# Benchling vs CloudLIMS Comparison

| | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 65 | 54 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (64.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (78.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $310.00 1 User Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Benchling

Pros:
- Collaboration (1 reviews)
- Compliance (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Navigation (2 reviews)
- Difficult Usability (2 reviews)

### CloudLIMS

Pros:
- Customer Support (8 reviews)
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Customization Difficulty (4 reviews)
- Learning Curve (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (40 reviews) | 9.1 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (40 reviews) | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 9.2 (43 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Benchling

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### CloudLIMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: CloudLIMS for 3 users

Price: $310.00 1 User Per Month

Key Features:
- This plan is applicable to in-house analytical testing labs and in-house biobanks and is billed annually.

[Browse all 7 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Benchling** | 8.1/10 | 31 |
| **CloudLIMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Process

| Feature | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Storage** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | 7.7 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Protocol Templates** | 8.1 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intellectual Protection and Compliance** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Comprehensive Search Functionality** | 7.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Access Authorization** | 8.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### LIMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Benchling** | 8.4/10 | 16 |
| **CloudLIMS** | 7.9/10 | 33 |

#### Lab Informatics

| Feature | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Instrument Management** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 
| **ELN Support** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Workflow Management** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 
| **Billing Management** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 

#### Chain of Custody

| Feature | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sample Management** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 9.4 (31 reviews) | 
| **Data Warehouse** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 9.5 (22 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
| **QA/QC** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - LIMS

| Feature | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 

### Lab Inventory Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Benchling** | N/A | N/A |
| **CloudLIMS** | 8.5/10 | 17 |

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Health & Safety** | Not enough data | 7.7 (13 reviews) | 

#### Operations Management

| Feature | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Records Maintenance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Excel Data Import** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **User Access Settings** | Not enough data | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 

### Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Benchling** | 7.5/10 | 14 |
| **CloudLIMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Management System** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lab Systems Integration** | 7.2 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Operational Database** | 7.2 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Query and Search** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Security** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Variety File Support** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Library Collections** | 7.2 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)

| Feature | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Medical Lab

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Benchling** | N/A | N/A |
| **CloudLIMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Lab Management

| Feature | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Instrument Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Test Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Specimen Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Staff Scheduling and Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Business Management

| Feature | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Site Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Results Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Clinical Tools

| Feature | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Modality Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Revenue Cycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **EMR/EHR Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims)

**Unique to Benchling (2):** [Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-lab-notebook-eln), [Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/scientific-data-management-system-sdms)

**Unique to CloudLIMS (2):** [Medical Lab Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-lab), [Lab Inventory Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lab-inventory-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Benchling | CloudLIMS | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 64.5% | 78.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.0% | 17.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 6.5% | 3.9% | 

### By Industry

#### Benchling

- **Biotechnology:** 75.8%
- **Research:** 16.1%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 1.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.6%
- **Insurance:** 1.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.6%
- **Higher Education:** 1.6%

#### CloudLIMS

- **Biotechnology:** 37.3%
- **Research:** 13.7%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 11.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.8%
- **Environmental Services:** 5.9%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 3.9%
- **Wine and Spirits:** 2.0%
- **Utilities:** 2.0%
- **Mining & Metals:** 2.0%
- **Medical Devices:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 9.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Benchling

- [SciNote](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (303 reviews)
- [Labguru ELN LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labguru-eln-lims/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (165 reviews)
- [Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/products/thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [STARLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (159 reviews)
- [LabWare LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labware-lims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Uncountable Web Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/uncountable-web-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [LabVantage](https://www.g2.com/products/labvantage/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Dotmatics](https://www.g2.com/products/dotmatics-dotmatics/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [IDBS E-WorkBook](https://www.g2.com/products/idbs-e-workbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (25 reviews)

### Alternatives to CloudLIMS

- [LabWare LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labware-lims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [Labguru ELN LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labguru-eln-lims/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (165 reviews)
- [SciNote](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (303 reviews)
- [STARLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (159 reviews)
- [Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/products/thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [QBench](https://www.g2.com/products/qbench/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (140 reviews)
- [SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)](https://www.g2.com/products/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (194 reviews)
- [Quartzy](https://www.g2.com/products/quartzy/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (93 reviews)
- [LabVantage](https://www.g2.com/products/labvantage/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (20 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Benchling

No discussions available for this product.

### CloudLIMS

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/benchling-vs-cloudlims)