Alternatives to CEDOC - Compare Noex and CEDOC

Are you looking for an alternative to CEDOC for risk assessment and CE marking of machinery? Then Noex is worth a closer look.

CEDOC is one of the more established software solutions for machinery safety on the Swedish market. It is an on-premise, locally installed application featuring guided questionnaires, legal requirements, and tools for documenting risk assessments.

Noex is a modern, cloud-based alternative. We developed the platform in collaboration with machinery safety experts, consultants, machine manufacturers, and the manufacturing industry, driven by a clear objective: to streamline workflows for everyone involved in the CE marking process.

Both solutions can be utilized for risk assessment and CE marking. The core differences lie in workflow organization, management of risks and legal requirements, collaboration capabilities, and overall value per license cost.

Noex or CEDOC - Which one should you choose?

Noex is an alternative to CEDOC for organizations seeking a web-based, customizable platform where multiple stakeholders can collaborate simultaneously on risk assessments, legal requirements, risk reduction measures, and technical documentation.

In Noex, you can conduct standalone risk assessments in accordance with ISO 12100, utilize guided questionnaires, or carry out independent regulatory compliance audits. You can also combine these workflows seamlessly within the same project.

Furthermore, Noex features a machinery register, project hierarchies, Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS), validation of risk reduction measures, and personalized action lists.

CEDOC may be a better fit if you require offline functionality, maintain extensive legacy documentation in CEDOC, or specifically rely on EN ISO 13854 support integrated directly into the software interface.

Pricing is another significant differentiator. Noex Team costs SEK 1,490 per month for three full users and seven limited users. This equals the monthly cost of CEDOC Lite for a single user, billed annually.

Noex vs. CEDOC - Feature Comparison

Usability and Collaboration

Risk Assessment and Legal Requirements

Projects and Documentation

Safety Functions and Standards

This comparison is based on Noex product specifications, competitive assessments, and publicly available documentation from Cedoc AB. "Not verified" indicates that we have been unable to confirm the presence of an equivalent feature, not necessarily that it is absent. Feature availability may vary based on subscription tiers and software versions.

Why Choose Noex as an Alternative to CEDOC?

Risk Assessment and Legal Compliance Are Fundamentally Distinct

This highlights a primary architectural distinction between the two systems.

In CEDOC, the risk assessment workflow is intrinsically linked to questionnaires and the Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs) of the specific legislation being applied.

While this approach can be pragmatic - particularly when auditing line-by-line against the Machinery Directive or Machinery Regulation and documenting findings adjacent to each clause - it limits flexibility.

Modern engineering workflows often demand a different approach.

A design engineer may need to identify hazards and estimate risks strictly in accordance with ISO 12100 without cycling through the entire catalogue of legal directives. Conversely, a compliance officer may need to verify regulatory alignment without executing a full risk assessment from scratch.

Noex decouples these two disciplines, allowing you to manage them independently.

You can conduct a pure ISO 12100 risk assessment, leverage guided questionnaires, or execute an isolated legal compliance review. When project requirements dictate, these methodologies can be combined effortlessly.

This provides your engineering organization with maximum procedural flexibility.

The capability to define custom legal frameworks and compliance hierarchies is unique to Noex.

Seamless Collaboration Without Exchanging Project Files

Machinery safety is inherently cross-functional, rarely confined to the person compiling the risk assessment.

A mechanical designer identifies a hazard. A controls engineer specifies a safety-related modification to the control system. The project manager oversees implementation, and a validation specialist verifies that the safeguard operates as intended.

CEDOC relies on local file management. Multi-user capability is accommodated through floating or individual licensing models and a separate Viewer tool for reviewing action reports.

However, this does not match the efficiency of true concurrent engineering within a shared, browser-based environment.

In Noex, all stakeholders collaborate directly on a single, centralized platform.

Identified hazards, standards, corrective actions, technical notes, and verification records remain contextualized within the project. When a task is assigned, there is no need to transfer project archives or risk data desynchronization.

Through the personal dashboard, each team member accesses a tailored overview of assigned action items.
At the enterprise level, the dashboard provides managers with instant oversight across all active machinery projects.

For organizations requiring input from multidisciplinary teams, this streamlines daily CE-marking workflows significantly.

Adapt the Software to Your Engineering Processes

Risk assessment rarely exists in isolation.

Projects frequently involve customer-specific specifications, internal design guidelines, factory acceptance test (FAT) routines, and other harmonized standards that demand systematic verification.

Noex is built on a modular architecture.

You can deploy standardized directives, checklists, and inspection protocols, or configure fully customized templates. Projects are assembled with the exact functional modules required and organized into clear functional hierarchies.

This enables a single software environment to manage diverse engineering projects without forcing every asset into an identical mold.

CEDOC also offers customization features, such as custom hazard lists and project templates.

However, according to CEDOC's documentation, adding additional European directives does not automatically generate corresponding questionnaire modules; these must be managed through separate workarounds.

For organizations looking to implement proprietary verification structures and standard checklists, evaluating these systemic differences is critical.

From Single Machines to Integrated Manufacturing Systems

An individual machine may be part of an assembly of machinery (machinery line), which in turn forms part of an entire production plant.

Furthermore, industrial machinery undergoes modifications, retrofits, and upgrades across its lifecycle, linking it to multiple engineering projects over time.

Noex features a comprehensive machinery register where individual units, assemblies of machines, and plant installations are structured hierarchically.

Each machine can be linked across several projects, establishing full traceability between the physical asset, technical modifications, and the associated technical file.

CEDOC manages risk assessments on a per-document basis and seems to lack native support for multi-tiered entity hierarchies.

An equivalent asset register supporting machinery hierarchies and multi-project lifecycle mapping has not been verified in CEDOC.

Beyond Risk Assessment: Complete Safety Lifecycle Management

The risk assessment identifies which risks must be mitigated. Executing the risk reduction strategy requires detailed safety engineering.

Safety functions must be specified. Required Performance Levels (PLr) or SIL targets must be determined. Protective measures must be designed, implemented, and systematically validated.

To address the entire safety lifecycle, Noex includes dedicated modules for:

• PLr determination (ISO 13849-1) and SIL assignment (IEC 62061).

• Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS) in compliance with ISO 13849-1.

• Validation of safety-related parts of control systems and protective measures.

• Safety distance calculations in accordance with ISO 13855:2024 and reaching distance calculations per ISO 13857:2019.

• Integrated compilation of operating instructions, inspection protocols, and commissioning checklists.

These capabilities form a coherent, end-to-end engineering workflow where safety parameters are fully linked to hazards, corrective measures, and project records.

CEDOC provides standard inspection protocols, reference guidance to select standards, and tools for compiling technical documentation and Declarations of Conformity.

The distinction is not that CEDOC is limited strictly to risk assessment, but rather the depth to which each platform supports the overall machinery safety lifecycle and engineering workflow.

Noex vs. CEDOC - Commercial Comparison

The licensing structures reflect fundamentally different models.

Both vendors offer annual subscription models, but the allocation of user seats varies considerably.

Pricing based on annual billing. Noex pricing is stated exclusive of VAT. CEDOC pricing is based on the vendor’s published 12-month tier calculator as of October 2026. Verify current terms and applicable taxes prior to procurement.

At the identical monthly cost of CEDOC Lite, Noex Team provides access for three full engineering users plus seven limited users.

Compared to CEDOC Plus, Noex Team represents a saving of SEK 600 per month, or SEK 7,200 annually - an approximate reduction of 29 percent in software licensing expenditure as well as more users added.

While the license tiers are not identical in scope, the cost disparity is significant for engineering teams requiring collaborative access across departments.

CEDOC Lite includes individual customer support and onboarding. CEDOC Plus further incorporates two hours of expert technical consulting.

Noex provides direct support via email, phone, and screen-sharing sessions, with structured onboarding and specialized training packages available separately. Additionally, Noex maintains an extensive partner network of accredited machinery safety consultants for organizations requiring third-party verification of technical files, validation reviews, or complex risk assessments.

These service factors should be evaluated when assessing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

As an agile, expanding technology provider, we routinely structure customized enterprise agreements for organizations migrating from legacy systems or deploying Noex across multiple plants and engineering divisions.

When is CEDOC the Preferred Solution?

While Noex provides advanced, scalable functionality, specific operational constraints may make CEDOC the more practical selection.

Requirements for Fully Offline Operation

As an on-premise installation, CEDOC operates completely independently of an internet connection, without relying on cloud infrastructure.

For facilities with air-gapped networks, strict defense-related IT constraints, or engineering work performed in remote environments lacking connectivity, this is a distinct operational advantage.

Integrated Guidance on EN ISO 13854

CEDOC integrates direct guidance modules and standard extracts covering standards such as EN ISO 13854:2019 (minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body), EN ISO 13855, and EN ISO 13857.

While Noex provides automated calculation tools for ISO 13855:2024 and ISO 13857:2019, it does not currently integrate dedicated reference matrices for EN ISO 13854.

If your engineering team relies heavily on embedded look-up tables for EN ISO 13854, this feature in CEDOC provides tangible value.

Extensive Legacy Data and Established Workflows in CEDOC

CEDOC has been an established fixture in the Nordic machinery sector for decades.

If your organization possesses extensive archives of CEDOC project files, has trained personnel, and maintains validated workflows built around its interface, protecting that engineering investment is a valid consideration.

A software migration should only be undertaken if your organization requires broader functional scope, improved lifecycle tracking, enhanced multi-user collaboration, and quantifiable savings in licensing and administration.

Which Solution Aligns With Your Operations?

The choice depends entirely on your engineering and compliance methodology.

If your workflow centers on individual engineers working independently on localized CEDOC files, you are satisfied with the questionnaire model, and you require offline capabilities, CEDOC remains a robust tool.

However, if you require the separation of ISO 12100 risk assessments from legal auditing, need custom verification workflows, or require real-time, multi-disciplinary collaboration within a modern platform, Noex warrants serious evaluation.

We recommend benchmarking both solutions using a live machinery project.

Conduct a risk assessment, assign corrective actions, invite colleagues to collaborate, and compile the technical documentation. The operational differences will become evident immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CEDOC Alternatives

What alternatives are available to CEDOC?

Noex is a modern cloud-based alternative to CEDOC for risk assessment, CE marking, compliance verification, and technical file compilation. The platform also incorporates a machinery register, plant hierarchies, Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS), and measure validation workflows.

Is Noex more cost-effective than CEDOC?

Noex Solo is priced at SEK 1,190/month, compared to SEK 1,490/month for CEDOC Lite. Noex Team costs SEK 1,490/month for three full users and seven limited users, whereas CEDOC Plus is SEK 2,090/month for two users. Prices reflect annual billing, and functional parameters differ between packages.

Is there a web-based alternative to CEDOC?

Yes. Noex is a SaaS platform accessed directly through standard web browsers, enabling seamless concurrent collaboration on machinery safety projects.

Can I perform a standalone risk assessment without legal requirements in Noex?

Yes. Noex allows you to perform standalone risk assessments strictly according to ISO 12100, execute guided question-based audits, or conduct regulatory compliance checks independently. These modules can also be linked dynamically.

Can multiple users work concurrently in Noex?

Yes. Noex supports real-time multi-user collaboration within the same project, governed by role-based access controls.

Can CEDOC be used offline?

Yes. CEDOC is an on-premise desktop application operating on local project files, which is advantageous in environments with restricted or unavailable network connections.

Does Noex support the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230?

Yes. Noex provides full support for the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 as well as the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and other relevant Union harmonization legislation.

Can I migrate existing CEDOC projects to Noex?

Feasibility depends on the data structure and export formats available from your CEDOC database. Contact our engineering team to review options for migrating or repurposing your legacy technical documentation.

Ready to Compare Noex Against Your Current Workflow?

If you currently use CEDOC, we would be pleased to demonstrate how your safety engineering and CE processes translate to Noex.

Provide a real-world machine example from your facility. We will demonstrate how ISO 12100 risk assessments, legal requirements, risk reduction measures, and technical files function seamlessly within a collaborative multi-user environment.

We are also available to tailor a licensing model scaled specifically to your operational footprint.

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This comparison is published by Noex Technologies AB, developer of the Noex platform. We have a commercial interest in this assessment. Information regarding CEDOC is based on publicly available vendor documentation and internal comparative benchmarks. This document does not constitute an independent conformity assessment or certified user test. Features, pricing, and licensing terms remain subject to change by respective owners.

References:

• CEDOC – Product Documentation

• CEDOC – User Manual & Guidelines

• CEDOC – Technical Support & Harmonized Standards

• CEDOC – Licensing & Commercial Tiers

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026.