# Jama Connect vs Orcanos Comparison

| | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 195 | 125 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (58.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us 10 DESIGN CONTROL (ALM) Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Jama Connect

**Not enough data**

### Orcanos

Pros:
- Customer Support (14 reviews)
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Limitations (6 reviews)
- Slow Performance (6 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (172 reviews) | 8.6 (95 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (175 reviews) | 7.8 (96 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.8 (122 reviews) | 7.7 (57 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (104 reviews) | 7.9 (48 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (162 reviews) | 8.9 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (103 reviews) | 9.1 (49 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (167 reviews) | 8.7 (81 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Jama Connect

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Orcanos

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: DESIGN CONTROL (ALM)

Price: Contact Us 10 DESIGN CONTROL (ALM) Per Month

Key Features:
- Risk Management (ISO 14971)
- Requirements Management
- Test Management

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/orcanos/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Medical QMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Jama Connect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orcanos** | 8.1/10 | 60 |

#### Quality Management

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Design Controls** | Not enough data | 8.4 (54 reviews) | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (44 reviews) | 
| **Supplier Network Management** | Not enough data | 7.4 (32 reviews) | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 

#### Quality System

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.9 (45 reviews) | 
| **Real-time Collaboration** | Not enough data | 7.6 (44 reviews) | 
| **Document Control** | Not enough data | 8.9 (55 reviews) | 
| **Quality Processes** | Not enough data | 8.6 (48 reviews) | 

### Quality Management (QMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Jama Connect** | N/A | N/A |
| **Orcanos** | 8.2/10 | 52 |

#### Nonconformance

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Conformance Records** | Not enough data | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 
| **CAPA** | Not enough data | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (42 reviews) | 

#### Quality system

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (49 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (39 reviews) | 
| **Analytics and Reports** | Not enough data | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 

#### Risk Management

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Assessments** | Not enough data | 8.4 (33 reviews) | 
| **Operational Risk** | Not enough data | 8.1 (31 reviews) | 
| **Supplier Evaluation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 

#### Inspection Management

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.2 (37 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.1 (38 reviews) | 
| **Corrective Actions** | Not enough data | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Standards & Regulations** | Not enough data | 8.3 (30 reviews) | 
| **Permits** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | 7.9 (26 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 7.3 (27 reviews) | 
| **Security & Privacy** | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | 6.5 (26 reviews) | 
| **Flexibility** | Not enough data | 8.0 (38 reviews) | 

#### Services

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 
| **Training & Learning** | Not enough data | 8.1 (39 reviews) | 
| **Customer Support** | Not enough data | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 
| **Professional Services** | Not enough data | 8.5 (40 reviews) | 

### Requirements Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Jama Connect** | 8.5/10 | 120 |
| **Orcanos** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Requirements Listing** | 8.8 (114 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Information** | 9.0 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Traceability** | 9.0 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Communication

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Stakeholder Communication** | 8.4 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internal Communication Enablement** | 8.4 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Procedural

| Feature | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Creation & Testing** | 7.1 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Jama Connect (1):** [Requirements Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/requirements-management)

**Unique to Orcanos (2):** [Medical Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-qms), [Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Jama Connect | Orcanos | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 17.1% | 58.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 49.2% | 39.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 33.7% | 1.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Jama Connect

- **Medical Devices:** 24.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.8%
- **Automotive:** 7.3%
- **Computer Software:** 6.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.2%
- **Semiconductors:** 4.2%
- **Defense & Space:** 3.6%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 3.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 30.2%

#### Orcanos

- **Medical Devices:** 81.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.5%
- **Biotechnology:** 3.2%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 2.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.6%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 0.8%
- **Research:** 0.8%
- **Nanotechnology:** 0.8%
- **Medical Practice:** 0.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 0.8%
- **Other:** 0.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Jama Connect

- [codebeamer](https://www.g2.com/products/codebeamer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (141 reviews)
- [IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-engineering-requirements-management-doors-next/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (136 reviews)
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- [OpenText Application Quality Management](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-application-quality-management/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (133 reviews)
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- [Redzone](https://www.g2.com/products/qad-redzone/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (561 reviews)
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## Top Discussions

### Jama Connect

- Title: [What other tools are out there that, in your opinion can compete with Jama Connect?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33862-what-other-tools-are-out-there-that-in-your-opinion-can-compete-with-jama-connect) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "IBM DOORS Next ! Web based RM tool with Reviews, Reporting , Change and Configuration Management and PLE "
- Title: [Are there demand on synchronization of Test Steps data field from test cases between two Jama instances through Tasktop Integration Hub tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30999-are-there-demand-on-synchronization-of-test-steps-data-field-from-test-cases-between-two-jama-instances-through-tasktop-integration-hub-tool) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Lien! It looks like Tasktop introduced Test Synchronization earlier this year. Here is a link offering additional information -..."
- Title: [How does Jama Connect integrate testing into the requirements process?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-jama-connect-integrate-testing-into-the-requirements-process) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Jama Connect's Test and Quality Management feature allows QA teams to: 
- Create and organize test plans and cases. 
- Log defects in real-time when tests..."
- Title: [Can Jama Connect streamline the review and approval process?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-jama-connect-streamline-the-review-and-approval-process) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, the Review Center in Jama Connect centralizes reviews, approvals, and feedback. 

Features include: 
- Iterative, real-time reviews to shorten cycles..."
- Title: [How does Jama Connect support large-scale projects?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-jama-connect-support-large-scale-projects) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Jama Connect's scalability benchmarks include: 

- Support for up to 10 million items per project and 100 million items per instance. 

- Capability to..."

### Orcanos

- Title: [Does an Orcanos user community forum exist and is it possible to share experiences](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-an-orcanos-user-community-forum-exist-and-is-it-possible-to-share-experiences) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Willem
Currently, we don't have a community forum yet.. there will be,  but feel free to check Orcanos Academy:
https://academy.orcanos.com/"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/jama-connect-vs-orcanos)