The Top 12 Easiest To Use Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software

See the top Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software products based on usability ratings. A product’s usability score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in real user satisfaction ratings of how easy the product is to administer, as well as how well the product meets business requirements, among other ratings. Compare products according to their usability scores to streamline the buying process and quickly identify the best products based on real user experiences.

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SciNote

8.8

Overall Usability Score

8.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

8.7

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

8.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

8.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

76%

Mid Market

18%

Enterprise

Scispot

8.7

Overall Usability Score

8.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

10.0

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

9.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

9.9

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

93%

Mid Market

Labguru ELN LIMS

8.6

Overall Usability Score

8.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

9.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

8.4

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

8.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

75%

Mid Market

20%

Enterprise

LabWare LIMS

8.5

Overall Usability Score

8.5

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

9.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

9.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

9.2

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

18%

Mid Market

45%

Enterprise

38%

SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)

8.5

Overall Usability Score

8.5

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

8.4

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

7.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

8.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

70%

Mid Market

16%

Enterprise

14%

Dotmatics

8.4

Overall Usability Score

8.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

9.7

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

9.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

9.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

55%

Mid Market

36%

Enterprise

STARLIMS

8.0

Overall Usability Score

8.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

8.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

9.0

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

8.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

13%

Mid Market

40%

Enterprise

47%

Seal

8.0

Overall Usability Score

8.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

9.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

8.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

8.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

76%

Mid Market

24%

Benchling

7.4

Overall Usability Score

7.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

8.8

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

7.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

7.1

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

63%

Mid Market

31%

Enterprise

#10

Uncountable Web Platform

7.3

Overall Usability Score

7.3

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

6.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

7.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

8.3

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

33%

Mid Market

28%

Enterprise

38%

#11

IDBS E-WorkBook

7.0

Overall Usability Score

7.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

7.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

7.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

7.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

Mid Market

74%

Enterprise

22%

#12

Sapio LIMS

6.4

Overall Usability Score

6.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.6

7.3

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

6.3

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.5

7.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

19%

Mid Market

52%

Enterprise

29%