--- title: Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software Reviews meta\_title: 'Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 111 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.3 review\_count: 111 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Laboratory url: https://www.g2.com/categories/laboratory --- # Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software but has limited features. Are you part of the Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS, SDMS, ELN and LES Software manages your laboratory, data and procedural workflows, connecting with other enterprise systems, instruments, equipment and your customers to deliver increased compliance and productivity across your business. SampleManager LIMS software is a complete, comprehensive solution for lab, data and process management, and one of the most widely deployed LIMS in the world. For over 35 years, SampleManager LIMS software has supported customers using the latest technologies and is developed, designed and supported in an ISO 9001 environment. Through configuration, not customization, SampleManager LIMS software can be tailored to your specific business processes and laboratory workflows. * * * Seller [Thermo Fisher Scientific](https://www.g2.com/sellers/thermo-fisher-scientific) Discussions [Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software Community](https://www.g2.com/products/thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software/discuss) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Sarah Yesford Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 7 months ### Return on Investment 44 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Labguru ELN LIMS](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Labguru ELN LIMS") Labguru ELN LIMS 4.6/5(165) ](https://www.g2.com/products/labguru-eln-lims/reviews) [ ![STARLIMS](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "STARLIMS") STARLIMS 4.5/5(159) ](https://www.g2.com/products/starlims/reviews) [ ![Benchling](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Benchling") Benchling 4.5/5(65) ](https://www.g2.com/products/benchling/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 111 real user reviews. Implementation Time 7 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Verified User in Mining & Metals](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Mining & Metals") AM Verified User in Mining & Metals Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/18/2023 "Highly versatile and customizable LIMS for our business." 5/5 What do you like best about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? Software is developed with end users in mind. Lab workflows and processes are easily configured. Out of the box configuration can get a lab up and running in no time. LIMS admin support tools are easy to manage and understand with time and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? Since the product is genuinely customizable, it can be a little daunting at first to capture any nonstandard processes a business is doing, and there is a learning curve with understanding all the ins/outs to make necessary modifications for a specific business case. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software solving and how is that benefiting you? The product has many automation features that we use frequently. Most importantly scheduled login of routine samples. THis keeps the lab team hands off and save them time from doing the same login every day, when the software can do this for them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![sandip b.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "sandip b.") SB sandip b. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7/21/2023 "I have 3 years experience in Analytical Development." 5/5 What do you like best about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? For Good manufacturing practice LIMS software is very useful. LIMS software is useful for reducing analysis time. Because of LIMS software results will get precise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? During learning time LIMS software is very difficult to learn. Training should be required for analyst. Once we got training properly then LIMS software is useful good manufacturing practice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software solving and how is that benefiting you? LIMS software solving our time waste. Result will get properly due to LIMS software. Software is usefull for precise results. In LIMS software we can store all the data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 7/24/2023 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite CM ChandraMohan M. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/2/2023 "Application has been changed drastically from SM 2004 to SM 21.1" 5/5 What do you like best about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? I like Performance,Stable,Easy to configure static data. Easy to log samples using Workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? We need a better way of trending results in sample manager. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Maintaing Lab Data. With a customization we are using it for the product release. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller LS Ligia S. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/26/2023 "Less than expected" 3/5 What do you like best about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? Automatization, support, prestige of the brand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? The developers have not fulfilled what was offered at the beginning of the project Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Effective management of large amounts of information generated by the laboratory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Chemicals](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Chemicals") EC Verified User in Chemicals Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 4/20/2023 "A solid and configurable platform for Laboratory Information Management" 4/5 What do you like best about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? Ability to configure and extend most of the business processes, from sample management/tracking/reporting, to other laboratory tables and, even more, your ad-hoc entities create to enrich the platform with additional information required by your business. Interoperability through standard APIs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? The mobile interface doesn't bring the minimum required funtionalities to users. Some interface modules are outdated ( not updated with source/target system new interoperability features / APIs ) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Sample Management, Tracking and Reporting R&D Sampling and Characterisation Process Manufacturing Quality Control Product Development Product Lifecycle Management Raw Material Quality Control Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Pharmaceuticals](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Pharmaceuticals") UP Verified User in Pharmaceuticals Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7/22/2022 "Easy to rectify any trouble shooting during analysis, complies with Data integrity and 21 CFR" 5/5 What do you like best about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? Data is secure completely There is no virus or bug interference while accessing data. Audit trail is fully confidential and easy data accessible for review. There is no such things to compare bcz every software which is using by industries are depends on there requirements Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? There is no such things you dislike...but need more improvements in case of trouble shooting and software should response fastly. Need improvement in when we connect it with chromeleon should allow faster to access database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software solving and how is that benefiting you? DATA Accessible EASILY Fast result oriented and easy compatible with other instruments which makes it more productive. Definitely this automation improve productivity of lab and organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 11/24/2024 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Nikos K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nikos K.") NK Nikos K. Application Specialist, Database Administrator Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7/5/2021 "SM12: A tech guy's review" 5/5 What do you like best about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? My most appreciated feature is that SM is built on .Net framework technology which is fast, resilient and trustworthy. It's feature to support multiple database platforms is excellent regarding scalability and security. I also like the fact that reporting now uses the very well known DevExpress components and it makes it so easy to create new good looking reports. Another great feature is the use of components like SQC and Instrument Manager as separate products. A performance benefit is the use of 3-tier landscape (client-application-database) and also the use of a well made web environment. The use of the mobile techology is also a great new feature. All the above are well combined with a great support team who know the product and have fast response to almost any problem that may occur. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? Use of VGL language in some areas of the software is a drawback, but it is converting to .Net with every new release. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software solving and how is that benefiting you? We are able to connect all our critical instruments and this feature saves us from a lot of extra work and it provides accuracy in day to day work. Also, good performance of the software is critical for our large number of samples. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 7/5/2022 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite DS David S. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/19/2023 "Strong tool for traceability, however limited customer customisation is allowed" 3/5 What do you like best about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? Workflow functionality is a very strong tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? Expensive license and lack of user customisation options Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Data inputting and sample control Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![가현 .](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "가현 .") 가 가현 . Quality Assurance Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/9/2023 "The follow-up to the problem situation is very insufficient. (Measures of Headquarters)" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? The configuration is flexible. It is good to set workflow for each module. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? It's a shame that the core of the schedule is fixed. Accordingly, the existing schedule creation rules had to be changed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Real-time electronic recording Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Mr Kesavan M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mr Kesavan M.") MM Mr Kesavan M. Assistant Laboratory Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/20/2022 "LIMS SYSTEM ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGE S" 5/5 What do you like best about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? Their easy and very straightforward module with good interface.system with good info can smoothens the workflow.it will be more usefull for laboratory.can compare to other competitors to modify the features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? It needs to speed up their module for convient to handle.no so far I'm not into the system.need more updates regarding information of instruments which will more usefull in future Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Lacking of speed of LIMS software can create more havoc in lab if sample load is high.even tough small level of samples,the interface system quite lacking.i was there feew months Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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