Side by side
LabID vs OpenClinica
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 plan APISelf-hostedWeb
LabID combines research inventory, notebook, dataset, and workflow management with export and automation options. Users outside EMBL need to deploy their own instance to use it.
Visit LabID Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
OpenClinica covers multiple clinical study workflows, with a free Community Edition and paid plans with stated limits. Compare Launch’s participant and site caps with your study needs before choosing a plan.
Visit OpenClinicaThe facts
| LabID | OpenClinica | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Launch: $750 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | labintegrateddata.org | openclinica.com |
| On life sciences software | #5 of 28 | #1 of 28 |
LabID: what it does well
- Tracks consumables, equipment, and storage locations.
- ELN notes support attachments, comments, and timestamping.
- Links datasets to samples and specimens.
- CLI and API support automated data and metadata ingestion.
- Free, open-source self-hosted deployment.
What to know first
- The EMBL installation is under VPN and unavailable externally.
- Self-hosted deployment requires the organization's own infrastructure.
OpenClinica: what it does well
- Includes electronic data capture and eConsent
- EHR-to-EDC supports FHIR or HL7 connections
- Community Edition is free and open source
- Every client receives onboarding and a Customer Success Manager
What to know first
- Launch is limited to 150 participants and three sites
- Launch excludes API and SMS
- Core and Advanced require 12-month contracts
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