Labguru

Labguru

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Labguru is a secure, cloud-based Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), LIMS and informatics platform which offers a complete solution for life science research and industry. It records and manages laboratory data and inventory, includes molecular biology tools and chemistry tools, enables automation of the lab, insight into lab data making labs run more efficiently. With Labguru, scientists can design experiments and workflows, capture structured and unstructured data, manage projects, and share their work. Customizable experiment templates, integration of protocols, SOPs, and other cutting-edge features help to increase data quality, streamline workflows and reduce costs. Labguru is available on desktops and mobile devices via the cloud. Labguru is part of Holtzbrinck Publishing Group and serves over 100,000 scientists worldwide from startups, universities, research institutes up to some of the largest pharma companies.

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 Labguru

Labguru offers a solid unified ELN and LIMS for discovery-stage R&D, but its regulatory tooling is lighter, without dedicated CAP/CLIA support or a built-in Health & Safety module, so regulated or safety-driven labs typically need to pair it with separate systems. SciSure includes Health & Safety as a native part of the platform alongside ELN and LIMS, supporting labs across both regulated and non-regulated workflows in one system, plus an open marketplace of AI add-ons for extending specific capabilities.

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Platforms Supported

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

Organizations that need a comprehensive lab data management solution

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 Supported

API

Offers API Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

To be determined with customer after understanding specifications
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

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

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.2 / 5
features 4.4 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.7 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

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

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Labguru is so customizable. We could relatively quickly and easily set it up for our specific needs. The ability to setup protocol templates that can be used to start new experiment pages and the ability to insert forms for information that needs to be consistently logged in experiments has made it much easier for us to log data consistently and to make our workflows more consistent and reliable. The customer service is also unparalleled - every interaction has been positive and response times are short.
  • Labguru is very user friendly. Although there are still minor things to be tweaked, I like the appearance of the LIMS as a whole and how easy it is for our internal developers to use API and customise the LIMS to fit our needs. It is great with integration with our other sample collection system. It is very easy to import in samples and link experiment and reagent usage to each sample. All actions are tracked and there is a trail log which is super useful if needed for troubleshooting and also for the purpose of auditing and eventually accreditation of our lab. I like that we can customise to get notifications when reagents are running low and when items have expired in addition to when and what maintenance are due for each equipment. Not forgetting it is easy to set up label template and print labels to stick on our lab tubes/plates during our choice of label printer.
  • User friendly system for storing protocols, writing up experiments, useful inventory for cold storage, equipment, samples etc. Easy to share and witness experiments. helps to manage and organise the lab. Good support from the company.
  • We particularly appreciate the Excel spreadsheet tool and the possibility to connect an experiment to any other element inside LabGuru with the Linked Resources option. In only one year of use, we experienced the platform evolving.
  • Can track experiment progress, samples, reagents, protocols, and recipes. Enable experimental reproducibility.

Cons

  • We wish there was a way to automatically update inventory items that we purchase. Currently it seems like inventory items/stocks have to be added manually. The software also has a steep learning curve especially for our users that are not used to complicated software. There's a lot of help page reading, clicking around, and trial and error that needs to happen to learn the software.
  • At the moment it seems that moving items between storage location is not very specific but this is on their list of things to do to make it better. When we have documents to upload for certain equipment, we cannot yet upload them to specific service date that is logged but only upload to the main equipment inventory page, which is ok but would be great to associate documents to corresponding maintenance event. It would be useful to get notifications at a specified time (i.e. 1 month) prior to reagent expiring and not just when the reagents have expired. Our developer had sorted out customised emails for this (again indicating how easy to customise Labguru to suit our needs) but if this setting could be implemented in Labguru it would be very useful.
  • When trying to import a large amount of data the system sometimes is slow or import fails occasionally. Sometimes the search function fails to find all documents. Otherwise, no problems.
  • The text edition tool is tricky to use sometimes.
  • Pricy. Sometimes overwhelm with so many features.

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 Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

Cenevo
Founded: 2007
United Kingdom
www.labguru.com

Company Information

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

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Categories

Chemical Inventory Supported
ELN Supported
Lab Automation Supported
Life Sciences Supported
LIMS 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 Not 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

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
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

Integrations

BarTender Not Supported
Box Supported
Calira Supported
Dropbox Supported
Elemental Machines Supported
Google Drive Supported
Mendeley Supported
Microsoft Excel Supported
Microsoft PowerPoint Supported
Microsoft Word Supported
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