OpenClinica vs SciNote
OpenClinica
openclinica.com
SciNote
scinote.netSide by side
| Figure | OpenClinica | SciNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $750/mo | $0/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Spec score · Life Sciences Software | 8.8 (#1) | 8.8 (#3) |
| API | The service exposes REST web services for data exchange and bulk imports, event scheduling and participant creation. | SciNote provides a REST API for bidirectional connections with LIMS, ERP, CRM, data-management and instrument systems. |
| Company history | The company says it has spent 20 years building eClinical software and that its EDC began for academic institutions. | SciNote says its journey began in 2015 and that it is owned by Gilson Inc. |
| Headquarters | Needham, Massachusetts, USA | Middleton, Wisconsin, USA |
| Integrations | The product advertises standards-based EHR connectivity, Apple Health collection and links to common clinical-research systems such as CTMS, labs, payments and IxRS through integrations or APIs. | Documented integrations include Microsoft Office Online, ChemAxon Marvin, protocols.io, Ganymede, Quartzy, Gilson Connect, FLUICS Print and Zebra printers. |
| Limit: cost | Reviewers describe extra modules, professional services and the overall product as expensive for some small hospitals or academic organizations. | Some reviewers consider SciNote expensive for multi-user teams and ask for more affordable student pricing. |
| Open-source licence | The Community Edition is free, open source and distributed under the GNU LGPL licence. | The public SciNote web repository is released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. |
| Product | OpenClinica is an eClinical platform combining electronic data capture, eConsent, eCOA, randomization, EHR-to-EDC, analytics, and patient recruitment. | SciNote is a cloud-based electronic lab notebook with lab inventory, compliance, and team management tools. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.6 out of 5 from 37 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 62 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.2 out of 5 from 24 reviews | 4.2 out of 5 from 303 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.6 out of 5 from 37 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 62 reviews |
| Rating on Software Advice | 4.6 out of 5 from 37 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 62 reviews |
| Self-hosting | Community Edition can be downloaded and hosted on an organization’s own Linux or Windows server, with the user responsible for implementation, validation and support. | SciNote can run on a customer local server or private cloud, with Premium plans offering installation and a separate instance. |
| What it does | OpenClinica is an electronic data capture and clinical data-management platform for building and running clinical studies. | SciNote is a cloud-based electronic laboratory notebook and research-data platform with inventory, compliance and team-management functions. |
Plans
OpenClinica
- Launch$750 a month
- Core$3,000 a month
- Advanced$3,750 a month
- Enterprise & AcademicPriced on request
SciNote
- FreeFree
- Free PlanFree
- Listed starting price$0.01 a year
- PremiumPriced on request
- Premium plansPriced on request
In their own words
OpenClinica
OpenClinica has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.