eLabFTW
8.2#1 in logbook softwareFrom €3,000 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisiteLabFTW vs openBIS
What both publish
| Fact | eLabFTW | openBIS |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | The site says eLabFTW can be used by any type of lab or company, including chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy, and deep tech startups. | The openRDM.swiss service based on openBIS is aimed at experimental research groups in Swiss universities or research institutes. |
| Inventory | The resource database manages items such as plasmids, compounds, antibodies and cell lines, and links those resources to experiments. | It tracks lab materials and samples and lets users create experimental procedures to share with lab members. |
| Research data | Users can import and export data in multiple formats, including PDF, ZIP, CSV, JSON, and ELN. | It stores data of any size and format connected to experiments through its web interface or API. |
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
openBIS plans
No prices published.
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 openBIS if…
It suits experimental research groups that need to connect experimental data, samples, protocols, and lab records. The openRDM.swiss service is aimed at research groups in Swiss universities and research institutes.