18.2
LabArchives is a suite of online tools for recording research data and managing laboratory work.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Scientific Research and Laboratory Software in 2026
Software for scientific research and laboratory work includes electronic lab notebooks, laboratory information management systems and other tools that help organize lab activities. Compare the platforms you need before choosing. If you plan to work from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, check the provider's Android app support directly.
28.1
LabCollector ELN organizes experimental data in shareable books, using tree-style structure and keyword or content search to locate records.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
36.7
Signals Notebook is a cloud-native electronic laboratory notebook for capturing, organizing, and sharing research data across pharmaceutical,…
WebAPImacOS
- 4
Benchling Notebook
Free planWebAPI6.3Free plan - 5
IDBS E-WorkBook
IDBS E-WorkBook brings together an electronic lab notebook (ELN), laboratory execution system and LIMS for research and development.
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.1 - 6
eLabNext
eLabNext is SciSure’s electronic lab notebook and laboratory workflow platform for documenting experiments, collaborating with teams and connecting…
iOSWebAPISelf-hosted6.0 - 7
Scispot
Scispot presents LabOS as a cloud lab operating system that connects instruments, applications, data, workflows and quality controls in one governed system.
WebAPI5.6 - 8
STARLIMS
AndroidiOSWeb5.6 - 9
LabWare ELN
LabWare ELN is a web-based electronic lab notebook for recording laboratory experiments, observations, and results in research and quality control settings.
Web5.5 - 10
Dotmatics Electronic Lab Notebook
Dotmatics Electronic Lab Notebook captures experimental data in searchable, queryable records for scientific learning and AI workflows.
WebAPISelf-hosted5.4 - 114.9
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BIOVIA Notebook
Dassault Systèmes
4.3 - 13
Labguru
BioData
4.3 - 14
LabVantage LIMS
LabVantage Solutions
4.3 - 15
Revvity Signals
Revvity
4.3
Choosing well
Check platform access
Products in this category run through browsers, APIs, iOS, self-hosted deployments, Windows and Linux. Match the software to the computers, servers and mobile devices you use.
Compare plans and trials
Some listed products, including Benchling Notebook, LabArchives and LabCollector ELN, provide a free plan. LabCollector ELN also advertises a 30-day trial.
Paid products may publish pricing on request. IDBS E-WorkBook, Dotmatics Electronic Lab Notebook, LabWare ELN and Sapio LIMS use that pricing note, while SciSure lists a free trial.
Choose a deployment model
Browser-based access may suit teams that prefer using the software on the web. Organizations planning to host systems themselves can consider options such as Dotmatics Electronic Lab Notebook and IDBS E-WorkBook.
Check API support when the software needs to connect with other systems. Dotmatics Electronic Lab Notebook and IDBS E-WorkBook list API platforms.
Match the lab workflow
Electronic lab notebooks and LIMS appear across this category. Review the product details to confirm that the workflow you need is covered before comparing plans or platforms.
Questions people ask
Can I start with a free plan?
Benchling Notebook, LabArchives and LabCollector ELN list free plans. LabArchives also lists paid pricing from $330 per user per year.
Which tools offer a free trial?
LabArchives, LabCollector ELN, SciSure and Signals Notebook list free trials; LabCollector ELN specifies 30 days.
Which platforms are available?
The list covers web, API, iOS, self-hosted, Windows and Linux access, with availability differing by product.
Do products publish their prices?
Pricing varies. Several paid products say pricing is on request, while free-plan products publish free access details.