Why Teams Upgrade from Castor to Clincove
EDC is just the beginning. Clincove unifies your entire clinical trial operation.
Castor gives you EDC. Clincove gives you a complete, unified platform where eISF, eTMF, eSource, and EDC work together seamlessly.
Castor vs Clincove
EDC-only vs Complete Unified Platform
| Feature | Castor EDC | Clincove |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Scope | ✕ EDC only | ✓ Unified eISF/eTMF/EDC/eSource |
| eISF Integration | ✕ Not available | ✓ Native & real-time sync |
| eTMF Capabilities | ✕ Limited / third-party | ✓ Built-in, inspection-ready |
| eSource | ✕ Basic forms only | ✓ Full eSource to EDC flow |
| Site-Sponsor Sync | ✕ Manual exports | ✓ Automatic real-time |
| Monitoring | ✕ Remote SDV add-on | ✓ Integrated source verification |
| Protocol AI | ✕ Not available | ✓ Built-in AI engine |
| Compliance | ✕ 21 CFR Part 11 | ✓ 21 CFR Part 11 + GDPR + HIPAA |
| eSource Integration | ✕ Basic survey capture | ✓ Native unified |
| Real-time Analytics | ✕ Basic reporting | ✓ Live dashboards |
| Patient Recruitment | ✕ Not available | ✓ Built-in tools |
| API Access | ✓ REST API available | ✓ RESTful API, open |
| Multi-language Support | ✕ 10+ languages | ✓ 15+ languages |
| Mobile Access | ✓ Responsive web app | ✓ Fully responsive |
| Training Required | ✓ Low (simple EDC) | ✓ < 2 hours |
| Customer Support | ✕ Email & chat | ✓ 24/7 with dedicated CSM |
The Power of Unified
What you get when eISF, eTMF, and EDC work as one.
eISF + EDC Integration
50% faster site startupWhen a site documents consent in the eISF, it automatically updates in the EDC. No double entry, no reconciliation delays.
Real-Time eTMF
Audit-ready alwaysDocuments created at the site flow instantly to your eTMF, automatically filed in the correct TMF reference model location.
Unified Source Data
60% monitoring cost reductioneSource data flows directly to the EDC with full provenance tracking. Monitors verify at source without travel.
Single Login
Higher site satisfactionSites log in once to access everything. No more context switching between EDC, document systems, and communication tools.
From Teams Who Upgraded
We started with Castor for EDC but quickly hit a wall. Clincove gave us the integrated eISF and eTMF we needed without buying three separate products.
The eISF integration alone saved us months of setup time. Our sites love having everything in one place.
Switch in 3 Steps
Moving from EDC-only to a unified platform is easier than you think.
Assessment
1-2 daysWe analyze your current Castor setup, study forms, and workflows to build a tailored migration plan.
Migration
1-2 weeksData migration, form import, eISF/eTMF configuration, and full environment validation.
Go Live
1 weekTraining, parallel running, and smooth cutover with all your new eISF and eTMF capabilities active.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about upgrading from Castor EDC to Clincove.
Clincove is a full unified clinical trial platform that includes EDC, eISF (electronic Investigator Site File), eTMF (electronic Trial Master File), eSource data capture, and Protocol AI for automated form generation. Everything works together in a single integrated system, eliminating the need for separate tools and manual data transfers between systems.
Yes, and in many ways easier. Clincove features a modern, intuitive user experience that requires less than 2 hours of training for site users. While Castor is known for its simple EDC interface, Clincove delivers that same ease of use across the entire platform, including eISF, eTMF, and eSource -- all from a single login.
Clincove pricing is competitive with Castor for EDC functionality alone, but you get the full unified platform included: eISF, eTMF, eSource, Protocol AI, and real-time analytics. When you factor in the cost of adding separate eISF and eTMF tools on top of Castor, Clincove typically delivers significant savings.
Yes, we provide form import tools that can recreate your existing Castor study forms in Clincove. Our migration team handles the conversion, including edit checks and validation rules, ensuring your forms work identically in the new environment. Active study data can also be migrated with full audit trail preservation.
Yes, Clincove is built for modern trial designs including decentralized and hybrid trials. Our platform includes eConsent for remote informed consent, eSource for direct data capture at the point of care, remote monitoring capabilities, and a fully responsive interface that works on any device -- enabling true site-less or hybrid trial models.
Clincove maintains comprehensive compliance certifications including HIPAA, GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11, ICH-GCP, WHO Annex 5 (formerly Annex 11), and SOC 2 Type II. Our platform is continuously validated and undergoes regular third-party security audits. We also support CDISC/CDASH standards for data collection and submission.
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