# CloudLIMS, Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software vs Labguru ELN LIMS Comparison

| | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 54 | 111 | 165 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (78.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (36.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (74.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $310.00 1 User Per Month | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CloudLIMS

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

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

### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

**Not enough data**

### Labguru ELN LIMS

Pros:
- Customer Support (23 reviews)
- Inventory Management (19 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Functionality (10 reviews)
- Data Management Issues (6 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (44 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | 8.6 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 8.4 (89 reviews) | 8.4 (142 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (32 reviews) | 7.7 (60 reviews) | 8.5 (85 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 8.1 (47 reviews) | 9.0 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (45 reviews) | 8.7 (87 reviews) | 9.4 (132 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 9.3 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (43 reviews) | 7.5 (85 reviews) | 9.0 (134 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Labguru ELN LIMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CloudLIMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 9.0/10 | 17 |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.6/10 | 114 |

#### Process

| Feature | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (108 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Templates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (112 reviews) | 
| **Intellectual Protection and Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (101 reviews) | 
| **Comprehensive Search Functionality** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (109 reviews) | 
| **Data Access Authorization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (106 reviews) | 

### LIMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CloudLIMS** | 7.9/10 | 33 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 8.1/10 | 55 |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.6/10 | 51 |

#### Lab Informatics

| Feature | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Instrument Management** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 
| **ELN Support** | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 9.0 (43 reviews) | 
| **Billing Management** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 7.5 (33 reviews) | 7.9 (33 reviews) | 

#### Chain of Custody

| Feature | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sample Management** | 9.4 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 
| **Data Warehouse** | 9.5 (22 reviews) | 8.1 (41 reviews) | 8.2 (38 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 7.9 (38 reviews) | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 
| **QA/QC** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - LIMS

| Feature | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 5.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 6.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Lab Inventory Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CloudLIMS** | 8.5/10 | 17 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.3/10 | 100 |

#### Resource Management

| Feature | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Control** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (92 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (93 reviews) | 
| **Health & Safety** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (68 reviews) | 

#### Operations Management

| Feature | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Records Maintenance** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (89 reviews) | 
| **Excel Data Import** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (95 reviews) | 
| **User Access Settings** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (91 reviews) | 

### Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CloudLIMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 9.0/10 | 17 |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.6/10 | 51 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Management System** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 
| **Lab Systems Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (44 reviews) | 
| **Operational Database** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (39 reviews) | 
| **Query and Search** | Not enough data | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 
| **Audit Security** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 
| **Variety File Support** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 
| **Library Collections** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **CloudLIMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Lab Management

| Feature | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN 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 | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN 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 | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN 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
**Shared Categories (1):** [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims)

**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)

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

**Unique to Labguru ELN LIMS (3):** [Lab Inventory Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lab-inventory-management), [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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CloudLIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 78.4% | 29.6% | 74.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.6% | 36.1% | 19.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.9% | 34.3% | 6.1% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### 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%

#### Labguru ELN LIMS

- **Biotechnology:** 57.6%
- **Research:** 23.0%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.6%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.0%
- **Higher Education:** 3.0%
- **Medical Practice:** 2.4%
- **Food Production:** 1.8%
- **Packaging and Containers:** 0.6%
- **Mining & Metals:** 0.6%
- **Import and Export:** 0.6%
- **Other:** 3.6%

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## Alternatives

### 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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [Benchling](https://www.g2.com/products/benchling/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (65 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)
- [Freezerworks](https://www.g2.com/products/freezerworks/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews)

### Alternatives to Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

- [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)
- [LabWare LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labware-lims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 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)
- [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)

### Alternatives to Labguru ELN LIMS

- [SciNote](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (303 reviews)
- [LabWare LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labware-lims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Benchling](https://www.g2.com/products/benchling/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (65 reviews)
- [STARLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (159 reviews)
- [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [Genemod](https://www.g2.com/products/genemod/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (49 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)
- [QBench](https://www.g2.com/products/qbench/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (140 reviews)
- [Uncountable Web Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/uncountable-web-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [Quartzy](https://www.g2.com/products/quartzy/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (93 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CloudLIMS

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..."

### Labguru ELN LIMS

- Title: [Is labguru a LIMS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-labguru-a-lims) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes."

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