Centra CAPA Management vs pHKapa

Centra CAPA Management is the corrective and preventive action module in Centra’s web-based quality management system. It collects nonconformities from complaints, audits, production deviations and supplier issues, then supports root-cause analysis, corrective-action planning and improvement monitoring. Named analysis methods are 5 Why, Ishikawa (Fishbone) and Pareto. Teams can assign owners, set target dates, split work into tasks and see delays. Effectiveness checks look for recurrence and use performance data and audit evidence. CAPA records can link to products, processes, equipment, suppliers, customers, documents and audit findings. The surrounding QMS includes document records, audits, change management, training and qualification, calibration, complaints and risk management. Centra describes access as web-based and mobile compatible. It says the QMS operates in compliance with ISO, GMP and GLP requirements. Pricing is on request, with a demo and tailored quote process.

pHKapa manages corrective and preventive actions for teams investigating complaints, defects, and nonconformities. It moves issues through registration, review, planning, implementation, and verification, and supports corrective, preventive, and other action types with effectiveness checks. Root-cause analysis includes the 5 Whys and another schema. Automated workflows and ticket history record who verifies, modifies, or closes tickets. Internal and email notifications are included; users can attach documents and comment, while the Community package also offers CSV export and ticket reports. pHKapa is available as self-hosted software or as a Cloud service hosted on the maker’s servers. Community and Full Pack require a web server, PHP 7, and MySQL 5 or higher. Community is free; Full Pack costs $48 once. Cloud costs €65 per month and includes 5GB storage, daily backups, advanced HTTPS protection, and a 30-day trial. The maker describes design, manufacturing, quality improvement, and engineering teams as users.