# LabWare LIMS vs Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software Comparison

| | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 102 | 111 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (36.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### LabWare LIMS

Pros:
- API Integration (1 reviews)
- Automation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Project Management (1 reviews)
- Customization Difficulty (1 reviews)

### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (79 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (79 reviews) | 8.4 (89 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (53 reviews) | 7.7 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (55 reviews) | 8.1 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (74 reviews) | 8.7 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (54 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (74 reviews) | 7.5 (85 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### LabWare LIMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

#### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **LabWare LIMS** | 9.0/10 | 16 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 9.0/10 | 17 |

#### Process

| Feature | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Storage** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Templates** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Intellectual Protection and Compliance** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Comprehensive Search Functionality** | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Data Access Authorization** | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Protocol/SOP Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Laboratory Notebook** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sample Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lab Information Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode/Label Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Label Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Project Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Labs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lab Results** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Signature Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### LIMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LabWare LIMS** | 8.7/10 | 68 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 8.1/10 | 55 |

#### Lab Informatics

| Feature | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Instrument Management** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 
| **ELN Support** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | 8.9 (55 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 
| **Billing Management** | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 7.5 (33 reviews) | 
| **Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rules-Based Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Chain of Custody

| Feature | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sample Management** | 9.3 (55 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 
| **Data Warehouse** | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 8.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | 8.4 (42 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 8.2 (40 reviews) | 7.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **QA/QC** | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 
| **Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Specimen Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Records Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quality Control Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lab Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - LIMS

| Feature | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lab Instruments Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Electronic Laboratory Notebook** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Capture and Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Summary Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **EDI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quality Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode/Ticket Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certification of Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quality Assurance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcoding/RFID** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patient Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Test Panels** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Lab Inventory Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LabWare LIMS** | 9.0/10 | 26 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | N/A | N/A |

#### Resource Management

| Feature | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Control** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Health & Safety** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Operations Management

| Feature | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Records Maintenance** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Excel Data Import** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Access Settings** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LabWare LIMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 9.0/10 | 17 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Management System** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Lab Systems Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Operational Database** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Query and Search** | Not enough data | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 
| **Audit Security** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Variety File Support** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Library Collections** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims), [Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-lab-notebook-eln)

**Unique to LabWare LIMS (1):** [Lab Inventory Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lab-inventory-management)

**Unique to Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software (1):** [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 | LabWare LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 17.8% | 29.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 44.6% | 36.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.6% | 34.3% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to LabWare LIMS

- [SciNote](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (303 reviews)
- [Labguru ELN LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labguru-eln-lims/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (165 reviews)
- [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (261 reviews)
- [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)
- [CloudLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (57 reviews)
- [LabVantage](https://www.g2.com/products/labvantage/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (20 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 (149 reviews)
- [Quartzy](https://www.g2.com/products/quartzy/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (93 reviews)

### Alternatives to Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

- [Labguru ELN LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labguru-eln-lims/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (165 reviews)
- [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)
- [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 (261 reviews)
- [Clinisys](https://www.g2.com/products/clinisys/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [CloudLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (57 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 (149 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### 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..."

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