Paraclyst
Paraclyst combines an electronic lab notebook (ELN) and a laboratory information management system (LIMS) in a browser-based platform for research labs.
What Paraclyst is
Paraclyst combines an electronic lab notebook (ELN) and a laboratory information management system (LIMS) in a browser-based platform for research labs. Notebook entries support rich text and can be searched, filtered, and exported; each records its author and timestamp. Sample records cover intake through disposal, with type, status, location, and links to experiments and protocols. The protocol library saves version history automatically and supports approval workflows. An equipment register tracks maintenance and service history, and equipment can be booked through the lab calendar. Paraclyst also supports milestone tracking and unlimited experiments across its listed plans. The platform runs in a browser, with no download or installation required according to its onboarding guide. The company describes researchers and lab managers as its intended users and says a dedicated support team is available 24/7. It reports encryption in transit and at rest, with each organisation's data isolated. The Starter plan costs $49.99 a month, and a 7-day trial is available. Paraclyst says it does not currently hold formal SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications.
Good
- Notebook entries are searchable, filterable, and exportable
- Tracks samples from intake to disposal
- Protocol library includes approvals and version history
- Equipment bookings are available through the lab calendar
- Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Watch out
- Starter plan costs $49.99 a month
- No formal SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certification
- Third-party lab integrations are still being explored
Who it suits
Paraclyst is intended for researchers and lab managers who need to manage notebook entries, samples, protocols, and equipment in one browser-based system. Labs with regulated-use requirements should note that formal validation documentation remains their responsibility.
Verdict
Paraclyst brings notebook, sample, protocol, and equipment records into a single browser-based lab platform. Labs should weigh its listed compliance limitations and validation responsibilities alongside its workflow features.
Plans and prices
From Paraclyst's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $49.99 a month | Up to 5 team members · Unlimited experiments · 90-day audit trail · CSV / JSON export · $49.99/month |
| Professional | $89.99 a month | Up to 15 team members · Unlimited experiments · Unlimited audit trail · CSV / JSON export · $89.99/month |
| Yearly | $900 a year | Up to 25 team members · Unlimited experiments · Unlimited audit trail · CSV / JSON export · $900/year($75/month) |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | Unlimited team members · Unlimited experiments · Multi-site management · Dedicated onboarding & SLA · Custom |
The facts
Each one read from Paraclyst's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cancellation
- The pricing FAQ says data is retained for 30 days after cancellation and can be exported in JSON or CSV before or after cancellation.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Paraclyst says it does not currently hold formal SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certifications.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Equipment
- The equipment register tracks maintenance and service history, and equipment can be booked through the lab calendar.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The roadmap lists third-party lab instrument and service integrations as an area being explored for 2027 and beyond.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Notebook
- Notebook entries support rich text and can be searched, filtered, and exported; each entry is timestamped and attributed to its author.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- Paraclyst combines an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) into one platform for research labs.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Protocols
- The protocol library saves version history automatically and supports approval workflows for protocol sign-off.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Regulated use
- The pricing page says technical controls relevant to FDA 21 CFR Part 11 are included, while formal IQ/OQ/PQ validation documentation is the regulated organisation's responsibility.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Samples
- Users can track samples from intake to disposal, including their type, status, location, and links to experiments and protocols.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Security
- The security page says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and each organisation's data is isolated from other organisations.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The About page describes a dedicated support team available 24/7.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The About page describes Paraclyst as software for researchers and lab managers, and says it was founded by experienced researchers and software engineers.checked 2 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Web app
- Paraclyst runs entirely in a browser and requires nothing to download or install, according to its onboarding guide.checked 2 Oct 2026
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