eLabNext vs Lab Thread
eLabNext
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| Figure | eLabNext | Lab Thread |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €30/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Research Project Management Software | 7.8 (#7) | 8.8 (#2) |
| Data protection | The FAQ says server-client communication uses AES-256-bit encryption over HTTPS and describes backups to encrypted off-site storage. | Its trust page says data at rest is encrypted with AES-256 and data in transit is protected with HTTPS using TLS 1.2 or later. |
| Headquarters | Groningen, Netherlands | Silverstone Park, Silverstone, Towcester, NN12 8GX, United Kingdom |
| Inventory | The inventory system supports sample and storage management, custom views, compartment overviews, and sample exports in PDF, Excel, and CSV formats. | Sample locations can be tracked in real time and linked to experimental logs. |
| Product | SciSure’s electronic lab notebook documents experiments, supports team collaboration, and connects records with inventory and sample workflows. | Lab Thread combines molecular biology tools, ELN records, LIMS inventory, and project workflows in one platform for biological research. |
| Security | SciSure’s Trust Center lists GDPR and ISO 27001:2022 compliance information and eLabNext security documentation for customers. | Lab Thread says its data is stored in Microsoft Azure and on dedicated Tier IV and ISO 27001 certified servers with physical security controls. |
| Support | Customers can contact the support team by submitting a support ticket or emailing [email protected], and documentation and training materials are available through the Support Portal. | The site offers expert advice and product demos through its team contact page. |
| Trial | The ELN page offers a free trial, but does not state a trial duration. | New users get a 30-day trial with access to the Pro plan, and the pricing page says no payment details are needed during the trial. |
Plans
Lab Thread
- Free (academic)Free
- Core (academic)€30 a month
- Core (industry)€30 a month
- Core + (academic)€40 a month
- Core + (industry)€50 a month
- Pro (academic)€60 a month
- Pro (industry)€80 a month
In their own words
eLabNext
eLabNext is SciSure’s electronic lab notebook for documenting experiments, collaborating with teams, and connecting records to inventory and sample workflows. Experiment records can use templates, link samples and data files, attach images, and include approvals, witness signing, and audit trails. Inventory tools cover samples and storage, with custom views, compartment overviews, and exports to PDF, Excel, and CSV. Hosting options are Cloud, Private Cloud, and On-Premises; on-premises installations can run without internet access, although some add-ons will not work in that setup. Cloud users get 20 GB per user for files, with added storage available in 100 GB increments; Private Cloud includes 1 TB standard storage, and on-premises capacity depends on the organization’s hardware. A REST API, SDK, and Marketplace add-ons support connections and extensions. Most add-ons are free, while some premium integrations require a subscription. SciSure offers a free trial, but does not state its duration. Pricing is on request.
Lab Thread
Lab Thread is a web platform for biological research that brings molecular biology tools, electronic lab notebook records, inventory, and project workflows together. Its molecular suite includes native cloning, primer design, and alignment tools. The Smart ELN can bring information from molecular designs into digital lab records, while sample locations can be tracked in real time and linked to experimental logs. Project tools assign tasks and timelines, follow progress, and set deadlines. The free academic plan is limited to five seats and 10 GB of storage per seat. New users can try the Pro plan for 30 days without payment details. Listed paid plans range from €30 a month for Core to €80 a month for Pro (academic), with other plans priced between them. The pricing FAQ says all plans comply with 21 CFR Part 11, but supporting documentation is only provided on Pro. Lab Thread says data is stored in Microsoft Azure and dedicated Tier IV and ISO 27001 certified servers; data at rest is encrypted with AES-256 and data in transit uses HTTPS with TLS 1.2 or later. It says customer scientific data is not used for AI model training or shared with third parties.