# CGM LABDAQ, Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software vs LabWare LIMS Comparison

| | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 19 | 111 | 102 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (57.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (36.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | (800) 359-0911 | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CGM LABDAQ

**Not enough data**

### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

**Not enough data**

### LabWare LIMS

Pros:
- API Integration (1 reviews)
- Automation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Project Management (1 reviews)
- Customization Difficulty (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | 9.0 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 8.4 (89 reviews) | 8.3 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 7.7 (60 reviews) | 7.9 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (47 reviews) | 8.2 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (87 reviews) | 9.0 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 9.0 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.3 (10 reviews) | 7.5 (85 reviews) | 9.1 (74 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CGM LABDAQ

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Call for Quote

Price: (800) 359-0911

Description: CGM LABDAQ is the nation's leading laboratory information system.

Call for a quote, or schedule a free product demonstration today.


[Learn more about CGM LABDAQ](https://www.g2.com/products/cgm-labdaq/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### LabWare LIMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CGM LABDAQ** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 9.0/10 | 17 |
| **LabWare LIMS** | 9.0/10 | 16 |

#### Process

| Feature | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Templates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Intellectual Protection and Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Comprehensive Search Functionality** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Data Access Authorization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 

### LIMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CGM LABDAQ** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 8.1/10 | 55 |
| **LabWare LIMS** | 8.7/10 | 68 |

#### Lab Informatics

| Feature | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Instrument Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
| **ELN Support** | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 8.9 (55 reviews) | 
| **Billing Management** | Not enough data | 7.5 (33 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 

#### Chain of Custody

| Feature | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sample Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 9.3 (55 reviews) | 
| **Data Warehouse** | Not enough data | 8.1 (41 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 8.4 (42 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (38 reviews) | 8.2 (40 reviews) | 
| **QA/QC** | Not enough data | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - LIMS

| Feature | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Lab Inventory Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CGM LABDAQ** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **LabWare LIMS** | 9.0/10 | 26 |

#### Resource Management

| Feature | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Health & Safety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 

#### Operations Management

| Feature | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Records Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Excel Data Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **User Access Settings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 

### Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CGM LABDAQ** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 9.0/10 | 17 |
| **LabWare LIMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Management System** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lab Systems Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Operational Database** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Query and Search** | Not enough data | 9.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Security** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Variety File Support** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Library Collections** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Medical Lab

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CGM LABDAQ** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **LabWare LIMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Lab Management

| Feature | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Instrument Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Test Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Specimen Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Staff Scheduling and Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Business Management

| Feature | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Site Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Results Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Clinical Tools

| Feature | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Modality Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Revenue Cycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **EMR/EHR Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to CGM LABDAQ (1):** [Medical Lab Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-lab)

**Unique to Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software (3):** [Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/scientific-data-management-system-sdms), [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims), [Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-lab-notebook-eln)

**Unique to LabWare LIMS (3):** [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims), [Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-lab-notebook-eln), [Lab Inventory Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lab-inventory-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CGM LABDAQ | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 36.8% | 29.6% | 17.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 57.9% | 36.1% | 44.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 5.3% | 34.3% | 37.6% | 

### By Industry

#### CGM LABDAQ

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 68.4%
- **Veterinary:** 10.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 10.5%
- **Medical Practice:** 5.3%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 5.3%

#### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

- **Pharmaceuticals:** 17.6%
- **Oil & Energy:** 10.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.3%
- **Research:** 8.3%
- **Chemicals:** 8.3%
- **Environmental Services:** 5.6%
- **Mining & Metals:** 4.6%
- **Biotechnology:** 4.6%
- **Utilities:** 3.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 24.1%

#### LabWare LIMS

- **Pharmaceuticals:** 32.7%
- **Chemicals:** 9.9%
- **Biotechnology:** 7.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 6.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.9%
- **Food Production:** 5.9%
- **Research:** 4.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.0%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 16.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to CGM LABDAQ

- [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [CloudLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Dendi LIS](https://www.g2.com/products/dendi-lis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [LigoLab LIS & RCM Laboratory Informatics Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/ligolab-lis-rcm-laboratory-informatics-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Clinisys](https://www.g2.com/products/clinisys/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [LabVantage](https://www.g2.com/products/labvantage/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Lab Management System](https://www.g2.com/products/lab-management-system/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Orchard Harvest](https://www.g2.com/products/orchard-harvest/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (4 reviews)
- [SoftLab](https://www.g2.com/products/softlab/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [LABGEN LIS](https://www.g2.com/products/labgen-lis/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (10 reviews)

### Alternatives to Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

- [Labguru ELN LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labguru-eln-lims/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (165 reviews)
- [STARLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (159 reviews)
- [Benchling](https://www.g2.com/products/benchling/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (65 reviews)
- [SciNote](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (303 reviews)
- [LabVantage](https://www.g2.com/products/labvantage/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [Clinisys](https://www.g2.com/products/clinisys/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Uncountable Web Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/uncountable-web-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [CloudLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [QBench](https://www.g2.com/products/qbench/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (140 reviews)

### Alternatives to LabWare LIMS

- [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)
- [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [STARLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (159 reviews)
- [Benchling](https://www.g2.com/products/benchling/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (65 reviews)
- [LabVantage](https://www.g2.com/products/labvantage/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [CloudLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Quartzy](https://www.g2.com/products/quartzy/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (93 reviews)
- [Uncountable Web Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/uncountable-web-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [QBench](https://www.g2.com/products/qbench/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (140 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CGM LABDAQ

No discussions available for this product.

### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

- Title: [What is Watson LIMS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-watson-lims) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there, Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS software is designed specifically to manage bioanalytical studies, from initiation through study close out, and was..."
- Title: [What is LIMS software in pharma?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-lims-software-in-pharma) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hello, LIMS software in pharmaceutical labs have different requirements depending on the specifications of the lab. Drug discovery and development requires..."
- Title: [How can i know more about your products](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-know-more-about-your-products) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Shipra. Please visit www.thermofisher.com/samplemanager"
- Title: [What are the unique features of LIMS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software-what-are-the-unique-features-of-lims) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hello, please visit https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home/digital-solutions/lab-informatics/lab-information-management-systems-lims.html to learn about the..."
- Title: [What is SampleManager LIMS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-samplemanager-lims) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there, please visit https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home/digital-solutions/lab-informatics/samplemanager-lims.html to learn more about Thermo..."

### LabWare LIMS

- Title: [What is the biggest challenge implementing a standard English language LIMS configuration to a spanish speaking country?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/39343-what-is-the-biggest-challenge-implementing-a-standard-english-language-lims-configuration-to-a-spanish-speaking-country) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Labware is built to support different languages, not just instance specifically but even from within the same instance, with menu’s dialogs and even..."
- Title: [What is LabWare LIMS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/labware-lims-what-is-labware-lims-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "its Laboratory information management system , software which is used to maintain data integrity of lab operation and track operation data base related to..."
- Title: [What information can be stored on LIMS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-information-can-be-stored-on-lims) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Just about any kind of information could be stored in LIMS. It depends on the LIMS admin as to what info needs to be stored and what info can be accessed..."

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