Decision guide
Spreadsheet traceability vs governed evidence workspace
Spreadsheets can start quickly, but governance, review, and continuous updates become fragile as complexity grows.
Spreadsheet strengths
- Fast initial setup for early exploration.
- Low tooling barrier for small teams and one-off analyses.
Governed workspace strengths
- Version-aware workflows with durable change history and ownership.
- Traceable links between requirements, risks, controls, and verification outputs.
For device-level regulated evidence work, see VigilySys.