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Lab Thread vs nodegoat
Both stand on research project management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
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.
Visit Lab Thread Free plan Web
Visit nodegoat The facts
| Lab Thread | nodegoat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Core (industry): €30 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | labthread.com | nodegoat.net |
| On research project management software | #5 of 25 | #9 of 25 |
Lab Thread: what it does well
- 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 per seat/month.
nodegoat: what it does well
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