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14,000 laboratories. 125 countries. 98% customer satisfaction! Improve your lab's productivity, throughput, efficiency, data integrity, and compliance with LabWare's suite of laboratory automation solutions. LabWare offers flexible deployment options. Laboratories who are eager to deploy within 30 days can choose the cost-optimized + fully validated SaaS LIMS that contains best practice workflows. Laboratories that need a fully customizable enterprise-level LIMS/ELN can choose between flexible cloud or self-hosted deployment options. LabWare users enjoy world class features such as: lot management, sample management, stability management, environmental monitoring, instrument interfacing, workflows and dashboards, inventory management, COAs, barcoding, and much more!

About

SciSure helps scientific organizations replace fragmented, disconnected systems with a single governed platform for managing lab operations, so teams spend less time reconciling data across tools and more time on research. By combining Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and Health & Safety (EHS) capabilities in one system, SciSure improves reproducibility, strengthens visibility into day-to-day lab activity, and helps organizations reduce risk as they scale. Researchers document experiments, protocols, and results in a structured, searchable digital format with customizable templates and version control, replacing paper notebooks and scattered files. Samples are tracked from intake through processing, storage, and disposal, maintaining full lineage and chain-of-custody records alongside chemical and general lab inventory management and workflow automation. Health & Safety functionality is built into the same platform, covering chemical inventory alongside Safety Data Sheets (SDS), regulatory compliance workflows, and audit readiness, so labs don't need a separate system to stay compliant and audit-ready. Labs can also extend the platform through an optional marketplace of add-ons, so they can bring in additional capability, like AI-powered support, automated data analysis, protocol generation, toxicity prediction, and image analysis, only where it adds value, without disrupting the rest of their workflow or committing to features they don't need. SciSure also connects directly to lab instruments, external databases, and third-party tools, so data moves between systems without manual re-entry. SciSure supports both cloud and dedicated hosting, giving organizations control over the deployment model that fits their infrastructure, security, and compliance requirements. It's built to serve academic institutions, biopharma and biotech companies, and start-ups alike, with role-based support for scientists, lab operations staff, safety and compliance teams, leadership, and IT professionals, so the platform works the way each type of user actually needs it to.

Why SciSure is Better than LabWare LIMS

LabWare is a powerful, highly configurable LIMS, but that flexibility comes at a cost: implementations commonly take six to eighteen months, require dedicated LIMS admins or consultants, and the interface is often described as dated. It's also LIMS-first, with ELN and other capabilities layered in separately. SciSure combines ELN, LIMS, and Health & Safety in one platform from the start, aiming for a faster path to a working lab environment, backed by an open marketplace of AI and specialty add-ons.

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Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

The global leader in LIMS and ELN for over 30 years with 98% customer satisfaction! 14,000 laboratories across 125 countries trust LabWare to streamline their laboratory workflows.

Audience

Scientific and regulated organizations managing complex research and safety operations.

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

Academic, Industry, and Startup pricing are available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • Cost, feature content, feature addition request fulfillment, customer service, universal capability, and plenty more.
  • I converted to an electronic lab notebook system with my MS in Biotechnology students several years ago and researched a variety of platforms. I selected eLabJournal because of its ease of use, compatibility in a teaching situation, and excellent customer service and support.
  • I enjoy that the product is web based, allowing me to access is from numerous devices. I also enjoy the compatibility of excel online, allowing me to have consistent backups.
  • - User Friendly - Highly flexible and customisable Inventory (including printing barcode labels, scan operation, and full integration with ELN) - Every user action is audit-trailed - Data/sample info is never deleted (only archived) - Each research group has a separate ELN environment, with cross-group collaborations being easy to set up - Quick and cyber-secure private cloud installation

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

LabWare
Founded: 1986
United States
www.labware.com

Company Information

SciSure
Founded: 2010
Boston, MA, USA
www.scisure.com

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Categories

Chemical Supported
Chemical Inventory Supported
ELN Supported
Lab Automation Supported
LIMS Supported
Medical Lab Supported

Categories

AI Science Supported

SciSure applies AI where it creates measurable value for scientists. Marketplace add-ons bring this into practice: an in-platform support assistant, automated data analysis, AI-assisted protocol generation, in silico toxicity prediction, and image analysis tools for cell and particle detection, plus specialized add-ons for areas like CAR-T research. Data control stays with the lab; models only see what's explicitly permitted, and outputs are built to be traceable rather than opaque. Teams can choose which AI tools to enable, keep them isolated to specific workflows, and add capability without disrupting the rest of the platform.

Chemical Inventory Supported

SciSure helps labs track chemical stock, quantities, and locations in real time. Teams can monitor expiration dates, usage, and reorder needs while maintaining the documentation required for safety and regulatory compliance. Centralized chemical tracking reduces the risk of shortages, expired materials, or compliance gaps across lab locations.

ELN Supported

SciSure's ELN gives researchers a digital space to document experiments, protocols, and results in a structured, searchable format. It replaces paper notebooks and scattered files with a single system that supports reproducibility and easier collaboration across teams. Records stay organized and accessible, making it simpler to reference past work, share findings, and maintain consistent documentation standards across a lab or organization.

SciSure helps labs keep track of reagents, consumables, and equipment in one place. Teams can monitor stock levels, set reorder thresholds, and reduce the risk of running out of critical materials mid-experiment. Centralized inventory data also makes it easier to plan purchasing, track usage patterns, and maintain visibility into what's on hand across labs or locations.

LIMS Supported

SciSure's LIMS gives labs a structured system for tracking samples from intake through results. Teams can manage sample lineage, automate workflows, and keep testing data organized and traceable. The system supports compliance requirements out of the box, helping labs maintain audit-ready records without adding administrative overhead. It's built to scale alongside growing sample volumes and increasingly complex lab operations.

Medical Lab Supported

SciSure supports medical and clinical laboratories with tools to manage samples, track results, and maintain compliant, audit-ready records. The platform helps labs standardize workflows across testing, documentation, and reporting, reducing manual errors and giving lab managers clearer visibility into day-to-day operations. Built-in Health & Safety features help labs meet regulatory requirements while keeping processes consistent across teams and locations.

SciSure gives labs a central place to store, organize, and access safety data sheets for the chemicals they work with. Teams can quickly pull up hazard information, handling guidance, and compliance documentation when needed, reducing time spent searching for safety information and helping labs stay prepared for audits or safety reviews.

SciSure centralizes scientific data from instruments, experiments, and lab systems into one organized, searchable environment. Rather than data living in disconnected files or systems, teams get a single source of truth for tracking, retrieving, and reviewing lab data. This supports easier collaboration, stronger data integrity, and more reliable long-term record-keeping across the organization.

LIMS Features

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

Lab Inventory Management Features

Barcode Scanning Supported
Expiration Date Management Supported
Purchasing Supported
Reorder Management Supported
Sample Management Not Supported
Supply Management Supported
Usage Tracking Supported
Vendor Management Supported

Medical Lab Features

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

Chemical Features

Certificates of Analysis Supported
Chemical Process Simulation Supported
Computer-Assisted Structure Elucidation (CASE) Not Supported
Inventory Management Supported
ISO Management Supported
Particle Tracking Supported
Reporting & Statistics Supported
Samples Tracking Supported
Traceability Supported
Uncertainty Analysis Supported

LIMS Features

Audit Trail Supported
Certificates of Analysis Not Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Electronic Laboratory Notebook Supported
Inventory Management Supported
Lab Instrument Interface Supported
Reporting & Statistics Not Supported
Sample Tracking Supported
Specification Management Supported
Workflow Management Supported

Medical Lab Features

Audit Trail Supported
Data Analysis Auditing Not Supported
Data Security Supported
EMR Interface Not Supported
Fax Management Not Supported
Lab Instrument Interface Supported
Multi-Location Printing Not Supported
Online Instrumentation Supported
Physician Test Panels Not Supported
Procedure-Based Billing Not Supported
Sample Tracking Supported

Integrations

BarTender Supported
Box Not Supported
Calira Not Supported
Confident Cannabis Supported
Dropbox Not Supported
Elemental Machines Not Supported
Google Drive Not Supported
Mendeley Not Supported
Microsoft Excel Not Supported
Microsoft PowerPoint Not Supported
Microsoft Word Not Supported
Res_Q Supported
SAP NetWeaver Supported

Integrations

BarTender Not Supported
Box Supported
Calira Supported
Confident Cannabis Not Supported
Dropbox Supported
Elemental Machines Supported
Google Drive Supported
Mendeley Supported
Microsoft Excel Supported
Microsoft PowerPoint Supported
Microsoft Word Supported
Res_Q Not Supported
SAP NetWeaver Not Supported