CDD Vault Electronic Lab Notebook vs openBIS
CDD Vault Electronic Lab Notebook
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| Figure | CDD Vault Electronic Lab Notebook | openBIS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 0 |
| Spec score · Electronic Lab Notebook Software | 8.0 (#9) | 7.4 (#18) |
| Intended users | CDD describes the ELN as serving biotech, pharmaceutical, and academic labs, including biology and chemistry research teams. | The openRDM.swiss service based on openBIS is aimed at experimental research groups in Swiss universities or research institutes. |
| Purpose | CDD Vault is a scientific data management system with an electronic lab notebook for organizing, searching, and sharing research data. | openBIS is presented as a complete solution for managing research data. |
| Research data | The Activity module supports assay protocols, raw data capture, normalization, dose-response curves, outlier flags, and assay quality metrics. | It stores data of any size and format connected to experiments through its web interface or API. |
| Support | CDD says its support team includes lab-trained scientists and provides training and support to customers. | SIS describes its email support for openBIS as “best effort.” |
| Trial | The homepage invites visitors to get a free trial and says they can experience CDD Vault using real data. | A 2021 openRDM.swiss service agreement offered a three-month test period without service charges, while infrastructure costs still had to be covered. |
In their own words
CDD Vault Electronic Lab Notebook
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openBIS
openBIS combines research data management, a digital lab notebook, and sample and protocol management. Researchers can connect data of any size and format to experiments through its web interface or API. The notebook links experiments with materials, samples, and protocols in the inventory, where teams can track lab materials and create experimental procedures to share with lab members.
BigDataLink provides a git-like way to link large datasets across locations while openBIS serves as the metadata repository. The system supports Excel import and export, and lab notebooks and inventory folders can be exported to Excel and PDF. User profiles and access privileges govern access, and database modifications are tracked. Plugins can extend existing functions or add new ones. Jupyter notebooks can be used with openBIS, and its APIs can connect workflow managers for cluster analysis.