eLabFTW
8.2#1 in logbook softwareFrom €3,000 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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LabArchives
8.2#1 in scientific research and laboratory softwareFrom $99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | eLabFTW | LabArchives |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Villejuif, France | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Integrations | Documented external integrations include PubChem, Bloxberg blockchain certification and Keeex timestamp processing. | Official integrations include SnapGene, GraphPad Prism, Geneious, Proofig AI, iChemLabs, Jupyter, REDCap, Protocols.io, Microsoft tools, Google tools, Box, OneDrive, Dropbox, Figshare, PubMed, and learning-management systems. |
| Inventory | The resource database manages items such as plasmids, compounds, antibodies and cell lines, and links those resources to experiments. | The Inventory product tracks supplies and samples, supports custom locations and categories, and links reagent usage to ELN experiments. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.4 out of 5 from 4 reviews. | 4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews |
| Scheduler | A built-in scheduler controls booking of shared resources and equipment with per-user permissions. | Scheduler manages laboratory equipment and resource reservations with calendars, schedules, and administrative roles. |
eLabFTW plans
- Self-hosted eLabFTWFree
- eLabFTW (self-hosted software)Free
- Training Session€470, paid once
- PRO Support€3,000 a year
- PRO Hosting 32€3,200 a year
- PRO Hosting Plus€4,985 a year
LabArchives plans
- FreeFree
- Inventory Free TrialFree
- Inventory FreeFree
- Free ELNFree
- ELN for EducationPriced on request
- Inventory Paid Academic$99 a year
Pick eLabFTW if…
It suits research labs and companies that need to organize experiments, protocols, resources, and shared equipment. Self-hosting requires a systems administrator; managed hosting is recommended for people unfamiliar with server administration.
Pick LabArchives if…
LabArchives suits research groups that need a shared electronic notebook alongside tools for inventory or equipment scheduling. Its browser and mobile options may also suit teams working across desktop and mobile devices.