IDBS E-WorkBook
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VisitIDBS E-WorkBook vs RSpace
What both publish
| Fact | IDBS E-WorkBook | RSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | The chemistry capability lets users draw molecules and reactions, calculate stoichiometry, and record procedures, parameters, associated data and outcomes. | RSpace includes chemical drawing and automatic stoichiometry calculations for reaction planning. |
| Compliance | IDBS states that its E-WorkBook offering is 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP compliant. | Official feature material states GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11 and GLP compliance, plus suitability for NIH Data Sharing Policy requirements. |
| Deployment | IDBS describes E-WorkBook as available in cloud and on-premise deployments. | Enterprise customers can choose on-premises deployment or a private AWS instance in a location of their choice. |
| Founded | 1989 | 2003 |
| Integrations | IDBS says instruments and equipment can connect through pre-built connectors, configurable interfaces and programming interfaces. | The site advertises more than 20 integrations spanning storage, repositories, data-management-plan tools, chemistry, biology, instruments and collaboration software. |
| Intended users | IDBS describes E-WorkBook as having a long history with top pharmaceutical companies and other large companies in adjacent sectors. | The company describes its work as serving researchers, research data managers, librarians, stewards, research computing specialists, and policymakers. |
| Inventory | The inventory capability tracks equipment and raw material use across experiments. | Its integrated inventory system manages samples alongside experimental documentation. |
| Product | IDBS describes E-WorkBook as software combining electronic lab notebook (ELN), laboratory execution system (LES) and laboratory information management system (LIMS) capabilities. | RSpace is an open-source electronic research notebook and research data management platform for research workflows. |
| Security | IDBS Cloud is built with Amazon Web Services, and IDBS says its cloud security information covers security, performance and robustness. | RSpace states that user data is encrypted at rest and over a network and that it supports 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and GLP. |
| 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. | Research Space states that it is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified. |
| Support | IDBS customer support operates 24×5, from 11:30 AEST Monday through 17:00 PST Friday, according to its support page. | The contact page offers a support team and knowledge base, while Enterprise includes live chat and premium email support. |
IDBS E-WorkBook plans
No prices published.
RSpace plans
- RSpace Open SourceFree
- Team (Academia)$6,000 a year
- Team (Commercial)$12,000 a year
- Enterprise (Academia)$34,000 a year
- Enterprise (Commercial)$34,000 a year
- InfrastructurePriced on request
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 RSpace if…
RSpace may suit researchers, data managers, librarians, stewards, research computing specialists, and policymakers who need a shared notebook and research data workflows. Enterprise customers can choose on-premises or private AWS deployment.