Labforward vs SciNote
Labforward
labforward.io
SciNote
scinote.netSide by side
| Figure | Labforward | SciNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €17/mo | $0/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Research Project Management Software | 8.3 (#4) | 8.9 (#1) |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Middleton, Wisconsin, USA |
| Integrations | Labfolder lists integrations with Labregister, FigShare, Dropbox, and Laboperator instrument integration; Laboperator integration is marked as subject to additional fees. | Documented integrations include Microsoft Office Online, ChemAxon Marvin, protocols.io, Ganymede, Quartzy, Gilson Connect, FLUICS Print and Zebra printers. |
| Security certifications | Labforward says it completed a SOC 2 Type 2 examination in 2024 and is ISO 27001 certified since 2023. | SciNote’s Trust Center lists ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type 1, SOC 2 Type 2, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, HIPAA and FedRAMP Moderate among its compliance materials. |
Plans
SciNote
- FreeFree
- Free PlanFree
- Listed starting price$0.01 a year
- PremiumPriced on request
- Premium plansPriced on request
In their own words
Labforward
Labforward offers a suite of laboratory tools for experiment records, inventory, workflows, and digital assistance. Labfolder is a browser-based electronic lab notebook for documenting, organizing, and managing experiments and collaborating with team members. Labregister covers laboratory inventory and sample management, Laboperator is a laboratory execution system, and Labtwin uses voice to capture data and exchange it with ELN, LIMS, and other lab informatics systems through an API. Labfolder lists integrations with Labregister, FigShare, Dropbox, and Laboperator instrument integration, which is subject to additional fees. It runs in modern browsers on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Basic is free and includes up to three group members, 3 GB of cloud storage, and a 25 MB per-file limit. Advanced costs €204.00 per year per user, equivalent to €17.00 per user/month billed annually, and includes 300 GB per group member, adjustable group size, and compliant digital signatures. Dedicated cloud and on-premises deployment are Advanced options with additional fees.
SciNote
SciNote is a cloud-based electronic lab notebook for organizing research, managing lab inventory, and coordinating teams. Researchers can structure work as projects, experiments, and tasks, then attach notes, files, protocols, and results. Global search covers research data, and a report generator produces project reports. The platform supports protocol and SOP management, including imports from protocols.io, and provides a RESTful API with integrations such as Ganymede, Quartzy, Gilson Connect, ChemAxon Marvin, Microsoft Office, and Zebra label printers. Android and iOS apps support completing protocol steps, commenting, uploading files, and posting results. SciNote says its regulated-lab workflows include electronic signatures, audit trails, timestamps, and user roles and permissions for 21 CFR Part 11 support. Its Trust Center lists ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 materials. The Free Plan is free for one user. Premium pricing requires a quote; installation can be cloud-based or on a local server.