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Software Electronic Lab Notebook Software

eLabFTW

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Overview

eLabFTW is an open-source electronic lab notebook designed for research labs that want full control over their data.

It supports experiment tracking, inventory management, and compliance with data integrity standards. eLabFTW can be self-hosted or used via managed services.

The platform is popular among academic and small research teams.

Pros

  • Free and open-source core
  • Strong data integrity features
  • Flexible deployment
  • Active community support

Cons

  • UI is basic
  • Requires technical setup
  • Limited official enterprise support
  • Fewer advanced analytics

Key Features

  • Open-source ELN
  • Experiment and inventory tracking
  • Compliance-ready audit trails
  • Self-hosted and cloud options
  • API access

Functionality & Collaboration

Functionality:
Core Functionalities: Multi-user support Core Functionalities: Version history Core Functionalities: Data export UI Type: Dashboard / GUI

Team Collaboration:
Team Sharing User Roles

Developer & API:
API Access

At a Glance

  • Target Audience Audience](https://www.elabftw.net%22,%22%22,%22Audience) Type: Students Audience Type: Small Business Industry Type: Education Industry Type: Healthcare Collaboration File Storage / Sharing
  • Deployment Deployment Type: Cloud / SaaS Deployment Type: Self-hosted Supported Operating Systems: Linux Supported Operating Systems: Web Browser (Any)
  • User Limit User Limit: Unlimited Storage Limit: Unlimited Project / Task Limit: Unlimited

Pricing & Plans

Free Plan at $0/month Hosted Plan at â‚Ŧ15/user/month renews at â‚Ŧ15/user/month

Pricing Model: Free Pricing Model: Subscription (Monthly)

Security & Support

Security & Backups:
Security Features: Two-factor authentication Security Features: Audit logs Backup & Data Handling: Manual backup

Support Options:
Support Channels: Community Forum Support Channels: Knowledge Base