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Software Electronic Lab Notebook Software

OpenLabNotes

by OpenLabNotes

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Overview

OpenLabNotes is a lightweight electronic lab notebook focused on open science and transparent research documentation. It allows researchers to record experiments, attach files, and share results securely.

The platform is suitable for academic and small research teams that value simplicity, accessibility, and data ownership.

OpenLabNotes supports structured experiment entries and long-term data preservation.

Pros

  • Completely free to use
  • Simple and minimal interface
  • Suitable for small labs and students
  • Encourages open research practices

Cons

  • Limited advanced features
  • No enterprise-level controls
  • Few integrations
  • Not ideal for regulated labs

Key Features

  • Simple experiment documentation
  • File attachments and notes
  • Open science–friendly sharing
  • Lightweight and easy to use

Functionality & Collaboration

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

Team Collaboration:
Team Sharing User Roles

Developer & API:
API Access

At a Glance

  • Target Audience Audience](https://openlabnotes.org%22,%22%22,%22Audience) Type: Students Audience Type: Individual /Personal Industry Type: Education Collaboration
  • Deployment Deployment Type: Browser-based Deployment Type: Cloud / SaaS Supported Operating Systems: Web Browser (Any)
  • User Limit User Limit: Up to 5 users Storage Limit: Up to 5GB Project / Task Limit: 11–100

Pricing & Plans

Free Plan at $0/month

Pricing Model: Free Starting Price Range: Free

Security & Support

Security & Backups:
Security Features: Role-based permissions Backup & Data Handling: Manual backup

Support Options:
Support Channels: Community Forum