Chemotion ELN vs eLabFTW
| Chemotion ELN | eLabFTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | €250/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Audit trail | No | Yes |
| Offline access | No | Yes |
| Search scope | metadata | full_text_and_metadata |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | XLSX, SDF, SMILES, ZIP | PDF, ZIP, CSV, JSON, ELN |
| Electronic signatures | — | Yes |
| Approval workflows | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Electronic Lab Notebook Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, eLabFTW scores higher on our published basis.