.0%
Other
8.8%
REDCap
REDCap
Hospital & Health Care
35.1%
Research
29.9%
Higher Education
20.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.3%
Medical Practice
2.8%
Other
8.5%
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Discussions
Castor
Castor Discussions
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REDCap
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