Link copied to clipboard # SciNote vs SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/scinote/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield/export.csv) SciNoteSciSure (formerly known as...[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **SciNote** [ 4.2/5(303) ](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews#reviews) **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)**[ 4.2/5(207) ](https://www.g2.com/products/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield/reviews#reviews) Pricing **SciNote** Free Trial No pricing available **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** Free Trial **Free Trial** · Academic **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **SciNote** 2 monthsFaster Based on 32 responses **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** 3 months Based on 10 responses Return on Investment **SciNote** 18 months Based on 25 responses **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** 8 months10 months sooner Based on 7 responses Perceived Cost **SciNote** $$$$$ **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** $$$$$ Average Discount **SciNote** 12%4% more **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** 8% Pros & Cons **SciNote** [ Ease of Use (17) ](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1851265&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Organization Efficiency (15) ](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1851039&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Difficult Usability (9) ](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2111649&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Navigation Difficulty (9) ](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1852282&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** [ Ease of Use (47) ](https://www.g2.com/products/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1774359&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Organization Efficiency (32) ](https://www.g2.com/products/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1774989&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Difficult Usability (30) ](https://www.g2.com/products/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1776295&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ UX Improvement (23) ](https://www.g2.com/products/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2109380&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **SciNote** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_46d046ca79fb4b8f09bb2bb4a7add084/chemaxon.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Chemaxon ](https://www.g2.com/products/chemaxon/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_802677b9b72f21e90b83ddf3ba01c761/fluics-connect.jpg "Product Avatar Image") FLUICS CONNECT ](https://www.g2.com/products/fluics-connect/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ef6c5ec04a1910549fe86b02ab61b7b4/ganymede.png "Product Avatar Image") Ganymede ](https://www.g2.com/products/ganymede/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_26f8f8b32506af717401125ce4d13ffd/quartzy.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Quartzy ](https://www.g2.com/products/quartzy/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/integrations) **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** Not enough data Screenshots **SciNote** ![SciNote screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/139608/Dashboard-may2021-_1_.PNG) **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** ![SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1699061/Research-dashboard.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **SciNote** 8.2 8.2254 **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** 8.6 8.6183 Ease of Use **SciNote** 7.9 7.9259 **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** 7.9 7.9190 Ease of Setup **SciNote** 8.2 8.2131 **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** 8.2 8.2158 Ease of Admin **SciNote** 8.7 8.755 **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** 8.6 8.655 Quality of Support **SciNote** 8.8 8.8209 **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** 8.9 8.9146 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **SciNote** 9.1 9.152 **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** 9.5 9.553 Product Direction (% positive) **SciNote** 8.7 8.7234 **SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)** 9.1 9.1187 Features Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)[Hide 31 FeaturesShow 31 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.0 219 8.2 141 Process Data Storage 8.3 209 8.6(won by 0.3) 139 Inventory Management 7.7 203 8.4(won by 0.7) 138 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Protocol Templates 7.9 208 8.0(won by 0.1) 140 Intellectual Protection and Compliance 8.2(tied score) 190 8.2(tied score) 137 Comprehensive Search Functionality 7.9(tied score) 202 7.9(tied score) 137 Data Access Authorization 8.2 196 8.3(won by 0.1) 138 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 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[Hide 66 FeaturesShow 66 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.3 22 8.2 27 Lab Informatics Instrument Management 7.1 18 8.3(won by 1.2) 24 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) ELN Support 9.1(won by 0.2) 20 8.9 26 Workflow Management 8.6(won by 0.8) 20 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.8 23 Billing Management 7.5(won by 1.0) 17 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 6.5 22 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 Sample Management 8.6 22 8.9(won by 0.3) 25 Data Warehouse 8.5(won by 0.2) 20 8.3 21 Inventory Management 8.9(won by 0.1) 22 8.8 26 Document Management 7.7 21 8.0(won by 0.3) 24 QA/QC 8.5(won by 0.5) 19 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.0 23 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 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 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[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);) 7.8 56 8.0 101 Resource Management Inventory Control 8.0 55 8.4(won by 0.4) 98 Inventory Management 7.7 54 7.9(won by 0.2) 97 Health & Safety 7.0 53 7.5(won by 0.5) 93 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Operations Management Records Maintenance 8.1(won by 0.2) 54 7.9 94 Excel Data Import 8.1(won by 0.1) 55 8.0 96 User Access Settings 8.1 53 8.2(won by 0.1) 98 Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);) 7.9 50 Not enough data Data Management Document Management System 8.1(won by default) 47 Not enough data Lab Systems Integration 7.6(won by default) 42 Not enough data Operational Database 7.4(won by default) 43 Not enough data Query and Search 7.8(won by default) 46 Not enough data Audit Security 8.3(won by default) 37 Not enough data Variety File Support 8.3(won by default) 43 Not enough data Library Collections 7.7(won by default) 39 Not enough data Metadata Management 7.6(won by default) 40 Not enough data Agentic AI - Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Environmental Health and Safety[Hide 98 FeaturesShow 98 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.5 17 Health & Safety Job Hazards Not enough data 9.1(won by default) 16 Training Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 17 Ergonomics Not enough data Feature Not Available Platform Integration Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 14 Security & Privacy Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 15 Mobile Access Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 17 Flexibility Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 15 Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Offline Access Not enough data Not enough data Environment Waste Not enough data 6.5(won by default) 16 Chemical Management Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 17 Monitoring Not enough data Feature Not Available Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Supplier Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Inspection Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Change Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Forms Management Not enough data Not enough data Safety Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Safety Management Not enough data Not enough data Waste Management Not enough data Not enough data Hazardous Materials Management Not enough data Not enough data Sustainability Management Not enough data Not enough data Industrial Safety Management Not enough data Not enough data Occupational Health Management Not enough data Not enough data Services Implementation Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 15 Training & Learning Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 16 Customer Support Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 14 Professional Services Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 13 Audit & Inspections Templates Not enough data 7.5(won by default) 16 Workflows Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 16 Corrective Actions Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 16 Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Text Summarization Text Generation Not enough data Feature Not Available Text Summarization Not enough data Feature Not Available Risk Management Assessments Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 16 Operational Risk Not enough data 6.7(won by default) 15 Supplier Evaluation Not enough data Feature Not Available Data Security Data Security Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Analytics Injury & Ilness Not enough data 5.0(won by default) 14 Near Miss Not enough data 6.2(won by default) 15 Performance Not enough data 7.1(won by default) 15 Sustainability Not enough data Feature Not Available Compliance Standards & Regulations Not enough data 6.6(won by default) 16 Permits Not enough data 6.1(won by default) 14 Certifications Not enough data 6.7(won by default) 13 Generative AI - Environmental Health and Safety Text Generation Not enough data Feature Not Available Text Summarization Not enough data Feature Not Available Additional Functionality Archiving & Retention Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Certification Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Digital Signature Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Document Review Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Root Cause Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Nonconformance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Quality Control Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Emergency Response Planning Not enough data Not enough data Environmental Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Data Collection Not enough data Not enough data OSHA Recordkeeping Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)[Hide 85 FeaturesShow 85 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.5 7 Safety Job Hazards Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 6 Drills Not enough data Feature Not Available Claim Management Not enough data Feature Not Available Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Care Plan Management Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Forms Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Case Management Not enough data Not enough data Inspection Management Not enough data Not enough data Insurance Management Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Record Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Health Programs Not enough data 7.0(won by default) 5 Industrial Hygiene Not enough data 6.3(won by default) 5 Medical Records Not enough data Feature Not Available Ergonomics Not enough data Not enough data Audit and Inspections Templates Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 6 Workflows Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 6 Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Not enough data 6.4(won by default) 7 Training Content Not enough data 7.2(won by default) 6 Best Practices Not enough data 7.2(won by default) 6 Certifications Not enough data Not enough data Reporting OSHA Not enough data Feature Not Available Root Cause Analysis Not enough data Not enough data OSHA Recordkeeping Not enough data Not enough data OSHA Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Trend Analysis Not enough data Not enough data OSHA Recordkeeping Not enough data Not enough data Artificial Intelligence Heat maps Not enough data Not enough data NLP Insights Not enough data Not enough data Internet of Things (IoT) Not enough data Not enough data Video analysis Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Health Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Personnel Drug Testing Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Health Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Health Record Access Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Incident Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Immunization & Allergy Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Incident Response Checklists Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Quality Control Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Offline Access Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Accident Investigation Not enough data Not enough data Inspection Management[Hide 52 FeaturesShow 52 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.7 14 Planning Checklists Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 11 Approvals Not enough data 7.1(won by default) 11 Scheduling Not enough data 6.5(won by default) 11 Procedures Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 11 Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Execution Sampling Not enough data 6.5(won by default) 11 Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 13 Data Capture Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 12 Reports Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 13 Ad-hoc Tasks Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 11 Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Analytics Monitoring Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 11 Nonconformace Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 11 KPIs Not enough data Feature Not Available Additional Functionality Barcode/Ticket Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Inspection Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Work Order Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Dispatch Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customer Database Not enough data Not enough data Report Templates Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Equipment Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Subcontractor Management Not enough data Not enough data Appointment Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Failed Inspection Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Offline Access Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Control Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Code Enforcement Not enough data Not enough data Forms Management Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![SciNote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e826209f1b5f9496ed268880b18558ed/scinote.svg "SciNote")](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) SciNote Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 75.7% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 17.7% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 6.7% [![SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/732ca4ecdbda64718b4c0b5603643efd/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield.svg "SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)")](https://www.g2.com/products/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield/reviews) SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 72.8% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 14.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 13.1% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 75.7% 72.8% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 17.7% 14.1% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 6.7% 13.1% Reviewers' Industry [![SciNote](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e826209f1b5f9496ed268880b18558ed/scinote.svg "SciNote")](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) SciNote Biotechnology 46.3% Research 26.0% Pharmaceuticals 6.7% Chemicals 4.0% Higher Education 4.0% Other 13.0% [![SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/732ca4ecdbda64718b4c0b5603643efd/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield.svg "SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield)")](https://www.g2.com/products/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield/reviews) SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) Biotechnology 35.8% Research 29.5% Higher Education 14.0% Chemicals 4.7% E-Learning 4.1% Other 11.9% FAQs ## SciNote vs SciSure (formerly known as... FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 16, 2026 ### What is the difference between SciNote vs SciSure (formerly known as...? SciNote and SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) are both highly rated Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) platforms, but SciSure edges ahead in reviewer-cited support and requirements fit, while SciNote is noted for its project structure and multilingual support. | [SciNote](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) | [SciSure (formerly known as...)](https://www.g2.com/products/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.2/5 (303 reviews) | 4.2/5 (207 reviews) | | Small-Business | Small-Business | | 8.2 | 8.2 | | 8.8 | 8.9 | | Project structure and multilingual collaboration | Highly intuitive interface and integrated inventory/sample management | ### How do the pricing models of SciNote and SciSure (formerly known as... compare? SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and cost structure compared to SciNote. - **SciNote:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that SciNote is expensive, though some note that the team is supportive with discounts and that the platform is affordable relative to its feature set. - **SciSure (formerly known as...):** Reviewers highlight that SciSure offers strong value, especially for larger organizations, but note that the cost structure can be a hurdle for smaller labs with tight budgets. - **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers cite the need for a more cost-effective and feature-rich ELN as a reason for considering SciSure over SciNote, particularly for inventory and compliance management. ### What are the best alternatives to SciNote and SciSure (formerly known as...? The top three alternatives to SciNote and SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) are Labguru ELN LIMS, LabWare LIMS, and Benchling. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SciNote](https://www.g2.com/products/scinote/reviews) | 4.2/5 (303 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers note competitive pricing for the feature set, but some cite high costs for add-ons. | Project structure and multilingual collaboration | | [SciSure (formerly known as...)](https://www.g2.com/products/scisure-formerly-known-as-elabnext-and-scishield/reviews) | 4.2/5 (207 reviews) | Small-Business | Strong value for larger organizations, but initial and recurring fees can be a hurdle for small labs. | Highly intuitive interface and integrated inventory/sample management | | [Labguru ELN LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labguru-eln-lims/reviews) | 4.6/5 (165 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive ELN and LIMS integration | | [LabWare LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/labware-lims/reviews) | 4.5/5 (102 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Robust laboratory information management capabilities | | [Benchling](https://www.g2.com/products/benchling/reviews) | 4.5/5 (65 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Modern interface and strong collaboration features | ### Which Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) features should I prioritize when comparing SciNote and SciSure (formerly known as...? Buyers comparing SciNote and SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) should prioritize Workflow Management, Inventory Management, Collaboration, Customizability, and Compliance features. - **Workflow Management:** SciNote (15 all-time mentions), SciSure (—); reviewers highlight SciNote's structured workflows and protocol templates. - **Inventory Management:** SciNote (18 all-time mentions), SciSure (22 all-time mentions); both products are praised for inventory tracking, with SciSure noted for integrated sample and inventory modules. - **Collaboration:** SciNote (18 all-time mentions), SciSure (28 all-time mentions); SciSure receives more frequent praise for collaboration and team access. - **Customizability:** SciNote (13 all-time mentions), SciSure (19 all-time mentions); SciSure is cited for its highly customizable inventory and experiment modules. - **Compliance:** SciNote is frequently cited for 21 CFR Part 11-compliant e-signatures and audit trails, supporting regulated environments. ### What are the pros and cons of SciNote vs SciSure (formerly known as...? SciNote's headline strength is its structured project management and multilingual support, while SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) stands out for its intuitive interface and integrated inventory/sample management. - **SciNote strengths:** Organization (24 all-time mentions), Workflow Management (15), Inventory Management (18), Collaboration (18), Customer Support (16), Compliance features (e-signatures, audit trails). - **SciNote trade-offs:** Data Management Issues (19), Limited Functionality (19), Navigation Difficulty (13), some reviewers cite high costs for add-ons and a learning curve for advanced features. - **SciSure (formerly known as... strengths:** Ease of Use (43 all-time mentions), Organization Efficiency (31), User Interface (30), Collaboration (28), Inventory Management (22), Customization (19), Customer Support (26), strong integration of inventory and sample management. - **SciSure (formerly known as... trade-offs:** Difficult Usability (29), UX Improvement (21), Navigation Issues (19), Learning Curve (15), some reviewers note cost as a hurdle for small labs and tedious file upload processes. ### Is SciNote or SciSure (formerly known as... better for small businesses? Both SciNote and SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) are primarily used by small businesses, but SciSure receives more frequent praise for ease of use and collaboration in small lab settings. - **SciNote:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its structured workflows and multilingual support as beneficial for small teams, but some cite a learning curve and cost concerns. - **SciSure (formerly known as...):** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its intuitive interface, ease of onboarding, and collaborative features as strong fits for small labs, though cost is occasionally noted as a challenge. ### Which Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) platform has better integrations? Reviewer sentiment indicates parity between SciNote and SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) for integrations, with both products supporting key lab workflows but no dominant integration theme. - **SciNote:** Recent reviews mention integration with Microsoft Office and protocols.io, supporting workflow efficiency and document management. - **SciSure (formerly known as...):** Reviewers highlight integration of inventory and sample management modules, but do not cite specific third-party integrations by name. ### How do SciNote and SciSure (formerly known as... compare on customer support? SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) scores marginally higher on Quality of Support (8.9 vs. 8.8), but both products are rated highly and are frequently praised for responsive and helpful support. - **SciNote:** Reviewers consistently describe the support team as responsive, helpful, and attentive, with 16 all-time mentions of Customer Support and multiple recent reviews citing positive experiences with onboarding and troubleshooting. - **SciSure (formerly known as...):** Reviewers frequently highlight excellent customer support, fast response times, and helpful onboarding, with 26 all-time mentions of Customer Support and recent reviews noting strong support during setup and ongoing use. ### Which is easier to implement, SciNote or SciSure (formerly known as...? SciNote and SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) are rated equally on Ease of Setup (8.2 each), with reviewers describing straightforward implementation for both platforms. - **SciNote:** Reviewers note that setup is generally easy, with a clear project structure and helpful support resources, though some mention a learning curve for advanced features. - **SciSure (formerly known as...):** Reviewers describe onboarding as smooth and intuitive, with minimal technical training required for bench staff and strong support during initial configuration. ### Which product has better Workflows? SciNote and SciSure (formerly known as eLabNext and SciShield) both receive strong reviewer praise for workflow management, with SciNote noted for structured workflows and protocol templates, and SciSure for integrated inventory and experiment workflows. - **SciNote:** Workflow Management (15 all-time mentions), reviewers highlight structured project/experiment/task workflows and protocol templates as key strengths. - **SciSure (formerly known as...):** Reviewers frequently cite integrated inventory and experiment workflows, with strong support for linking samples, protocols, and experiments in a unified interface. 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