Calira

Calira

Clustermarket Ltd t/a Calira
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Calira is an equipment booking and management platform for shared R&D lab equipment. It replaces the shared spreadsheets, Outlook calendars, paper signup sheets, and other improvised systems that most labs use to manage access to shared instruments. Labs use Calira to track instrument utilisation, improve asset visibility, reduce booking conflicts, prevent downtime, plan CapEx, and produce structured usage data. More than 1,800 labs in 53 countries run on Calira, including teams at Moderna, Takeda, Eli Lilly, Bayer, Novo Nordisk, Stanford, and MIT. Feature overview: - Equipment booking - Equipment management - Usage reporting - Maintenance tracking - User management - Notifications

About

Labs deserve more than just another LIMS. They need a complete operating system for modern laboratory operations. QBench delivers exactly that – transforming how labs handle everything from order placement to sample processing to automated reporting. Think of QBench as your lab's operating system. Simple. Powerful. Adaptable. While other LIMS solutions force labs into rigid structures with heavy custom code and vendor dependency, QBench flows with your needs. It bends. It adapts. When your processes evolve, QBench evolves with you. Here's what sets QBench apart: First, it adapts to your secret sauce. Every lab has its own distinct workflow and it's own rhythm. QBench honors that uniqueness by offering unparalleled configurability. You shape the workflows. You define the data fields. You stitch together the automations. Through it all, QBench's team of former bench scientists works alongside you, offering expert guidance and value-added workflow suggestions. Next, it automates the tedious parts of lab work. Through its file parsers and robust API, QBench connects seamlessly with your existing instruments and systems, creating a unified ecosystem where data flows automatically. No manual data entry. No transcription errors. Reliable automation that lets your team focus on what truly matters: the science. Finally, QBench brings everything together in one powerful platform. Track inventory in real time. Give clients instant access to their results through a dedicated portal. Generate insights through built-in analytics. Maintain the highest quality standards with an integrated Quality Management System (QMS) that keeps you audit-ready, always. QBench empowers laboratories to work smarter. It's cloud-based, so you're always connected. It's secure, so your data stays protected. It's constantly evolving, just like the science it supports.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Pharmaceutical and biotech companies with R&D facilities that use shared equipment.

Audience

Laboratory Managers, Laboratory Directors, Laboratory Techs, Laboratory Operations Staff

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

We offer three annual subscription plans: Core (academic customers only), Premium and Enterprise.
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$275/user/month
Foundation: $275/user/month
Growth: $325/user/month
Advanced: $425/user/month
Enterprise: Contact Us

See features by subscription package on our website!
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.7 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.9 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • We are pleased to announce the implementation of Clustermarket software in our laboratory. This innovative solution enables multiple workgroups to utilise shared equipment in a time-efficient manner, while ensuring the lab space is optimally allocated to specific groups. Scheduled room occupancy is shared and accessible for viewing at any time and from any location, facilitating convenient lab booking management.
  • Centralised platform Improved efficiency Enhanced collaboration Real-time availability & reporting User-friendly interface Strong customer support
  • 24/7 access from any computer to plan and assure needed equipment will be available. Every students or lab personnel know when equipment is available. No more losing an experiment because the plate had to sit too long before being read... Awesome customer service!
  • Easy to add new users. their roles and new instruments. New students learnt it very quickly. Really nice overview of the user current and future bookings. As an administrator, very nice overview of students booking and possibility to cancel them and/or book it for different time slot if there is a clash
  • This is a fantastic product that is easy to use and manage. The support team has consistently been prompt, helpful, and timely. Highly recommended!

Cons

  • Following a year of using the software, we are pleased to report that our experience of working with Clustermarket has been satisfactory.
  • I am genuinely struggling to think of any, though would love a dark mode!
  • A little tricky to learn to use but then it is so helpful
  • Booking range is 15 min, could be more flexible. Ideally it would be free of charge
  • None. I don't have any concerns or problems with the product or the service.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Clustermarket Ltd t/a Calira
Founded: 2015
United Kingdom
calira.co

Company Information

QBench
Founded: 2015
United States
qbench.com

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Categories

Categories

LIMS Features

Audit Trail
Certificates of Analysis
Data Import / Export
Electronic Laboratory Notebook
Inventory Management
Lab Instrument Interface
Reporting & Statistics
Sample Tracking
Specification Management
Workflow Management

Asset Tracking Features

Activity Tracking
Audit Trails
Barcoding / RFID
Checkout / Check-In
Depreciation Tracking
Disposal Tracking
Inventory Management
Location Tracking
QR Codes
Reservations
Service History

Facility Management Features

Asset Management
Commercial Properties
Equipment Management
Facility Scheduling
Incident Management
Inspection Management
Inventory Control
Maintenance Tracking
Preventive Maintenance
Residential Properties
Room Scheduling
Schools
Space Planning
Vendor Management
Visitor Management
Work Order Management

Scheduling Features

Alerts/Notifications
Appointment Scheduling
Automated Scheduling
Calendar Management
Class Scheduling
Employee Scheduling
Facility Scheduling
Group Scheduling
Interview Scheduling
Meeting Room Booking
Multi-Location
Online Scheduling
Payment Processing
Real-time Scheduling
Reservations
Resource Scheduling
Room Booking Management

Tool Management Features

Calibration Management
Fixed Asset Management
Issue & Return Management
Job Costing
Maintenance Scheduling
Order Management
Tool Kitting

LIMS Features

Audit Trail
Certificates of Analysis
Data Import / Export
Electronic Laboratory Notebook
Inventory Management
Lab Instrument Interface
Reporting & Statistics
Sample Tracking
Specification Management
Workflow Management

Lab Inventory Management Features

Barcode Scanning
Expiration Date Management
Purchasing
Reorder Management
Sample Management
Supply Management
Usage Tracking
Vendor Management

Medical Lab Features

Audit Trail
Data Analysis Auditing
Data Security
EMR Interface
Fax Management
Lab Instrument Interface
Multi-Location Printing
Online Instrumentation
Physician Test Panels
Procedure-Based Billing
Sample Tracking

Integrations

Benchling
Domo
Google
Google Cloud Identity
HubSpot CRM
HubSpot Customer Platform
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Office 2024
Microsoft Power BI
NetSuite
Okta
QuickBooks Online
RSpace
SciSure
Tableau
metrc

Integrations

Benchling
Domo
Google
Google Cloud Identity
HubSpot CRM
HubSpot Customer Platform
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Office 2024
Microsoft Power BI
NetSuite
Okta
QuickBooks Online
RSpace
SciSure
Tableau
metrc
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