eLabFTW
8.2#1 in logbook softwareFrom €3,000 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | eLabFTW | Labfolder |
|---|---|---|
| API | The REST API lets external programs read and write eLabFTW data, and the documentation links to a Python library. | Labfolder provides an HTTP-based REST API for creating, updating, deleting, querying, and exchanging data with third-party applications. |
| Headquarters | Villejuif, France | Berlin, Germany |
| Integrations | Documented external integrations include PubChem, Bloxberg blockchain certification and Keeex timestamp processing. | Labfolder lists Dropbox, Figshare, and Labregister among its in-ELN apps; all listed apps are free except Signature Workflows. |
| Inventory | The resource database manages items such as plasmids, compounds, antibodies and cell lines, and links those resources to experiments. | Labregister connects inventory records to Labfolder notes and is included with Labfolder at no extra cost. |
| Research data | Users can import and export data in multiple formats, including PDF, ZIP, CSV, JSON, and ELN. | Users can work with different data types, track changes, and export research data. |
| Security | The project describes static code analysis, dependency vulnerability scanning, container vulnerability scanning, and security practices to prevent SQL injection and XSS. | Labfolder says data is processed and stored in Germany, protected with 256-bit SSL encryption, and backed up daily. |
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
Labfolder plans
- LabfolderPriced on request
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 Labfolder if…
Labfolder is presented for individual researchers and teams in academia, industry, startups, and public-sector research. It may suit groups needing shared experiment records and linked inventory.