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eLabFTW vs Pilot Pro
Both stand on logbook software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
eLabFTW offers broad lab notebook, inventory and collaboration tools, with a free self-hosted version. The main practical consideration is arranging server administration or choosing a paid hosting plan.
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Visit Pilot Pro The facts
| eLabFTW | Pilot Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Not published |
| Plans published | 8 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | elabftw.net | pilotpro.com |
| On logbook software | #1 of 14 | #4 of 14 |
eLabFTW: what it does well
- Free self-hosted software has no paywalled features.
- One instance can host several teams.
- Exports include PDF, ZIP, CSV, JSON and ELN.
- REST API supports external reads and writes.
- LDAP, SAML2 and two-factor authentication are listed.
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires server installation and maintenance.
- A systems administrator is required for self-hosting.
- PRO Support costs €3,000 a year.
- Paid hosting plans range from 3200.00 to €8,700 a year.
Pilot Pro: what it does well
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