# Lockbox LIMS, Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software vs LabWare LIMS Comparison

| | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 46 | 111 | 102 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (51.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (36.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $175.00 1 user Per Month | No pricing available | 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**

### 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 | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (35 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | 9.0 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (35 reviews) | 8.4 (89 reviews) | 8.3 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 7.7 (60 reviews) | 7.9 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 8.1 (47 reviews) | 8.2 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 10.0 (35 reviews) | 8.7 (87 reviews) | 9.0 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.9 (25 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 9.0 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (34 reviews) | 7.5 (85 reviews) | 9.1 (74 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

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

#### Process

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 9.4 (14 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Templates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Intellectual Protection and Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Comprehensive Search Functionality** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Data Access Authorization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 

### LIMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lockbox LIMS** | 9.2/10 | 29 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 8.1/10 | 55 |
| **LabWare LIMS** | 8.7/10 | 68 |

#### Lab Informatics

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Instrument Management** | 10.0 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
| **ELN Support** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 8.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 8.9 (55 reviews) | 
| **Billing Management** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 7.5 (33 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 

#### Chain of Custody

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sample Management** | 9.7 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 9.3 (55 reviews) | 
| **Data Warehouse** | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (41 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | 9.9 (16 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 8.4 (42 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 7.9 (38 reviews) | 8.2 (40 reviews) | 
| **QA/QC** | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - LIMS

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Lockbox LIMS** | 9.8/10 | 7 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **LabWare LIMS** | 9.0/10 | 26 |

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Control** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Health & Safety** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 

#### Operations Management

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Records Maintenance** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Excel Data Import** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **User Access Settings** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 

### Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)

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

#### Data Management

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

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

| Feature | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 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
**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)

**Unique to LabWare LIMS (2):** [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 | Lockbox LIMS | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | LabWare LIMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 51.2% | 29.6% | 17.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 46.5% | 36.1% | 44.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.3% | 34.3% | 37.6% | 

### 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%

#### 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 Lockbox LIMS

- [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) — 4.6/5 stars (140 reviews)
- [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (260 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)
- [Uncountable Web Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/uncountable-web-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (39 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 (260 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)
- [QBench](https://www.g2.com/products/qbench/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (140 reviews)

### 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 (260 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)
- [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 (55 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

### 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..."

### 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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