IGOR vs Sapio ELN
IGOR
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| Figure | IGOR | Sapio ELN |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $30/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Electronic Lab Notebook Software | 7.5 (#17) | 8.1 (#7) |
| Collaboration | Teams can configure independent workspaces and share data, templates, SOPs, or inventory across teams and departments. | Listed ELN features include real-time collaboration, experiment templates, free-form notes, instrument integration, 3D plating, and built-in statistical calculations. |
| Compliance | IGOR provides audit trails, version control, review and approval workflows, and electronic signatures described as compliant with 21 CFR Part 11. | The ELN page lists SOP and GxP compliance; Sapio’s security page lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and HDS credentials or compliance information. |
| Intended users | IGOR describes itself as suitable for research teams in biotech, pharma, academia, and AgTech, from small groups to multi-department organizations. | Sapio describes ELN use cases across biotechnology, chemistry, genetic sequencing, in vivo, bioanalytical, and clinical diagnostic work. |
| Product | IGOR is a cloud-based electronic lab notebook and laboratory information management system that connects experiments, inventory, SOPs, files, and project management. | Sapio describes its ELN as an AI-native electronic lab notebook with an AI co-scientist called Elain. |
| Support | Every plan includes personal onboarding and ongoing email and support-ticket help at no extra cost. | Sapio says customers have free access to a support forum and resource library, and can contact sales and customer support by email or phone. |
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Sapio ELN
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