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# CloudLIMS vs STARLIMS Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**CloudLIMS** [

4.5/5(61)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews#reviews)

**STARLIMS** [

4.5/5(159)

](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**CloudLIMS**
 **$310.00** 1 User Per Month · CloudLIMS for 3 users

**STARLIMS**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**CloudLIMS**
3 monthsFaster

Based on 17 responses

**STARLIMS**
8 months

Based on 21 responses

Return on Investment

**CloudLIMS**
9 months16 months sooner

Based on 15 responses

**STARLIMS**
25 months

Based on 17 responses

Perceived Cost

**CloudLIMS**
$$$$$

**STARLIMS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**CloudLIMS**
15%

**STARLIMS**
26%11% more

Pros & Cons

**CloudLIMS**
[
Customer Support (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1068828&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1069201&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customization Difficulty (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1067667&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2223367&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**STARLIMS**
[
Customization (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1646378&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Functionality (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1646289&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Outdated System (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1646167&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Usability (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1646184&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**CloudLIMS**
[

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ezyVet

](https://www.g2.com/products/ezyvet/reviews)[

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Folio

](https://www.g2.com/products/folio-technologies-folio/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f0369e02a3083603331071af484440bd/hurdle.png "Product Avatar Image")

Hurdle

](https://www.g2.com/products/hurdle/reviews)[

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QuickBooks Online

](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-online/reviews)[
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**STARLIMS**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_70619fbde0878acb0445d0209e3d3554/sap-concur.png "Product Avatar Image")

SAP Concur

](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-concur/reviews)[

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SAP ECC

](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-ecc/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5e530c81ef1a1d98fe6a0d6eede0397b/sap-hana-cloud-2025-10-01.png "Product Avatar Image")

SAP HANA Cloud

](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-hana-cloud-2025-10-01/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/integrations)

Screenshots

**CloudLIMS**
 ![CloudLIMS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/196181/Cloudlims-Manage-documents_-track-their-revision-history_-assign-role-based-document.png)

**STARLIMS**
 ![STARLIMS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/152842/RD-QM-LIMS.jpg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**CloudLIMS**

9.1

9.149

**STARLIMS**

8.8

8.8138

Ease of Use

**CloudLIMS**

8.6

8.651

**STARLIMS**

8.4

8.4141

Ease of Setup

**CloudLIMS**

8.3

8.337

**STARLIMS**

8.3

8.371

Ease of Admin

**CloudLIMS**

8.4

8.429

**STARLIMS**

8.6

8.664

Quality of Support

**CloudLIMS**

9.2

9.250

**STARLIMS**

8.9

8.9140

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**CloudLIMS**

9.1

9.129

**STARLIMS**

9.2

9.263

Product Direction (% positive)

**CloudLIMS**

9.3

9.347

**STARLIMS**

9.5

9.5139

Features

LIMS[Hide 66 FeaturesShow 66 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.0

40

8.6

115

Lab Informatics

Instrument Management

8.5

23

8.6(won by 0.1)

105

Workflow Management

8.6

33

8.9(won by 0.3)

106

ELN Support

Feature Not Available

8.2(won by default)

88

Billing Management

8.2(won by default)

19

Feature Not Available

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chain of Custody

Sample Management

9.4(won by 0.2)

35

9.2

108

Data Warehouse

9.4(won by 0.6)

24

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.8

100

Inventory Management

9.1(won by 0.9)

26

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

91

Document Management

9.0(won by 0.6)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

99

QA/QC

8.7(won by 0.1)

26

8.6

97

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Specimen Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patient Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Control Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lab Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - LIMS

Autonomous Task Execution

5.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

6.4(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

7.2(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Decision Making

6.1(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lab Instruments Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Electronic Laboratory Notebook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode Printing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

EDI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification of Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Assurance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcoding/RFID

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patient Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Panels

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)[Hide 31 FeaturesShow 31 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

49

Process

Data Storage

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

47

Inventory Management

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

46

Protocol Templates

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

46

Intellectual Protection and Compliance

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

44

Comprehensive Search Functionality

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

46

Data Access Authorization

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

48

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Protocol/SOP Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Laboratory Notebook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sample Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lab Information Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Label Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Label Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Labs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lab Results

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Signature Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lab Inventory Management[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

18

Not enough data

Resource Management

Inventory Control

8.9(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Inventory Management

8.4(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Health & Safety

7.7(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Operations Management

Records Maintenance

8.6(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Excel Data Import

9.0(won by default)

14

Not enough data

User Access Settings

8.5(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

45

Data Management

Document Management System

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

41

Lab Systems Integration

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

45

Operational Database

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

43

Query and Search

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

44

Audit Security

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

45

Variety File Support

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

44

Library Collections

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

37

Metadata Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

43

Agentic AI - Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Medical Lab[Hide 61 FeaturesShow 61 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lab Management

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

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calibration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lab Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Management

E-Commerce Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Site Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Clinical Tools

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

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode Printing

Not enough data

Not enough data

EMR/EHR

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test Panels

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

EDI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcoding/RFID

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Assurance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![CloudLIMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1534258963/cloudlims.svg "CloudLIMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews)

CloudLIMS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

75.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

21.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.5%

[![STARLIMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a5b43bed1971055bb896dec1419b7b8b/starlims.svg "STARLIMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews)

STARLIMS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

12.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

41.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

45.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

75.4%

12.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

21.1%

41.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

3.5%

45.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![CloudLIMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1534258963/cloudlims.svg "CloudLIMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews)
CloudLIMS

Biotechnology

33.3%

Research

14.0%

Pharmaceuticals

10.5%

Hospital & Health Care

8.8%

Environmental Services

7.0%

Other

26.3%

[![STARLIMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a5b43bed1971055bb896dec1419b7b8b/starlims.svg "STARLIMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews)
STARLIMS

Pharmaceuticals

39.7%

Biotechnology

10.9%

Oil & Energy

7.7%

Chemicals

5.1%

Food & Beverages

4.5%

Other

32.1%

FAQs

## CloudLIMS vs STARLIMS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between CloudLIMS vs STARLIMS?

CloudLIMS and STARLIMS both score 4.5/5 on G2, but CloudLIMS is most popular with small businesses and is especially praised for its customer support, while STARLIMS is favored by enterprise reviewers and is noted for its customization capabilities.

| [CloudLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews) | [STARLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (57 reviews) | 4.5/5 (159 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Enterprise |
| 8.3 | 8.3 |
| 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Customer Support (8 all-time mentions) | Customization (3 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of CloudLIMS and STARLIMS compare?

CloudLIMS is considered the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **CloudLIMS:** In recent reviews, buyers highlight CloudLIMS as highly cost-effective, with a competitive cost-to-feature ratio and no extra charges for essential features or support.
- **STARLIMS:** Reviewers note that STARLIMS has relatively high licensing and annual maintenance fees, with some tools requiring additional payment.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent CloudLIMS adopters cite lower total cost and integrated features as key reasons for switching from other LIMS providers.

### What are the best alternatives to CloudLIMS and STARLIMS?

The top 3 alternatives to CloudLIMS and STARLIMS are Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS, LabWare LIMS, and CrelioHealth LIMS.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [CloudLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews) | 4.5/5 (57 reviews) | Small-Business | Highly cost-effective, no extra charges for essential features | Customer Support (8 all-time mentions) |
| [STARLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews) | 4.5/5 (159 reviews) | Enterprise | Relatively high licensing and maintenance fees | Customization (3 all-time mentions) |
| [Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software/reviews) | 4.3/5 (111 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive functionality |
| [LabWare LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labware-lims/reviews) | 4.5/5 (102 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Configurability and flexibility |
| [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) | 4.7/5 (261 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and rapid deployment |

### Which LIMS features should I prioritize when comparing CloudLIMS and STARLIMS?

Buyers comparing CloudLIMS and STARLIMS should prioritize Sample Management, Customization, Integrations, Compliance, and Reporting.

- **Sample Management:** Both products are frequently praised for robust sample tracking and storage, with CloudLIMS cited for inventory management (5 all-time mentions) and STARLIMS for sample management and traceability (multiple recent reviews).
- **Customization:** CloudLIMS receives 5 all-time mentions for customizability, while STARLIMS is cited for customization in 3 all-time mentions and is noted for its designer tool and flexible configuration.
- **Integrations:** Both products are mentioned for integrations (3 all-time mentions each), with STARLIMS highlighted for API and SAP integration in recent reviews.
- **Compliance:** STARLIMS is noted for compliance features such as 21CFR Part 11 and ISO verification in recent reviews; CloudLIMS is praised for supporting HIPAA and ISO 15189 compliance.
- **Reporting:** Both products are cited for reporting capabilities, with CloudLIMS mentioned for custom report generation and STARLIMS for customizable reports via Crystal Report.

### What are the pros and cons of CloudLIMS vs STARLIMS?

CloudLIMS is most often praised for its customer support, while STARLIMS is recognized for its customization and comprehensive modules.

- **CloudLIMS strengths:** Customer Support (8 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (6), Customizability (5), Data Management (5), Functionality (5), Inventory Management (5), Time-saving (4), Data Accuracy (3), Reporting (3).
- **CloudLIMS trade-offs:** Customization Difficulty (4 all-time mentions), Learning Curve (3), Limited Customization (3), Steep Learning Curve (3).
- **STARLIMS strengths:** Customization (3 all-time mentions), Functionality (3), Integrations (3), Comprehensive Modules (2), Configuration Ease (2), Data Accuracy (2), Flexibility (2), Lab Automation (2).
- **STARLIMS trade-offs:** Outdated System (4 all-time mentions), Poor Usability (4), Difficult Usability (3), Module Issues (2), Poor Documentation (2), Slow Performance (2).

### Is CloudLIMS or STARLIMS better for small businesses?

CloudLIMS is the better fit for small businesses, with the largest reviewer segment and strong small-business sentiment.

- **CloudLIMS:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight ease of use, affordability, and responsive support for small labs.
- **STARLIMS:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers from smaller organizations note complexity and higher cost as trade-offs.

### Which LIMS platform has better integrations?

STARLIMS is favored for integrations, with reviewers highlighting its compatibility with SAP, WMS, and API integration.

- **CloudLIMS:** In recent reviews, CloudLIMS is mentioned for integrations with METRC and QuickBooks, with 3 all-time mentions for integrations.
- **STARLIMS:** Reviewers cite integrations with SAP, WMS, and API, with 3 all-time mentions for integrations and specific praise for API and SAP connectivity.

### How do CloudLIMS and STARLIMS compare on customer support?

CloudLIMS and STARLIMS are near parity on Quality of Support, with CloudLIMS at 9.2 and STARLIMS at 8.9, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **CloudLIMS:** Reviewers consistently praise CloudLIMS for responsive, knowledgeable, and dedicated support, with 8 all-time mentions for customer support.
- **STARLIMS:** Reviewers note good responsiveness and service from STARLIMS support teams, with positive feedback on support efficiency and professionalism.

### Which is easier to implement, CloudLIMS or STARLIMS?

CloudLIMS and STARLIMS are at parity on Ease of Setup, both scoring 8.3, with reviewers describing straightforward implementation for both platforms.

- **CloudLIMS:** Reviewers describe setup as easy and user-friendly, with support available for onboarding and customization.
- **STARLIMS:** Reviewers note that implementation is straightforward, especially for those with IT experience, and highlight the system's flexibility during setup.

### Which product has better Sample Management?

Both CloudLIMS and STARLIMS are highly rated for Sample Management, with reviewers citing robust tracking, storage, and traceability features.

- **CloudLIMS:** Inventory Management (5 all-time mentions), Ease of Use score 8.5, praised for mapping storage locations and managing large sample volumes.
- **STARLIMS:** Sample Management and traceability highlighted in recent reviews, Ease of Use score 8.4, cited for audit trails and comprehensive sample lifecycle management.

Alternatives

**CloudLIMS Alternatives**

 ![LabWare LIMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/711dd5ab057fa8c3ee50f390aeb4203b/labware-lims.svg "LabWare LIMS")

[
LabWare LIMS
](/products/labware-lims/reviews)

 ![CrelioHealth LIMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/08fec66aa0edb8a370b48ecc119e410b/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product.svg "CrelioHealth LIMS")

[
CrelioHealth LIMS
](/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews)

 ![Labguru ELN LIMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dbff11d170cfc13aa0f13116eed80ec8/labguru-eln-lims.svg "Labguru ELN LIMS")

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Labguru ELN LIMS
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SciNote
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**STARLIMS Alternatives**

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Thermo Scientific...
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Benchling
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Labguru ELN LIMS
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LabWare LIMS
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## CloudLIMS vs STARLIMS

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found CloudLIMS easier to use. However, reviewers felt that STARLIMS was easier to administer and do business with overall. Finally, reviewers felt that the products are equally easy to set up.

- Reviewers felt that CloudLIMS meets the needs of their business better than STARLIMS.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that CloudLIMS is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of STARLIMS over CloudLIMS.