# LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN, Labfolder vs Labguru ELN LIMS Comparison

| | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 10 | 2 | 165 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (74.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free 3 User With One-Time Purchase | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Data Storage (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (3 reviews)
- UX Improvement (3 reviews)

### Labfolder

**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 | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (142 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (85 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (132 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (134 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Startup Pack

Price: Free 3 User With One-Time Purchase

Description: Get started with LabCollector at no cost. Ideal for small labs or evaluation purposes. Includes core inventory management and barcoding tools.

Key Features:
- Freezer &amp; storage management
- Full LabCollector (13 configurable inventory modules)
- Limited data records ≤ 1000

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/labcollector-lims-eln/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Labfolder

#### 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

### Label Printing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labfolder** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Autofill** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Printing

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Printers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcodes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workflow Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labfolder** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Setup

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dependencies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Workflow Management

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN 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 | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labfolder** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.6/10 | 114 |

#### Process

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (108 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (112 reviews) | 
| **Intellectual Protection and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (101 reviews) | 
| **Comprehensive Search Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (109 reviews) | 
| **Data Access Authorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (106 reviews) | 

### LIMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN** | 8.5/10 | 7 |
| **Labfolder** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.6/10 | 51 |

#### Lab Informatics

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Instrument Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 
| **ELN Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (43 reviews) | 
| **Billing Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (33 reviews) | 

#### Chain of Custody

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sample Management** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 
| **Data Warehouse** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (38 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 
| **QA/QC** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - LIMS

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labfolder** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.3/10 | 100 |

#### Resource Management

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (92 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (93 reviews) | 
| **Health &amp; Safety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (68 reviews) | 

#### Operations Management

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Records Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (89 reviews) | 
| **Excel Data Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (95 reviews) | 
| **User Access Settings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (91 reviews) | 

### Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labfolder** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.6/10 | 51 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Management System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 
| **Lab Systems Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (44 reviews) | 
| **Operational Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (39 reviews) | 
| **Query and Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 
| **Audit Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (35 reviews) | 
| **Variety File Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 
| **Library Collections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | 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 | 

### Quality Management (QMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labfolder** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Nonconformance

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Conformance Records** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAPA** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Quality system

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Management

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operational Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supplier Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Inspection Management

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Corrective Actions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standards &amp; Regulations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Permits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security &amp; Privacy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Services

| Feature | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Training &amp; Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Professional Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-lab-notebook-eln)

**Unique to LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN (5):** [Label Printing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/label-printing), [Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms), [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims), [Workflow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workflow-management), [Lab Inventory Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lab-inventory-management)


**Unique to Labguru ELN LIMS (3):** [Lab Inventory Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lab-inventory-management), [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims), [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 | LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN | Labfolder | Labguru ELN LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 70.0% | 100.0% | 74.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 0% | 19.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.0% | 0% | 6.1% | 

### By Industry

#### LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN

- **Biotechnology:** 33.3%
- **Veterinary:** 11.1%
- **Research:** 11.1%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 11.1%
- **Farming:** 11.1%
- **Environmental Services:** 11.1%
- **Civil Engineering:** 11.1%

#### Labfolder

- **Research:** 50.0%
- **Biotechnology:** 50.0%

#### 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 &amp; Metals:** 0.6%
- **Import and Export:** 0.6%
- **Other:** 3.6%

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## Top Discussions

### LabCollector LIMS &amp; ELN

No discussions available for this product.

### Labfolder

No discussions available for this product.

### 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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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/labcollector-lims-eln-vs-labfolder-vs-labguru-eln-lims)

