Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Lab Thread brings molecular biology tools, electronic lab notebook (ELN) records, inventory, and project workflows into one web platform for biological research. Its molecular suite includes native cloning, primer design, and alignment tools. The Smart ELN can bring molecular design data into digital lab records, while sample locations can be tracked in real time and connected to experimental logs. Teams can assign tasks and timelines, follow progress, and set deadlines. A free academic plan is available with up to five seats and 10 GB of storage per seat. New users can try the Pro plan for 30 days without entering payment details. Listed paid plans range from 30.00 EUR per month for Core academic or industry to 80.00 EUR per month for Pro academic, billed per seat/month. The pricing FAQ says every plan is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant, but supporting documentation is provided only on Pro. Lab Thread says scientific data is not used for AI training or shared with third parties.

Who it is for

Lab Thread suits academic labs and biotech companies that need research records, molecular biology tools, inventory tracking, and project coordination in one platform.

What is good

  • Native cloning, primer design, and alignment tools.
  • Links molecular designs to digital lab records.
  • Tracks sample locations in real time.
  • Free academic plan includes five seats.
  • 30-day Pro trial requires no payment details.

What to know first

  • Free academic plan limits storage to 10 GB per seat.
  • Supporting compliance documentation is provided only on Pro.
  • Pro academic is listed at 80.00 EUR per seat/month.

Verdict

Lab Thread combines research tools, records, inventory, and project management for academic and biotech teams. The free academic plan has seat and storage limits, while supporting compliance documentation is limited to Pro.

Lab Thread plans and pricing

All plans
Free (academic) Free 5 seats · 10 GB per seat labthread.com · 29 Sept 2026
Core (academic) €30/mo per seat/month; €300 billed annually Unlimited seats · 100 GB per seat labthread.com · 29 Sept 2026
Core (industry) €30/mo per seat/month; €300 billed annually Unlimited seats · 100 GB per seat labthread.com · 29 Sept 2026
Core + (industry) €40/mo per seat/month; €400 billed annually Unlimited seats · 500 GB per seat labthread.com · 29 Sept 2026
Core + (academic) €50/mo per seat/month; €500 billed annually Unlimited seats · 500 GB per seat labthread.com · 29 Sept 2026
Pro (industry) €60/mo per seat/month; €600 billed annually Unlimited seats · 1,000 GB per seat labthread.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on research project management software

Free plan
Yes
Protocol management
Yes
Electronic lab notebook
Yes
Milestone tracking
Yes
Included team members
5 users
Included data storage
100 GB
Deployment options
hybrid

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