openBIS
5.8#18 in electronic lab notebook softwareWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitopenBIS vs RSpace
What both publish
| Fact | openBIS | RSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The documentation lists standalone and Docker system documentation, and the site says binary releases are available for download. | Enterprise customers can choose on-premises deployment or a private AWS instance in a location of their choice. |
| Intended users | The openRDM.swiss service based on openBIS is aimed at experimental research groups in Swiss universities or research institutes. | The company describes its work as serving researchers, research data managers, librarians, stewards, research computing specialists, and policymakers. |
| Inventory | It tracks lab materials and samples and lets users create experimental procedures to share with lab members. | Its integrated inventory system manages samples alongside experimental documentation. |
| Support | SIS describes its email support for openBIS as “best effort.” | The contact page offers a support team and knowledge base, while Enterprise includes live chat and premium email support. |
openBIS 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 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.
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.