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Labforward
Berlin, Germany
What it is
Labforward offers laboratory software for experiment records, inventory and sample management, laboratory workflows, and digital assistance. Its suite includes Labfolder ELN, Labregister, Laboperator LES, and Labtwin. Labfolder is a browser-based electronic notebook for documenting and organizing experiments and collaborating with team members. Labregister handles laboratory inventory and samples, while Labtwin uses voice to capture data and exchange it with ELN, LIMS, and other lab informatics systems through an API. Labfolder lists connections to Labregister, FigShare, Dropbox, and Laboperator instrument integration; the Laboperator integration may involve additional fees. The Basic plan is free and includes up to three group members, 3 GB of cloud storage, and a 25 MB per-file limit. Advanced costs €204 a year per user, billed annually, and includes 300 GB of cloud storage per group member, adjustable group size, and digital signatures compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11. Dedicated cloud and on-premises deployment are Advanced options subject to additional fees. Labfolder runs in modern browsers on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
For and against
For
- Browser-based experiment documentation and collaboration.
- Suite includes inventory, workflows, and digital assistance.
- Basic plan supports up to three group members.
- Advanced includes compliant digital signatures.
- Browser access works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Against
- Basic storage is limited to 3 GB.
- Basic file limit is 25 MB.
- Laboperator integration may incur an additional fee.
- On-premises deployment is an extra-fee Advanced option.
The verdict
Labforward brings several laboratory tools together, with Labfolder as its experiment notebook and other products covering inventory, execution workflows, and voice-based data capture. The free tier has defined group and storage limits; some deployment and integration options cost extra.
Who it suits
Labforward suits researchers and teams that need digital experiment documentation alongside laboratory inventory or workflow tools. Labfolder is presented for users across academia, industry, startups, the public sector, biotech, pharma, and other research fields.
Plans and prices
Basic
Up to 3 group members · 3 GB cloud storage · Labfolder Go mobile app without Labfolder integration
Read 30 Sep 2026 · labforward.io
Advanced
300 GB cloud storage · Adjustable group size · Digital signatures compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 · Optional services subject to additional fees
Read 30 Sep 2026 · labforward.io
On the record
- Browser access
- Labfolder states that it is browser-based and can be accessed using modern browsers on Windows, Mac, and Linux.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Deployment
- Labfolder lists public cloud for Basic and Advanced, while dedicated cloud and on-premises deployment are Advanced options subject to additional fees.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Labfolder lists integrations with Labregister, FigShare, Dropbox, and Laboperator instrument integration; Laboperator integration is marked as subject to additional fees.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- Labforward presents Labfolder for individual researchers and teams across academia, industry, startups, public sector, biotech and pharma, and other research fields.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Labfolder
- Labfolder is a browser-based electronic lab notebook for documenting, organizing, and managing experiments and collaborating with team members.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Labregister
- Labregister is presented as laboratory inventory and sample management software.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Labtwin
- Labtwin is a voice-powered digital lab assistant that can capture data and exchange it with ELN, LIMS, and other lab informatics systems through an API.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Limits
- Basic includes up to three group members, 3 GB of storage, and a 25 MB per-file limit; Advanced includes 300 GB per group member and a 100 MB per-file limit.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product suite
- Labforward describes a suite of laboratory tools including Labfolder ELN, Labregister inventory management, Laboperator LES, and Labtwin digital lab assistant.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security certifications
- Labforward says it completed a SOC 2 Type 2 examination in 2024 and is ISO 27001 certified since 2023.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security practices
- The Security Center describes automated security testing that scans applications, databases, and assets for vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10 and misconfigurations.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The pricing page lists a standard service-level agreement for both plans, with an enterprise SLA and personalized onboarding as Advanced options subject to additional fees.labforward.io · read 30 Sep 2026
