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What it is

LabCollector ELN organizes experimental data in books that teams can share, with tree-style structure and keyword or content search for finding records. Its editor supports text, tables, images, linked LabCollector records, a flat spreadsheet and Zoho Sheet. Users can build custom fields and templates for pages, reactions and spreadsheets, then associate workflows with pages. The ELN describes audit trails, activity and task-time logs, and optional versioning for books, experiments and pages. Electronic signature validation based on CFR 21 Part 11 is available only in the Compliancy Pack. A Chemistry plugin supports reaction design and importing structures from LabCollector’s Chemical Structures module. AgileBio offers cloud hosting and self-hosting; deployments can run on an intranet, one computer or a web server account. The free Startup Pack is free and includes 3 users and 1,000 data records; ELN is optional, limited to 500 pages and experiments. The ELN Pack starts at €600 a year and includes unlimited pages and experiments.

Spec sheet

What it does
LabCollector is a modular laboratory platform for organizing inventory, samples, experiments, workflows, tests and laboratory processes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Deployment
The maker offers cloud hosting or self-hosting; its download page says the application can run on an intranet, one computer, or a web server account.Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
API
A free REST-style API is available to developers, supports any front-end language, and has separate manuals for core, ELN, LSM, Workflow, Sample Receiving and Event Calendar APIs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Integrations
Listed integrations include Microsoft Azure, Slack, Twilio, Plivo, Elastic Cloud, OpenAI, NCBI BLAST, PubChem, laboratory suppliers and medical testing platforms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Headquarters
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
Founded
2002Read 28 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
Company
LinkedIn identifies LabCollector as software created by AgileBio, with 11–50 employees, headquarters in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France, and a 2002 founding year.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Audit and versioning
The ELN page describes audit trail, activity and task-time logs, and optional versioning for books, experiments, and pages.Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
Automation
LabCollector connects instruments through automated data acquisition, rack scanners, image acquisition and custom API solutions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Chemistry
The Chemistry plugin supports designing reactions for notebook pages and reports, including importing structures from LabCollector’s Chemical Structures module.Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
Collaboration
Users can share ELN books with their team.Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
Documentation
The documentation site lists 9 getting-started articles, 48 installation articles, 40 basic-feature articles, 161 add-on articles and separate ELN and API manuals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.labcollector.com
Editor
The ELN supports text and tables, linked LabCollector records, image insertion, and spreadsheet options including a flat spreadsheet and Zoho Sheet.Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
Electronic signatures
The ELN offers electronic signature validation based on CFR 21 Part 11, but the page says this is available only in the Compliancy Pack.Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
ELN
The ELN organizes experiments in books and tree views, supports keyword/content search, certificates and digital-signature validation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
ELN chemistry
ELN chemistry features editable reaction schemes, chemical-inventory links, ChemDraw CDXML and SMILES import, and stoichiometric calculations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Hosting
Customers can use cloud, dedicated cloud or self-hosted deployments; the SaaS agreement describes AgileBio private-cloud hosting in France or the USA and AWS data-center choices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Inventory management
The inventory product supports biobanking, storage, barcoding, purchase orders and record management with configurable fields.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Licence
LabCollector is proprietary: the license is limited and nonexclusive, ownership remains with AgileBio, and additional server installations require additional licenses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Limit: add-on pricing
A reviewer objected that project-management functionality is a paid add-on and another reported needing multiple add-on upgrades during setup.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: ELN ergonomics
Complaints include a cumbersome lab-book experience, non-intuitive layered structure and an interface that does not resemble a paper notebook.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: hospital LIS fit
One reviewer considered the product more research-oriented than a streamlined hospital LIS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: performance and navigation
Reviews mention slow searches or indexing, difficulty finding storage positions, and occasional spreadsheet-loading or navigation problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: setup
Some reviewers report that implementation and migration require substantial back-and-forth with the vendor, especially for self-hosted installations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Maker and founding
AgileBio says its project was founded in 2002 and develops LabCollector and LabCal as LIMS, ELN, and general lab management solutions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
Mobile app
The Android LabCollector app supports barcode scanning in active fields, biometric login and LabCollector v6.0 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
News: v6.34
LabCollector announced version 6.34 on September 7, 2026, highlighting compliance, messaging, security and integration improvements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · lp.labcollector.com
Praise: customization
Reviewers repeatedly praise the large feature set, flexible configuration and ability to adapt modules to specific laboratory needs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Praise: support
Reviewers commonly describe AgileBio support as responsive, helpful and effective at solving configuration or usage problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · selectscience.net
Praise: usability
Independent reviews frequently describe the interface as user-friendly, easy to learn and more organized than spreadsheets or paper records.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on AppBrain
No ratings from 0 reviews for the LabCollector LIMS Android appRead 15 Oct 2026 · appbrain.com
Rating on Capterra
4.2 out of 5 from 25 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.2 out of 5 from 11 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on SelectScience
4.5 out of 5 from 29 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · selectscience.net
Rating on TrustRadius
7.6 out of 10 from 7 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Security and backups
The ELN page describes user-level permissions and automatic backups every 30 seconds, as well as manual backup.Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
Security and compliance
Legal documents list ISO/IEC 27001:2022 registration, available SOC 2 reporting on request, GDPR data-processing agreements and CFR 21 Part 11-based ELN capabilities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Sensor monitoring
The Data Logger add-on records temperature, pressure, humidity and other sensor values and can send SMS or email alerts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Supported environments
The download page lists Windows 11 and up, Windows Server 2019 and up, Linux, MacOS X 10.x and up, web servers including Apache, Nginx, and IIS, and recent Ajax-enabled browsers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
System requirements
Server requirements include Windows 11 or newer, Windows Server 2019 or newer, Linux or macOS, Apache/Nginx/IIS, PHP 8.1–8.4 for v6.3+, and MySQL/MariaDB/PerconaSQL.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Templates and workflows
Users can create custom fields and templates for pages, reactions, and spreadsheets, and associate workflows with pages.Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
Who it is for
The maker says the ELN is suitable for small and large academic institutions, startups, and globally operating laboratories.Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
Workflow management
The Workflow Manager provides a graphical designer for sample and plate workflows, exports and workload dashboards.Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com

Plans and prices

Startup Pack Free lifetime 3 users · ≤1,000 records · 1 recipe/SOP · optional ELN ≤500 pages/experiments Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
LabCollector ELN limited-time offer €25 a month €25/user/month; page also shows a crossed-out €3000/year price 5-user LabCollector license + ELN · 25 licenses available at this price · discounted price guaranteed for license lifetime Read 30 Sep 2026 · labcollector.com
Limited-time ELN offer $35 a month per user/month; advertised as 50% off, five-user license Offer limited to 25 licenses · discounted price guaranteed for license lifetime Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
Inventory Pack €550 a year per user/year, from from 3 users · unlimited records · API · backups · audit trail · mobile apps Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
ELN Pack €900 a year per user/year, from Inventory Pack plus ELN · unlimited pages/experiments · spreadsheets · image/voice notes · workflows · e-signatures Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com
LIMS/LIS Pack €1,300 a year per user/year, from Inventory Pack plus LSM · unlimited tests, parameters and patients · reports · dashboards · import/export Read 15 Oct 2026 · labcollector.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Books support team sharing and tree-style organization.
  • Templates and workflows can be customized.
  • Audit trails and optional versioning are described.
  • Cloud hosting and self-hosting are offered.

Limits

  • Electronic signatures require the Compliancy Pack.
  • Free Startup Pack limits ELN to 500 pages and experiments.
  • ELN Pack starts at €600 a year.

Who it suits

LabCollector ELN is aimed at small and large academic institutions, startups and globally operating laboratories that need shared experimental records. Its cloud and self-hosted deployment options suit teams with differing infrastructure needs.

LabCollector ELN in depth

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Overview

LabCollector ELN organizes experimental work into searchable, shareable books, with templates and workflows shaped around a laboratory’s records. It is best suited to teams that want an ELN alongside LabCollector’s broader lab-management tools. Its flexibility and deployment choice are persuasive, but electronic signatures require the separate Compliancy Pack.

Key features

Tree-style organization plus keyword and content search give teams a practical way to sort and retrieve experimental records. The editor supports text, tables, images, linked LabCollector records, and flat spreadsheets or Zoho Sheet. Custom fields and templates for pages, reactions, and spreadsheets let labs tailor the structure to their work; page-linked workflows add process guidance without forcing every team into the same template.

Books can be shared with a team. Audit trails, activity and task-time logs, and optional versioning for books, experiments, and pages help preserve a record of work and changes. User-level permissions and automatic backups every 30 seconds, alongside manual backup, support routine record control. Electronic signature validation based on CFR 21 Part 11 is confined to the Compliancy Pack, so labs that rely on signatures should include that requirement in their plan choice.

The Chemistry plugin supports reaction design for notebook pages and reports, including importing structures from LabCollector’s Chemical Structures module. Integrations include Zoho spreadsheets, Elasticsearch search, OpenAI audio transcription, and Trinka text enhancement. API access and PDF, ZIP, Excel, and.eln exports add routes for connecting to or moving data from the system.

Pricing

The free Startup Pack lasts for the license lifetime and allows 3 users, 1,000 data records, and 1 recipe/SOP. ELN use is optional and capped at 500 pages and experiments, making it a useful entry point for a small team but a poor fit once notebook volume exceeds that ceiling.

The limited-time LabCollector ELN offer is €25 a month, billed at €25/user/month. It includes a 5-user LabCollector license plus ELN, with 25 licenses available at that price and the discount guaranteed for the license lifetime. The page also shows a crossed-out €3000/year price. This offer has a clear seat count, so larger teams should compare it with the per-user annual packs.

Inventory Pack starts at €400 a year, billed from 400€ /user /year. It starts at 3 users and provides unlimited records, custom fields, recipes, and SOPs, but does not state an ELN page allowance. ELN Pack starts at €600 a year, from 600€ /user /year, includes Inventory Pack, and removes the page and experiment limits; optional user groups may help teams structure access. LIMS/LIS Pack starts at €1,000 a year, from 1000€ /user /year, includes Inventory Pack, and adds unlimited test catalog, parameters, and patients rather than an ELN-specific expansion.

The product is freemium and offers a 30-day trial. Teams should weigh the Startup Pack caps against paid options, and include the separate Compliancy Pack in the decision if electronic signatures are necessary.

Platforms

LabCollector supports Android, API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted deployment, web, and Windows. Cloud hosting and self-hosting are both offered; self-hosted installations can run on an intranet, a single computer, or a web server account. Supported environments include Windows 11 and later, Windows Server 2019 and later, Linux, MacOS X 10.x and later, Apache, Nginx, and IIS web servers, and recent Ajax-enabled browsers. This range suits organizations that need local deployment, though self-hosting puts server administration within their remit.

Who it's for

AgileBio says LabCollector ELN suits small and large academic institutions, startups, and globally operating laboratories. In practice, its custom templates, page workflows, and sharing make it relevant to teams with varied recordkeeping needs, while the lifetime free tier provides a bounded starting point for smaller groups. Laboratories needing unlimited notebook pages should look beyond the Startup Pack; those with signature-dependent processes need the Compliancy Pack.

Pros and cons

Flexible record design: Custom fields and templates span pages, reactions, and spreadsheets, so teams can adapt their notebook structure rather than rely on one fixed format.

Useful record controls: Audit trails, activity logs, optional versioning, permissions, and frequent automatic backups address change tracking and routine record protection.

Deployment choice: Cloud hosting or self-hosting gives organizations different operational options, with self-hosting requiring them to manage their own environment.

Free tier has a firm ceiling: Three users, 1,000 records, and up to 500 ELN pages and experiments constrain growth and larger projects.

Signatures are an add-on: CFR 21 Part 11-based signature validation requires the Compliancy Pack, so teams should not treat it as part of the standard ELN offer.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, see Electronic Lab Notebook Software.

LabArchives is a reasonable alternative for a team comfortable with a free plan limited to 2 owned notebooks, 1GB per user, and a 25MB file limit; its free tier includes SnapGene and GraphPad Prism integrations. Labfolder is worth considering when a quote based on user count is preferable to choosing among fixed pack prices; it also supports self-hosting. eLabFTW suits organizations that want free, AGPLv3 self-hosted software and can take on server hosting and administration.

SciNote may suit a single user seeking a free dedicated workspace with no guaranteed support, while its premium plans require a quote. Chemotion ELN is another free option for teams looking for a self-hosted notebook. NETVIBES, Signals Notebook, and IDBS E-WorkBook are alternatives to compare against LabCollector ELN.

Verdict

Choose LabCollector ELN if your lab needs configurable, shareable notebooks, audit features, and a choice of cloud or self-hosted deployment, especially when LabCollector’s wider lab-management tools are relevant. Its lifetime free tier is a useful trial ground, but its 500-page-and-experiment cap is a real boundary. Look elsewhere if you need uncapped notebooks on the free plan or if signature validation must be included without the separate Compliancy Pack.

Verdict

LabCollector ELN combines structured notebooks, customizable workflows and audit features, with cloud or self-hosted deployment. Check the Startup Pack’s ELN page limit and the Compliancy Pack requirement for electronic signatures when evaluating fit.

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