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Four things to compare, and where Lab Thread stands
- Lineage and chain of custody: Lab Thread links every sample to its parent, the design that created it and the experiments that used it.
- Connection to ELN: the LIMS, notebook, molecular biology tools and project plans are parts of one connected record. A single data model sits underneath, so each entry exists once and appears everywhere, with nothing copied or synced between systems.
- Setup and ease of use: setup takes two to four weeks with no IT team required, and scientists can largely learn the interface on their own.
- Pricing: per-seat prices are published for every plan, with molecular biology, ELN, LIMS and project management in one subscription.
What Lab Thread does differently
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Every Sample Linked to Its Origin Story
Digitally tied to the design and ELN record that created it.
Robust Search and Metadata Filtering
Turn your freezer from a black box into a searchable library.
Secure By Design
Hosted on Microsoft Azure's enterprise architecture, with 99.999% data availability and AES-256 encryption at rest.
Write Once, Update Everywhere
Change a status, volume or location once, and it carries through every linked record.
Audit-Ready Inventory Logs
A permanent, timestamped history for every sample, ready for regulatory review
What customers say
Intuitive ELN with Outstanding Developer Support and Rapid Updates
I've been really impressed with how intuitive Lab Thread is to use compared to the ELNs I have used in the past. The software is very logically constructed, with a simple and accessible user interface. I have largely been able to teach myself to use it, with occasional reference to the short, but informative training videos. The other area that stands out is the support from the developers and ease of reporting bugs/requesting news features. The support request tool allows for recording of a short video to demonstrate a bug, which makes it very easy for the user to report any issues. Fixes for bug reports have typically been rolled out with 24 hours, which is very impressive! The development team have also taken onboard feedback from our scientists and quickly implemented new features when requested. The quality of support has been markedly better than my experience with two of the large established ELN providers.The software is clearly still being refined and we have encountered bugs, or features that are a bit clunky in their first iteration. However, the developers have always taken onboard our feedback and quickly made revisions that fix bugs or improve functionality, and so there is very little I don't like about the software.
We've been using Lab Thread as our electronic lab notebook, and it's been a great addition to our workflow. The ELN feature is intuitive, with a logical layout that makes using the platform straightforward. I like that we can make a digital version of the lab. Being able to manage and link reagents, samples, cell lines, and plasmids directly within ELN entries makes data recording and traceability simple and efficient. This integration helps keep records organised and reduces the admin required for documenting experiments. Overall, Lab Thread has made experimental documentation more streamlined for our team.
My experience with the ELN system has been very positive. It is easy to set up, straightforward to use, and has an intuitive interface that makes navigating the system simple. The platform helps streamline documentation and record management while requiring minimal training. Overall, it is a user-friendly and efficient tool that supports daily laboratory operations effectively.
FAQ
Compare how each platform traces a sample to its origin, whether it connects to your notebook or sits beside it, how long setup takes and who does it, and what the full cost is once you are using it.
Both. Lab Thread's LIMS and ELN are parts of one connected record on a single data model, so every sample links to the design and experiment that created it, and each entry exists once.
Freezer storage maps, search by tag, project or creator, full sample lineage and chain of custody, and a permanent, timestamped history of every sample's lifecycle. Updates to a sample's status, volume or location carry through to every linked record.
Lab Thread is priced per seat, and every plan is published on its pricing page. Academic groups of up to five users can use a free plan that covers the ELN, project management, the Molecular Biology Suite, and sample and storage management. Industry teams choose from Core, Core+ and Pro.
Setup takes two to four weeks, and no IT team is required. Scientists can largely learn Lab Thread on their own with short training videos, and the team that built it provides onboarding and support.
You can import tabular data with downloadable import spreadsheets and archive data from most other platforms as PDFs. For complex migrations, Lab Thread's team can help, and offers this free to Pro plan customers with more than five seats on a minimum two-year contract. You can export your data whenever you wish, and if you cancel, you keep read-only access for 12 months to export your data.
All Lab Thread plans are 21 CFR Part 11 compliant, with every action timestamped and attributed. Supporting compliance documentation, version history and digital signatures are included on Pro plans. Lab Thread runs on Microsoft Azure, with AES-256 encryption at rest and 99.999% data availability.
