# LabCollector LIMS & ELN, QBench vs Lockbox LIMS Comparison | | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 10 | 140 | 46 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (51.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free 3 User With One-Time Purchase | $275.00 1 User Per Month | $175.00 1 user Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### LabCollector LIMS & ELN Pros: - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Data Storage (3 reviews) Cons: - Poor Customer Support (3 reviews) - UX Improvement (3 reviews) ### QBench Pros: - Ease of Use (20 reviews) - Customer Support (13 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (6 reviews) - Customization Difficulty (5 reviews) ### Lockbox LIMS Pros: - Customization (12 reviews) - Customer Support (9 reviews) Cons: - Limited Customization (2 reviews) - Training Required (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (110 reviews) | 9.4 (35 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (137 reviews) | 9.4 (35 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 7.5 (76 reviews) | 9.0 (28 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 9.3 (25 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (103 reviews) | 10.0 (35 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.6 (49 reviews) | 9.9 (25 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 9.7 (108 reviews) | 9.7 (34 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### LabCollector LIMS & 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 & 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 ### QBench #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Foundation Price: $275.00 1 User Per Month Description: All the core workflow tools you need to run an efficient lab. Get our highly configurable, flexible LIMS and no-code tools. Fast implementation at a cost-effective price point. Volume-based discounts available. Key Features: - Workflow Management for Orders, Samples, and Tests - Batches, Protocols (LES), and Panels - Easy Configuration [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/qbench/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### Lockbox LIMS #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Lockbox LIMS Price: $175.00 1 user Per Month Description: Lockbox LIMS is designed to be modular so you can choose the features that your lab needs right now and add on additional modules as needed in the future. The first module purchased is $175/user/month. Each additional module is $25/user/month. For a full list of features and more pricing information check out our pricing page at https://thirdwaveanalytics.com/lims-software-pricing/. Key Features: - Sample Tracking - Protocol Execution - Material Management [Learn more about Lockbox LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/lockbox-lims/reviews) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Label Printing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **LabCollector LIMS & ELN** | N/A | N/A | | **QBench** | N/A | N/A | | **Lockbox LIMS** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox 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 & ELN | QBench | Lockbox 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 & ELN** | N/A | N/A | | **QBench** | N/A | N/A | | **Lockbox LIMS** | N/A | N/A | #### Setup | Feature | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox 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 & ELN | QBench | Lockbox 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 & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Workflow Management | Feature | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox 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 & ELN** | N/A | N/A | | **QBench** | N/A | N/A | | **Lockbox LIMS** | N/A | N/A | #### Process | Feature | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Protocol Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Intellectual Protection and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Comprehensive Search Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Access Authorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### LIMS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **LabCollector LIMS & ELN** | 8.5/10 | 7 | | **QBench** | 8.0/10 | 100 | | **Lockbox LIMS** | 9.2/10 | 29 | #### Lab Informatics | Feature | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **Instrument Management** | Not enough data | 7.6 (84 reviews) | 10.0 (12 reviews) | | **ELN Support** | Not enough data | 7.2 (72 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | | **Workflow Management** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 9.2 (22 reviews) | | **Billing Management** | Not enough data | 7.4 (74 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | #### Chain of Custody | Feature | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **Sample Management** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (93 reviews) | 9.7 (24 reviews) | | **Data Warehouse** | Not enough data | 8.4 (82 reviews) | 9.3 (17 reviews) | | **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 7.6 (79 reviews) | 9.9 (16 reviews) | | **Document Management** | Not enough data | 8.2 (82 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | | **QA/QC** | Not enough data | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 9.3 (19 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - LIMS | Feature | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox 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 & ELN** | N/A | N/A | | **QBench** | 8.1/10 | 36 | | **Lockbox LIMS** | 9.8/10 | 7 | #### Resource Management | Feature | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **Inventory Control** | Not enough data | 7.6 (33 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 7.6 (33 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Health & Safety** | Not enough data | 7.7 (27 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | #### Operations Management | Feature | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **Records Maintenance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | | **Excel Data Import** | Not enough data | 8.4 (34 reviews) | 10.0 (7 reviews) | | **User Access Settings** | Not enough data | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 9.8 (7 reviews) | ### Quality Management (QMS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **LabCollector LIMS & ELN** | N/A | N/A | | **QBench** | N/A | N/A | | **Lockbox LIMS** | N/A | N/A | #### Nonconformance | Feature | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox 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 & ELN | QBench | Lockbox 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 & ELN | QBench | Lockbox 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 & ELN | QBench | Lockbox 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 & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **Standards & 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 & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security & 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 & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training & 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 | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims), [Lab Inventory Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lab-inventory-management) **Unique to LabCollector LIMS & ELN (4):** [Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-lab-notebook-eln), [Label Printing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/label-printing), [Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms), [Workflow Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workflow-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | LabCollector LIMS & ELN | QBench | Lockbox LIMS | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 70.0% | 77.1% | 51.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 21.2% | 46.5% | | **Enterprise** | 10.0% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ### By Industry #### LabCollector LIMS & ELN - **Biotechnology:** 33.3% - **Veterinary:** 11.1% - **Research:** 11.1% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 11.1% - **Farming:** 11.1% - **Environmental Services:** 11.1% - **Civil Engineering:** 11.1% #### QBench - **Biotechnology:** 18.8% - **Food & Beverages:** 13.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 10.1% - **Chemicals:** 8.7% - **Environmental Services:** 5.8% - **Research:** 4.3% - **Consumer Goods:** 4.3% - **Alternative Medicine:** 3.6% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 2.9% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.9% - **Other:** 24.6% #### Lockbox LIMS - **Biotechnology:** 51.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 23.3% - **Research:** 4.7% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 4.7% - **Medical Devices:** 4.7% - **Computer Software:** 4.7% - **Higher Education:** 2.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.3% - **Building Materials:** 2.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to LabCollector LIMS & ELN - [SciNote](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (303 reviews) - [Process Street](https://www.g2.com/products/process-street/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (463 reviews) - 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