eLabNext vs POMSnet Aquila MES
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| Figure | eLabNext | POMSnet Aquila MES |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Life Sciences Software | 7.8 (#8) | 7.2 (#12) |
| Headquarters | Groningen, Netherlands | Redmond, Washington, United States |
| Integrations | The platform offers a REST API, SDK, and Marketplace add-ons for connecting or extending lab software. | POMS says Aquila has standard integration tools for ERP, LIMS, CAPA, training, document management, and asset management systems, plus connectors for devices and process control systems. |
| Intended users | SciSure says it supports biotech and pharma companies, academic research institutions, life science startups, incubators, healthcare organizations, food safety labs, oil and gas labs, and biopharma organizations. | POMS describes Aquila as designed for pharmaceutical, biotech, and cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes. |
| 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. | POMS says customer support centers are available 24/7 and lists portal, email, and toll-free contact options. |
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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.
POMSnet Aquila MES
POMSnet Aquila MES is a web-based manufacturing execution system for GMP-regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences production. It is designed for pharmaceutical, biotech, and cell and gene therapy processes. Core functions include recipe and specification management, materials and equipment management, production orders, recipe execution, electronic batch records, and device history. Specification Management includes more than 100 S88 phases for recipe construction, while the system provides more than 50 standard cGMP reports for production, quality, audits, and regulatory review. Quality Management supports 21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures and records, FIFO or FEFO policies, expiry and retesting workflows, and lot disposition controls. Aquila supports two-way batch traceability and lot tracking. Customers can deploy it on premises or through SaaS cloud delivery. Its HTML5 interface is mobile-ready and touch-enabled. Integration tools cover ERP, LIMS, CAPA, training, document management, asset management, devices, and process control systems. Pricing is available on request.