eLabNext vs SimplerQMS

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.

SimplerQMS is a cloud-based electronic quality management system for life science organizations, including medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory, and CRO/CMO companies. Its modules cover document control, change management, training, CAPA, audits, design control, supplier and equipment management, and risk management. The platform automates document reviews, approvals, and routing, and links records to support traceability. It provides electronic signatures and time-stamped audit logs that the company says comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11. Microsoft 365 integration lets users edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files and save them to the system; other listed integrations include ERP, CRM, PLM, and WMS, with an API for scripting environments. Single sign-on is available through Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace. Subscriptions include implementation, validation, migration, live training, hosting, templates, and 24/7 emergency phone support. A free Viewer license offers unlimited users read-only access. Starter costs $17,500 a year for up to 15 users; pricing for Team & Enterprise is by request.