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