General Questions
Is CertManager a PLM, QMS, or ERP system, or a replacement for one?
No. CertManager isn’t a PLM, QMS, or ERP system, and it isn’t trying to be one. These systems serve very different purposes within an organization.
CertManager is designed to complement your existing systems, not replace them, by specifically managing all of your organization’s compliance data, including Declarations of Conformity, licenses, certifications, technical documentation, and other critical compliance records that too often live across disconnected systems, folders, spreadsheets, and email threads.
We have one person handling compliance for the whole company. Is CertManager overkill for a team of one?
Not at all. Whether compliance is managed by one person or a larger team, CertManager centralizes records, supports change management (critical components, regulations, standards) automates renewal alerts, and reduce the manual effort required to stay organized. We offer plans designed to support organizations of any size, so you can choose the level of access and functionality that fits your needs.
Will our compliance and regulatory team actually use it day to day?
Adoption is key to the success of any compliance platform. That’s why CertManager was built to fit the way your team already works, not force them into a new process. Whether you need a specific TCF, DoC or certificate for an audit, customer request, or internal review, AI-assisted search makes it easy to find the information you need without digging through shared drives, spreadsheets, or old email threads.
Does CertManager certify our products or guarantee compliance?
No. CertManager does not certify products or guarantee compliance. Its role is to help your team manage the information and documentation that supports your compliance efforts. CertManager tracks important tasks and dates, helps ensure you don’t miss a recertification, provides insight into the impact of changes to critical components, regulations and standards that may affect the validity of your existing certifications or requirements for new ones.
Pricing & Onboarding
Do we have to sign a contract?
Not necessarily. There are various options: from a month-to-month, no commitment plan for small teams that want flexibility, with plans stepping up all the way to an enterprise level agreement for larger or more complex organizations. Your CertManager contact can help you figure out which fits your team best.
What happens on the first call?
We start with a conversation to understand how your team manages compliance data today, where the gaps are, and what you’re looking for. From there, we’ll walk you through CertManager with a focus on the features most relevant to your needs and answer any questions along the way. We’ll also discuss whether CertManager is the right fit for your organization, along with what pricing and onboarding would look like.
How long does onboarding take?
Onboarding timelines depend on the size of your organization and the plan you choose. We’ll develop a detailed onboarding plan and schedule based on your specific needs, with the goal of getting your team up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Can we add more products, users, or sites later?
Yes. CertManager scales with you, and higher tiers unlock more users, and products as your compliance needs grow.
Is support included?
Onboarding is always included. Additional support plans are available for purchase.