IDBS E-WorkBook
6.1#5 in scientific research and laboratory softwareWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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LabArchives
8.2#1 in scientific research and laboratory softwareFrom $99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | IDBS E-WorkBook | LabArchives |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 | G2 lists LabArchives as serving customers since 2009, the company’s stated founding year. |
| Headquarters | Woking, UK | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Integrations | IDBS says instruments and equipment can connect through pre-built connectors, configurable interfaces and programming interfaces. | 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 inventory capability tracks equipment and raw material use across experiments. | The Inventory product tracks supplies and samples, supports custom locations and categories, and links reagent usage to ELN experiments. |
| Security certifications | IDBS states that its management systems cover quality under ISO 9001 and information security under ISO 27001, and that its cloud data centers hold SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 certifications. | LabArchives states that it has FedRAMP Moderate authorization, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001:2022 certification, with HIPAA, GDPR, FERPA, and 21 CFR Part 11 alignment. |
| Support | IDBS customer support operates 24×5, from 11:30 AEST Monday through 17:00 PST Friday, according to its support page. | Enterprise licensing includes onboarding, implementation guidance, unlimited support, and a dedicated Enterprise Success Manager. |
IDBS E-WorkBook plans
No prices published.
LabArchives plans
- FreeFree
- Inventory Free TrialFree
- Inventory FreeFree
- Free ELNFree
- ELN for EducationPriced on request
- Inventory Paid Academic$99 a year
Pick IDBS E-WorkBook if…
E-WorkBook suits research and development teams that need to capture experimental records and coordinate laboratory work. Its compliance workflows, chemistry tools and instrument capture may also fit organizations with those requirements.
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.