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CDD Vault Electronic Lab Notebook vs eLabNext
Both stand on life sciences software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APIWeb
CDD Vault combines experiment documentation, assay data tools and collaboration features in a web-based research workspace. Its access rules and API request limits are worth checking against a lab's needs.
Visit CDD Vault Electronic Lab Notebook Free trial APIiPhoneSelf-hosted+1
eLabNext combines experiment documentation with sample and inventory workflows, plus options for connecting other lab software. Consider its hosting model and Marketplace subscription requirements when assessing fit.
Visit eLabNextThe facts
| CDD Vault Electronic Lab Notebook | eLabNext | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | collaborativedrug.com | scisure.com |
| On life sciences software | #12 of 28 | #8 of 28 |
CDD Vault Electronic Lab Notebook: what it does well
- Connects experiment records with inventory and research assets
- Supports searchable entries, templates and versioning
- Includes audit trails, signatures and approval workflows
- Provides a bidirectional REST API
What to know first
- No free plan; pricing is available on request
- Users with masked chemical structures cannot access the ELN
- API limits each user to three in-flight requests and 30 queued exports
eLabNext: what it does well
- Experiment records support approvals and audit trails.
- Inventory includes custom views and compartment overviews.
- Sample exports are available in PDF, Excel, and CSV.
- Offers Cloud, Private Cloud, and On-Premises hosting.
- A free trial is available.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Some add-ons do not work offline.
- Some premium integrations require a subscription.
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