# LabKey, Labguru ELN LIMS vs LabWare LIMS Comparison

| | LabKey | Labguru ELN LIMS | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 10 | 165 | 102 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (74.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### LabKey

**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)

### 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 | LabKey | Labguru ELN LIMS | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (141 reviews) | 9.0 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (142 reviews) | 8.3 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.5 (85 reviews) | 7.9 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.0 (60 reviews) | 8.2 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 9.4 (132 reviews) | 9.0 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.3 (60 reviews) | 9.0 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (134 reviews) | 9.1 (74 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### LabKey

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Labguru ELN LIMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **LabKey** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.6/10 | 114 |
| **LabWare LIMS** | 9.0/10 | 16 |

#### Process

| Feature | LabKey | Labguru ELN LIMS | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (108 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Templates** | Not enough data | 8.6 (112 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Intellectual Protection and Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (101 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Comprehensive Search Functionality** | Not enough data | 8.4 (109 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Data Access Authorization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (106 reviews) | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 

### LIMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LabKey** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.6/10 | 51 |
| **LabWare LIMS** | 8.7/10 | 68 |

#### Lab Informatics

| Feature | LabKey | Labguru ELN LIMS | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Instrument Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
| **ELN Support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (43 reviews) | 8.9 (55 reviews) | 
| **Billing Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (33 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 

#### Chain of Custody

| Feature | LabKey | Labguru ELN LIMS | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sample Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 9.3 (55 reviews) | 
| **Data Warehouse** | Not enough data | 8.2 (38 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 8.4 (42 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 8.2 (40 reviews) | 
| **QA/QC** | Not enough data | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - LIMS

| Feature | LabKey | Labguru ELN LIMS | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **LabKey** | N/A | N/A |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.3/10 | 100 |
| **LabWare LIMS** | 9.0/10 | 26 |

#### Resource Management

| Feature | LabKey | Labguru ELN LIMS | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Control** | Not enough data | 8.7 (92 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (93 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Health & Safety** | Not enough data | 7.5 (68 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 

#### Operations Management

| Feature | LabKey | Labguru ELN LIMS | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Records Maintenance** | Not enough data | 8.5 (89 reviews) | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Excel Data Import** | Not enough data | 8.1 (95 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **User Access Settings** | Not enough data | 8.5 (91 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 

### Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LabKey** | 8.6/10 | 7 |
| **Labguru ELN LIMS** | 8.6/10 | 51 |
| **LabWare LIMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | LabKey | Labguru ELN LIMS | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Management System** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lab Systems Integration** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Operational Database** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Query and Search** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Security** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Variety File Support** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Library Collections** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | LabKey | Labguru ELN LIMS | 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 | 

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## Categories

**Unique to LabKey (1):** [Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/scientific-data-management-system-sdms)

**Unique to Labguru ELN LIMS (4):** [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), [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims), [Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/scientific-data-management-system-sdms)

**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 | LabKey | Labguru ELN LIMS | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 74.5% | 17.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 19.4% | 44.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.0% | 6.1% | 37.6% | 

### By Industry

#### LabKey

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 20.0%
- **Biotechnology:** 20.0%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 10.0%
- **Medical Devices:** 10.0%
- **Industrial Automation:** 10.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 10.0%
- **Computer Software:** 10.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 10.0%

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

#### 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 LabKey

- [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)
- [Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/products/thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [Benchling](https://www.g2.com/products/benchling/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (65 reviews)
- [Genemod](https://www.g2.com/products/genemod/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Uncountable Web Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/uncountable-web-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [Seal](https://www.g2.com/products/seal-seal/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Scispot](https://www.g2.com/products/scispot/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [IDBS E-WorkBook](https://www.g2.com/products/idbs-e-workbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [MediGrid](https://www.g2.com/products/medigrid/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews)

### Alternatives to Labguru ELN LIMS

- [SciNote](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (303 reviews)
- [Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/products/thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (111 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)

### Alternatives to LabWare LIMS

- [SciNote](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (303 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)
- [Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/products/thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (111 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 (54 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

### LabKey

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."

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