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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
LabWare LIMS
Star Rating
(102)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about LabWare LIMSOpenLab
Star Rating
(13)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenLabSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that LabWare LIMS excels in Data Storage with a score of 9.4, highlighting its robust capabilities for managing large datasets, while OpenLab, with a score of 8.7, is noted for its decent but less comprehensive storage options.
- Reviewers mention that LabWare LIMS offers superior Inventory Management at 9.1, with features like real-time tracking and automated reordering, whereas OpenLab's score of 8.3 indicates it lacks some advanced functionalities that users desire.
- G2 users highlight LabWare LIMS's strong Protocol Templates feature, scoring 8.8, which allows for customizable workflows, while OpenLab does not have a comparable feature, leading to less flexibility in protocol management.
- Users on G2 appreciate LabWare LIMS for its high Quality of Support rating of 9.0, with many reviewers noting prompt responses and helpful resources, in contrast to OpenLab's 8.9, which, while still good, has some users wishing for quicker resolution times.
- Reviewers say that LabWare LIMS shines in its User Access Settings, scoring 9.2, allowing for detailed permissions and security protocols, while OpenLab's offerings in this area are less comprehensive, leading to potential concerns about data security.
- Users report that LabWare LIMS has a strong Product Direction score of 9.1, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, while OpenLab's perfect score of 10.0 suggests it is also highly regarded in this area, but some users feel LabWare's updates are more aligned with user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LabWare LIMS
No pricing availableOpenLab
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LabWare LIMS
No trial information availableOpenLab
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
79
8.7
9
Ease of Use
8.3
79
8.2
10
Ease of Setup
7.9
53
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.2
55
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.0
74
8.8
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
54
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
74
10.0
8
Features by Category
Process
9.4
14
8.6
6
9.1
13
8.3
6
8.8
14
8.0
5
9.0
12
8.6
6
8.6
15
9.2
6
9.3
16
8.6
6
Lab Informatics
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.9
55
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
Chain of Custody
9.3
55
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
8.2
40
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Agentic AI - LIMS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Operations Management
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
LabWare LIMS and OpenLab are categorized as Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
Unique Categories
LabWare LIMS is categorized as LIMS and Lab Inventory Management
OpenLab has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
LabWare LIMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenLab
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Pharmaceuticals
32.7%
Chemicals
9.9%
Biotechnology
7.9%
Oil & Energy
6.9%
Hospital & Health Care
5.9%
Other
36.6%
Pharmaceuticals
30.8%
Research
15.4%
Telecommunications
7.7%
Semiconductors
7.7%
Oil & Energy
7.7%
Other
30.8%
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Discussions
What is the biggest challenge implementing a standard English language LIMS configuration to a spanish speaking country?
2 Comments
AC
NLS file can help in the translation so I don't think the configuration to spanish would have much of an issueRead more
What information can be stored on LIMS?
1 Comment
AS
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...Read more
What is LabWare LIMS used for?
1 Comment
RS
its Laboratory information management system , software which is used to maintain data integrity of lab operation and track operation data base related to...Read more
OpenLab has no discussions with answers
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