# Quartzy, STARLIMS, Benchling vs Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software Comparison

| | Quartzy | STARLIMS | Benchling | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 93 | 159 | 65 | 111 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (69.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (45.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (64.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (36.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $159.00 5 Users Per Month | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Quartzy

**Not enough data**

### STARLIMS

Pros:
- Customization (3 reviews)
- Functionality (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Outdated System (4 reviews)
- Poor Usability (4 reviews)

### Benchling

Pros:
- Collaboration (1 reviews)
- Compliance (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Navigation (2 reviews)
- Difficult Usability (2 reviews)

### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Quartzy | STARLIMS | Benchling | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (78 reviews) | 8.8 (138 reviews) | 8.2 (40 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (83 reviews) | 8.4 (141 reviews) | 8.2 (40 reviews) | 8.4 (89 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (38 reviews) | 8.3 (71 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 7.7 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 8.6 (64 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (67 reviews) | 8.9 (140 reviews) | 8.4 (33 reviews) | 8.7 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 9.2 (63 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (81 reviews) | 9.5 (139 reviews) | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 7.5 (85 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Quartzy

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Starting at $159.00 5 Users Per Month

Description: Self service, centralized supply workflows

Key Features:
- Inventory Management
- Requests and Approvals
- Mobile App

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/quartzy/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### STARLIMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Benchling

#### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Quartzy** | N/A | N/A |
| **STARLIMS** | 8.9/10 | 49 |
| **Benchling** | 8.1/10 | 31 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 9.0/10 | 17 |

#### Process

| Feature | Quartzy | STARLIMS | Benchling | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 8.9 (47 reviews) | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (46 reviews) | 7.7 (24 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Templates** | Not enough data | 8.8 (46 reviews) | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Intellectual Protection and Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (44 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Comprehensive Search Functionality** | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Data Access Authorization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 

### LIMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Quartzy** | N/A | N/A |
| **STARLIMS** | 8.6/10 | 115 |
| **Benchling** | 8.4/10 | 16 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 8.1/10 | 55 |

#### Lab Informatics

| Feature | Quartzy | STARLIMS | Benchling | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Instrument Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (105 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 
| **ELN Support** | Not enough data | 8.2 (88 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (106 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 
| **Billing Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.5 (33 reviews) | 

#### Chain of Custody

| Feature | Quartzy | STARLIMS | Benchling | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sample Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (108 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 
| **Data Warehouse** | Not enough data | 8.8 (100 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 8.2 (91 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (99 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 7.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **QA/QC** | Not enough data | 8.6 (97 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - LIMS

| Feature | Quartzy | STARLIMS | Benchling | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Lab Inventory Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Quartzy** | 8.2/10 | 66 |
| **STARLIMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Benchling** | N/A | N/A |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | N/A | N/A |

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Quartzy | STARLIMS | Benchling | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Control** | 8.2 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | 8.1 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Health & Safety** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations Management

| Feature | Quartzy | STARLIMS | Benchling | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Records Maintenance** | 8.4 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Excel Data Import** | 7.9 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Access Settings** | 8.4 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Quartzy** | N/A | N/A |
| **STARLIMS** | 8.6/10 | 45 |
| **Benchling** | 7.5/10 | 14 |
| **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 9.0/10 | 17 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Quartzy | STARLIMS | Benchling | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Management System** | Not enough data | 8.5 (41 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Lab Systems Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (45 reviews) | 7.2 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Operational Database** | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 7.2 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Query and Search** | Not enough data | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 
| **Audit Security** | Not enough data | 8.9 (45 reviews) | 6.9 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Variety File Support** | Not enough data | 8.6 (44 reviews) | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Library Collections** | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 7.2 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 

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

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

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## Categories

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

**Unique to STARLIMS (3):** [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 Benchling (3):** [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 Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software (3):** [Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/scientific-data-management-system-sdms), [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims), [Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-lab-notebook-eln)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Quartzy | STARLIMS | Benchling | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 69.9% | 12.8% | 64.5% | 29.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 14.0% | 41.7% | 29.0% | 36.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 16.1% | 45.5% | 6.5% | 34.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Quartzy

- **Biotechnology:** 46.2%
- **Research:** 32.3%
- **Higher Education:** 7.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.2%
- **Chemicals:** 3.2%
- **Medical Devices:** 2.2%
- **Veterinary:** 1.1%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 1.1%
- **Nanotechnology:** 1.1%
- **Medical Practice:** 1.1%
- **Other:** 1.1%

#### STARLIMS

- **Pharmaceuticals:** 39.7%
- **Biotechnology:** 10.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 7.7%
- **Chemicals:** 5.1%
- **Food & Beverages:** 4.5%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.8%
- **Environmental Services:** 2.6%
- **Food Production:** 2.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.6%
- **Accounting:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 18.6%

#### Benchling

- **Biotechnology:** 75.8%
- **Research:** 16.1%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 1.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.6%
- **Insurance:** 1.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.6%
- **Higher Education:** 1.6%

#### 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 Quartzy

- [Labguru ELN LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labguru-eln-lims/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (165 reviews)
- [LabWare LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labware-lims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Genemod](https://www.g2.com/products/genemod/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (49 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)
- [Freezerworks](https://www.g2.com/products/freezerworks/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [CloudLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 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)
- [Lockbox LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/lockbox-lims/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (46 reviews)
- [QBench](https://www.g2.com/products/qbench/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (140 reviews)

### Alternatives to STARLIMS

- [Labguru ELN LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labguru-eln-lims/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (165 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)
- [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)
- [QBench](https://www.g2.com/products/qbench/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (140 reviews)
- [CloudLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 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)
- [Clinisys](https://www.g2.com/products/clinisys/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Lockbox LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/lockbox-lims/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (46 reviews)

### Alternatives to Benchling

- [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)
- [LabWare LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labware-lims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Uncountable Web Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/uncountable-web-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [LabVantage](https://www.g2.com/products/labvantage/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Dotmatics](https://www.g2.com/products/dotmatics-dotmatics/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [IDBS E-WorkBook](https://www.g2.com/products/idbs-e-workbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (25 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)
- [Sapio LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/sapio-lims/reviews) — 4.3/5 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)
- [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 (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)
- [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)

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## Top Discussions

### Quartzy

- Title: [Does Quartzy have an app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-quartzy-have-an-app) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! Quartzy's mobile app allows lab members to track inventory and order supplies. The app also has a  barcode scanning feature to easily update inventory..."
- Title: [Does Quartzy cost money?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-quartzy-cost-money) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can view our pricing plan here: https://www.quartzy.com/pricing"
- Title: [Is Quartzy reliable?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-quartzy-reliable) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "We understand that you rely on the Quartzy services to work. We're committed to making Quartzy a highly-available service that you can count on. Our..."

### STARLIMS

No discussions available for this product.

### Benchling

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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