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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial
Benchling
Star Rating
(64)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BenchlingSciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)
Star Rating
(193)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Benchling excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its versatility for tasks like designing plasmids and managing electronic lab notebooks. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the ease of keeping records, making it a popular choice among small businesses.
- Users say that SciSure offers a robust set of features for documenting and organizing protocols, which many find beneficial for their daily workflows. Reviewers specifically mention how simple it is to locate needed documents and upload materials, enhancing overall productivity.
- According to verified reviews, Benchling has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in areas like workflow management and data storage. Users have noted its comprehensive history and repository capabilities, which are crucial for compliance in regulated environments.
- Reviewers mention that while SciSure has a slightly lower satisfaction score, it compensates with excellent customer support, often described as quick and friendly. This responsiveness can be a significant advantage for teams needing timely assistance.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Benchling's implementation process is notably smooth, with many users praising its intuitive onboarding experience. This ease of setup can be a deciding factor for teams looking to minimize downtime during transitions.
- Users report that while both platforms have their strengths, Benchling's higher ratings in quality of support and product direction suggest a more favorable long-term partnership for users, especially those in research-intensive environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Benchling
No pricing availableSciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)
Academic
Free Trial
A fully customisable and ISO27001-certified digital lab platform for your academic research
- General and group management
- Experiment and data management
- Sample and inventory management
Free Trial
Benchling
No trial information availableSciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
39
8.6
182
Ease of Use
8.2
39
7.9
189
Ease of Setup
8.9
9
8.2
157
Ease of Admin
8.8
8
8.6
54
Quality of Support
8.4
32
9.0
145
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
11
9.5
52
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
34
9.1
186
Features by Category
Process
8.8
27
8.6
138
7.7
24
8.4
137
8.1
26
8.0
140
8.3
15
8.1
136
7.7
25
7.9
137
8.0
20
8.3
137
Lab Informatics
7.8
6
8.3
24
9.2
10
8.9
25
9.0
8
7.8
23
Not enough data
6.5
22
Chain of Custody
8.2
12
8.9
25
8.7
10
8.3
21
8.5
12
8.8
25
8.0
10
8.0
24
8.0
5
7.9
22
Agentic AI - LIMS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Management
Not enough data
8.4
97
Not enough data
7.9
97
Not enough data
7.5
93
Operations Management
Not enough data
7.9
94
Not enough data
8.0
96
Not enough data
8.2
98
Data Management
8.5
11
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Health & Safety
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
17
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
Not enough data
Environment
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.5
16
Not enough data
7.8
17
Services
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
7.6
13
Audit & Inspections
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
7.7
16
Text Summarization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Risk Management
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
5.0
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.2
15
Not enough data
7.1
15
Compliance
Not enough data
6.6
16
Not enough data
6.1
14
Not enough data
6.7
13
Generative AI - Environmental Health and Safety
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Safety
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Health
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Audit and Inspections
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
6.4
7
Training
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.2
6
Reporting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Execution
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
7.3
11
Analytics
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
11
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Benchling and SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) are categorized as Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and LIMS
Unique Categories
Benchling is categorized as Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)
SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) is categorized as Lab Inventory Management, Inspection Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Benchling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Biotechnology
77.0%
Research
14.8%
Pharmaceuticals
1.6%
Marketing and Advertising
1.6%
Insurance
1.6%
Other
3.3%
Biotechnology
35.4%
Research
29.7%
Higher Education
14.1%
Chemicals
4.7%
E-Learning
4.2%
Other
12.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
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