eLabNext

eLabNext is SciSure’s electronic lab notebook and workflow platform for recording experiments, collaborating with teams, and connecting records to inventory and sample workflows. Experiment records support templates, linked samples and data files, image attachments, approvals, witness signing, and audit trails. Inventory tools cover sample and storage management, with custom views, compartment overviews, and exports in PDF, Excel, and CSV formats. Hosting options are Cloud, Private Cloud, and On-Premises. On-Premises installations can run without an internet connection, although some add-ons will not work in that setup. Cloud users receive 20 GB per user for storing and linking files, with additional storage available in 100 GB increments; the service describes overall Cloud storage as unlimited in principle. Private Cloud includes 1 TB standard storage, while On-Premises storage depends on the organization’s hardware. A REST API, SDK, and Marketplace add-ons connect or extend lab software. Most add-ons are free, while some premium integrations require a subscription. SciSure offers a free trial without stating its duration. Pricing for the platform is on request.

eLabNext links experiment documentation with sample and inventory workflows, and offers three hosting approaches. Teams should weigh their storage needs and On-Premises add-on limits; pricing is on request.

eLabNext may suit research and laboratory teams in biotech, pharma, academia, healthcare, food safety, oil and gas, and related life science organizations. Its hosting choices may help organizations with different infrastructure needs.

eLabNext is SciSure’s electronic lab notebook for structured experiment records tied to samples and inventory. It fits research, biotech, pharma and other laboratory organizations that need connected documentation and flexible deployment. The main trade-off is a custom-priced subscription, with some integrations carrying an additional subscription.

Overview

eLabNext combines experiment documentation, protocol management, sample tracking and storage workflows in one system. That breadth is useful when laboratory records must stay associated with physical materials and review activity. Teams seeking only a basic notebook may find the inventory scope unnecessary, while organizations with regulated or collaborative workflows can benefit from keeping these processes together.

SciSure is headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands. Intended users include biotech and pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, life-science startups, incubators, healthcare organizations, food-safety laboratories, oil and gas labs, and biopharma organizations.

Key features

Experiment records and protocols

Templates help standardize entries, while linked samples and data files keep supporting material connected to an experiment. Image attachments, approvals, witness signing and audit trails add review and accountability steps that free-form notes do not provide. Protocol management is included, making the system a better fit for repeatable laboratory procedures and collaborative work than an unstructured notebook.

Inventory and samples

Inventory tools cover sample and storage management, custom views and compartment overviews. Samples can be exported in PDF, Excel or CSV formats, which is practical for sharing records or working with downstream tools. The value is highest for labs that need experiment and inventory workflows to refer to the same samples; a notebook-only deployment would not use this capability fully.

Connections and security

A REST API, SDK and Marketplace add-ons support connections to other laboratory software or extensions. Most add-ons are free, but premium integrations require a subscription, with prices shown in the Marketplace interface. Check both the integration cost and hosting compatibility when a particular connection is essential.

SciSure’s Trust Center provides GDPR and ISO 27001:2022 compliance information and customer security documentation. Server-client traffic uses AES-256-bit encryption over HTTPS, and backups are sent to encrypted off-site storage. Support is available through tickets or [email protected], with documentation and training in the Support Portal.

Pricing

eLabNext uses paid, custom pricing. The subscription can be deployed as Cloud, Private Cloud or On-Premises, with the appropriate storage model for each.

• Cloud, Private Cloud, or On-Premises subscription: custom pricing. Cloud includes 20 GB of storage per user for storing and linking files, with extra storage sold in 100 GB increments; overall Cloud capacity is described as unlimited in principle. Private Cloud includes 1 TB of standard storage. On-Premises storage depends on the organization’s hardware.
• Free trial: available, but no trial duration is stated. This gives prospective customers a way to assess fit before committing, though the evaluation period cannot be planned from a published term.
• Marketplace add-ons: most are free; premium integrations require a subscription, with pricing displayed in the Marketplace user interface.

Cloud is the straightforward choice for teams that want vendor-hosted storage, while Private Cloud provides a larger standard allocation. On-Premises suits organizations that need local infrastructure or offline operation, but hardware responsibility shifts to the customer and some add-ons do not work without an internet connection.

Platforms

eLabNext is offered through web, iOS and API access, alongside self-hosted deployment. Its deployment model is hybrid: customers can choose Cloud, Private Cloud or On-Premises hosting. On-Premises installations can operate without an internet connection, although that offline arrangement limits compatibility with some add-ons.

Who it's for

The platform is a strong match for biotech, pharma, biopharma and academic research teams that need auditable experiment records connected to samples and storage. It also addresses workflows in healthcare, food safety, oil and gas laboratories, startups and incubators. Organizations should look elsewhere if they need transparent published pricing, a defined trial length or guaranteed access to every integration in an offline installation.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Connected records and inventory: experiments can reference samples, files and storage workflows in one system.
• Review-ready documentation: approvals, witness signing and audit trails support controlled collaborative processes.
• Deployment choice: Cloud, Private Cloud and On-Premises options accommodate different infrastructure and connectivity requirements.
• Extensibility: the REST API, SDK and Marketplace provide routes to integrate laboratory software, with most add-ons free.
• Export and protection controls: sample exports cover PDF, Excel and CSV, while encrypted HTTPS traffic and encrypted off-site backups support data handling needs.

Cons

• Custom pricing: buyers cannot compare a published subscription price, and premium integrations add possible recurring cost.
• Unstated trial term: the free trial has no published duration.
• Offline compromise: On-Premises can run without internet access, but some add-ons then do not function.
• Storage decisions matter: Cloud starts at 20 GB per user, Private Cloud at 1 TB standard, and On-Premises capacity depends on customer hardware.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist of project-focused tools, see Research Project Management Software.

• SiteVault CTMS is a freemium web, Android and iOS option with a free plan covering 20 concurrent active studies.
• SciNote suits teams wanting a free one-user workspace or self-hosted and API access, with premium plans quoted separately.
• Trial Interactive CTMS is a paid clinical-trial management alternative for Android, iOS and web.
• SureCTMS is a paid Android, iOS and web platform with an example bundle billed at $1,500 per month over a 36-month subscription.
• CROMS offers paid, tailored enterprise pricing, with a free trial and broad desktop and mobile platform coverage.
• Oracle Siebel Clinical Trial Management System is a paid Android, iOS and web alternative.
• Lab Thread offers a free academic tier with five seats and 10 GB per seat, plus paid academic plans.
• Sapio Sciences has a free academic Bronze plan and API, self-hosted and web platforms.

Verdict

Choose eLabNext if your laboratory needs auditable experiment and protocol records connected directly to sample and inventory management, and you value Cloud, Private Cloud or On-Premises deployment. Its integrated workflows and extensibility are the central reasons to choose it. Look elsewhere if you require transparent pricing, a fixed trial window or guaranteed full integration support in an offline environment.