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Best Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS) for Small Business

Emma Stein
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Researched and written by Emma Stein

Products classified in the overall Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS) category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS) category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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(165)4.6 out of 5
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3rd Easiest To Use in Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) software
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  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Labguru is a secure, cloud-based Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and informatics platform designed to assist users in managing and recording laboratory

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Biotechnology
    • Research
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 19% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Labguru ELN is a platform that provides access to experiments and data, and includes features for sample tracking, inventory management, and sharing experiment notes.
    • Users like the platform's intuitive and reliable nature, its ability to help them stay organized and compliant, the efficient customer support, and the smooth collaboration tools.
    • Users reported issues with the platform's speed, difficulty in performing bulk actions, limitations in table functionality, and challenges with adding additional sections to an experiment.
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Labguru ELN LIMS Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customer Support
    24
    Ease of Use
    19
    Inventory Management
    19
    Lab Management
    19
    Organization
    16
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    9
    Data Management Issues
    6
    Slow Performance
    6
    Data Management
    5
    Difficult Learning
    5
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Labguru ELN LIMS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Lab Systems Integration
    Average: 8.4
    8.5
    Query and Search
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    Library Collections
    Average: 8.4
    8.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.8
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Cenevo
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1999
    HQ Location
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Twitter
    @TitianSoftware
    168 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    uk.linkedin.com
    91 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Labguru is a secure, cloud-based Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and informatics platform designed to assist users in managing and recording laboratory

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Biotechnology
  • Research
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 19% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Labguru ELN is a platform that provides access to experiments and data, and includes features for sample tracking, inventory management, and sharing experiment notes.
  • Users like the platform's intuitive and reliable nature, its ability to help them stay organized and compliant, the efficient customer support, and the smooth collaboration tools.
  • Users reported issues with the platform's speed, difficulty in performing bulk actions, limitations in table functionality, and challenges with adding additional sections to an experiment.
Labguru ELN LIMS Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customer Support
24
Ease of Use
19
Inventory Management
19
Lab Management
19
Organization
16
Cons
Limited Functionality
9
Data Management Issues
6
Slow Performance
6
Data Management
5
Difficult Learning
5
Labguru ELN LIMS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Lab Systems Integration
Average: 8.4
8.5
Query and Search
Average: 8.5
8.5
Library Collections
Average: 8.4
8.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Cenevo
Company Website
Year Founded
1999
HQ Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Twitter
@TitianSoftware
168 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
uk.linkedin.com
91 employees on LinkedIn®
(302)4.2 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    SciNote is a leading locally installed or cloud-based Laboratory management system with: Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Lab Information Management System (LIMS) and laboratory data management features

    Users
    • Research Associate
    • Scientist
    Industries
    • Biotechnology
    • Research
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • SciNote is a digital platform designed to manage and organize lab data, protocols, and projects, enhancing collaboration and workflow efficiency.
    • Reviewers like the platform's ability to streamline documentation processes, its user-friendly interface, and its features for organizing experiments, tasks, and protocols in a logical, easy-to-navigate way.
    • Reviewers experienced issues with the platform's speed when working on larger projects, difficulties with certain file types, and challenges with the platform's organization structure when working on complex projects.
  • Pros and Cons
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  • SciNote Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    35
    Organization
    24
    Organization Efficiency
    22
    Inventory Management
    20
    Collaboration
    18
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    22
    Data Management Issues
    19
    Missing Features
    14
    Navigation Difficulty
    13
    Navigation Issues
    13
  • User Satisfaction
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  • SciNote features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.6
    Lab Systems Integration
    Average: 8.4
    7.8
    Query and Search
    Average: 8.5
    7.7
    Library Collections
    Average: 8.4
    7.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.8
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    SciNote
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Middleton, WI
    Twitter
    @scinoteELN
    1,983 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    33 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SciNote is a leading locally installed or cloud-based Laboratory management system with: Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Lab Information Management System (LIMS) and laboratory data management features

Users
  • Research Associate
  • Scientist
Industries
  • Biotechnology
  • Research
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • SciNote is a digital platform designed to manage and organize lab data, protocols, and projects, enhancing collaboration and workflow efficiency.
  • Reviewers like the platform's ability to streamline documentation processes, its user-friendly interface, and its features for organizing experiments, tasks, and protocols in a logical, easy-to-navigate way.
  • Reviewers experienced issues with the platform's speed when working on larger projects, difficulties with certain file types, and challenges with the platform's organization structure when working on complex projects.
SciNote Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
35
Organization
24
Organization Efficiency
22
Inventory Management
20
Collaboration
18
Cons
Limited Functionality
22
Data Management Issues
19
Missing Features
14
Navigation Difficulty
13
Navigation Issues
13
SciNote features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.6
Lab Systems Integration
Average: 8.4
7.8
Query and Search
Average: 8.5
7.7
Library Collections
Average: 8.4
7.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
SciNote
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Middleton, WI
Twitter
@scinoteELN
1,983 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
33 employees on LinkedIn®
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(111)4.3 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) software
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  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS, SDMS, ELN and LES Software manages your laboratory, data and procedural workflows, connecting with other enterprise systems, instruments, equipment and your custo

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Oil & Energy
    Market Segment
    • 35% Mid-Market
    • 33% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Compliance
    1
    Compliance Management
    1
    Data Accuracy
    1
    Data Analysis
    1
    Data Management
    1
    Cons
    Data Management Issues
    2
    Access Limitations
    1
    Complex Setup
    1
    Difficult Usability
    1
    Expensive
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Lab Systems Integration
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Query and Search
    Average: 8.5
    8.8
    Library Collections
    Average: 8.4
    8.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.8
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    HQ Location
    Waltham, MA
    Twitter
    @thermosci
    23,627 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    100,560 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    BMV:TMO
    Total Revenue (USD mm)
    $32,218
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS, SDMS, ELN and LES Software manages your laboratory, data and procedural workflows, connecting with other enterprise systems, instruments, equipment and your custo

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Oil & Energy
Market Segment
  • 35% Mid-Market
  • 33% Enterprise
Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Compliance
1
Compliance Management
1
Data Accuracy
1
Data Analysis
1
Data Management
1
Cons
Data Management Issues
2
Access Limitations
1
Complex Setup
1
Difficult Usability
1
Expensive
1
Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Lab Systems Integration
Average: 8.4
9.3
Query and Search
Average: 8.5
8.8
Library Collections
Average: 8.4
8.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
HQ Location
Waltham, MA
Twitter
@thermosci
23,627 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
100,560 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
BMV:TMO
Total Revenue (USD mm)
$32,218
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Benchling is a modern research platform that connects the entire R&D lifecycle — from project documentation and data acquisition to sequence design, sample management, process management, and repo

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Biotechnology
    • Research
    Market Segment
    • 63% Small-Business
    • 31% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Benchling Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Collaboration
    1
    Compliance
    1
    Compliance Management
    1
    Data Management
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Cons
    Difficult Navigation
    2
    Difficult Usability
    2
    Navigation Difficulty
    2
    Navigation Issues
    2
    Data Management Issues
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Benchling features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.2
    Lab Systems Integration
    Average: 8.4
    8.1
    Query and Search
    Average: 8.5
    7.2
    Library Collections
    Average: 8.4
    8.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.8
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    Seller
    Benchling
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, US
    Twitter
    @benchling
    9,745 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    793 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Benchling is a modern research platform that connects the entire R&D lifecycle — from project documentation and data acquisition to sequence design, sample management, process management, and repo

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Biotechnology
  • Research
Market Segment
  • 63% Small-Business
  • 31% Mid-Market
Benchling Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Collaboration
1
Compliance
1
Compliance Management
1
Data Management
1
Ease of Use
1
Cons
Difficult Navigation
2
Difficult Usability
2
Navigation Difficulty
2
Navigation Issues
2
Data Management Issues
1
Benchling features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.2
Lab Systems Integration
Average: 8.4
8.1
Query and Search
Average: 8.5
7.2
Library Collections
Average: 8.4
8.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Benchling
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
Twitter
@benchling
9,745 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
793 employees on LinkedIn®
(15)4.9 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Scispot is the best tech stack for biotech. It's the first-ever toolkit that lets you tailor it to your needs – no coding required. Think of it as a super combo of ELN + LIMS + Integrations + Analytic

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Biotechnology
    Market Segment
    • 93% Small-Business
    • 7% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Scispot Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Data Management
    2
    Experiment Linking
    2
    Experiment Management
    2
    Inventory Management
    2
    Tracking
    2
    Cons
    Difficult Learning
    1
    Learning Curve
    1
    Learning Difficulty
    1
    Slow Performance
    1
    Software Bugs
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Scispot features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Lab Systems Integration
    Average: 8.4
    9.8
    Query and Search
    Average: 8.5
    9.6
    Library Collections
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.8
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    2020
    HQ Location
    Kitchener, Ontario
    Twitter
    @scispotter
    328 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    ca.linkedin.com
    20 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Scispot is the best tech stack for biotech. It's the first-ever toolkit that lets you tailor it to your needs – no coding required. Think of it as a super combo of ELN + LIMS + Integrations + Analytic

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Biotechnology
Market Segment
  • 93% Small-Business
  • 7% Mid-Market
Scispot Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Data Management
2
Experiment Linking
2
Experiment Management
2
Inventory Management
2
Tracking
2
Cons
Difficult Learning
1
Learning Curve
1
Learning Difficulty
1
Slow Performance
1
Software Bugs
1
Scispot features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Lab Systems Integration
Average: 8.4
9.8
Query and Search
Average: 8.5
9.6
Library Collections
Average: 8.4
9.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
Kitchener, Ontario
Twitter
@scispotter
328 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
ca.linkedin.com
20 employees on LinkedIn®