# Lockbox LIMS vs Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software Comparison

| | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 46 | 111 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (51.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (36.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $175.00 1 user Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Lockbox LIMS

Pros:
- Customization (12 reviews)
- Customer Support (9 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (2 reviews)
- Training Required (2 reviews)

### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (35 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (35 reviews) | 8.4 (89 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 7.7 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 8.1 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 10.0 (35 reviews) | 8.7 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.9 (25 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (34 reviews) | 7.5 (85 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Lockbox LIMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 9.0/10 | 17 |

#### Process

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Templates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Intellectual Protection and Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Comprehensive Search Functionality** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Data Access Authorization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 

### LIMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lockbox LIMS** | 9.2/10 | 29 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 8.1/10 | 55 |

#### Lab Informatics

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Instrument Management** | 10.0 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 
| **ELN Support** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 
| **Billing Management** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 7.5 (33 reviews) | 

#### Chain of Custody

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sample Management** | 9.7 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 
| **Data Warehouse** | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | 9.9 (16 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 7.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **QA/QC** | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - LIMS

| Feature | Lockbox 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 | 

### Lab Inventory Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lockbox LIMS** | 9.8/10 | 7 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | N/A | N/A |

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Control** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Health & Safety** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Operations Management

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Records Maintenance** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Excel Data Import** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Access Settings** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)

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

#### Data Management

| Feature | Lockbox 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 | Lockbox 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 (1):** [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims)

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

**Unique to Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software (2):** [Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/scientific-data-management-system-sdms), [Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-lab-notebook-eln)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 51.2% | 29.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 46.5% | 36.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.3% | 34.3% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### 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 Lockbox LIMS

- [LabWare LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labware-lims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Labguru ELN LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labguru-eln-lims/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (165 reviews)
- [QBench](https://www.g2.com/products/qbench/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (144 reviews)
- [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (261 reviews)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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 (55 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)
- [LabWare LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labware-lims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 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)
- [Uncountable Web Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/uncountable-web-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [CloudLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Lockbox LIMS

No discussions available for this product.

### 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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