LabCollector

Summary from Vendor The LabCollector ELN add-on is an efficient and simple notebook for storing and managing all your experiments. It is a great replacement or complement to paper notebooks. Directly link an experiment with all data and resources used in just a few clicks. Create and use templates for your most common experiments.

Compare LabCollector to other options in the Electronic Lab Notebook Matrix.

Please contact us if you have any questions or suggestions about the content of this page. Last updated: 2018-08-08

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Features & Specifications

Interactivity
Interface functionality
Search functions can search across file formats and beyond typos
- Yes
Ability to manipulate files and images
- Yes
Support for multiple open windows
- Yes, however, restrictions block multiple users editing the same page at the same time.
Ability to link out
- Yes
Support for Researcher Documentation
Documentation and metadata creation
Hyperlink Support
- Yes
Metadata Creation Prompts
- Metadata can be created on a template by template basis
Rights Management (Licensing)
- Yes
Protocol Integration
- Workflow design, page templates, spreadsheet templates
Adaptability to Lab Workflows
Platform compatibility
Accounts/Permissions Levels
- Yes
Internal Data Sharing
- Yes
Adaptable to a Variety of Workflows
- Extensive customization possible
Compatibility with authoring tools
- Not applicable in general. User and time stamps recorded on each action.
Windows Compatible
- Yes
Macintosh Compatible
- Yes
Linux Compatible
- Yes
Android Compatible
- Yes
iOS Compatible
- Yes
Storage
Available data storage options
Cloud Storage
- Yes
Local Storage
- Yes
Hybrid (cloud/local) Storage
- No
Versioning
- Audit trail, activity log, task time reporting
File Redundancy
- No information provided
Creates stable URLs or persistent identifiers for entries
- Yes
Can unregistered users access the data found at persistent links?
- Data retained even if user account is removed or disabled.
- Attribution to removed user is retained.
Storage Capacity - Users
- No limit if hosted locally.
- Storage varies by hosting plan.
Storage Capacity - Max File Size
- Users can create a restriction.
Hosting
Software access
Cloud
- Available with AgileBio or on a host of user’s preference
Local
- Yes
Hybrid (combination of cloud and local)
- Only via making local backups
Support
Training and maintenance offered
Training
- Live chat support
Documentation
- Brochure, manual, technical support tickets, knowledge base, e-training, change logs
Data Migration from Other Systems (incoming migration)
- Yes
Compatibility with data repositories
- Link LabCollector data directly to the ELN
Exit Strategies (outgoing migration)
- Archive function
- Experiment transfer
- Export to structured, barcoded, summarized PDF pages
Recovery Options
- Data is automatically backed up
Single Sign-on (Institutional ID)
- Yes
Number of Installations per institution
- No information provided
Multiple client use
- No information provided
Number of registered Harvard/HMS users
- No information provided
Other higher-education users
- No information provided
Security
Compliance with Harvard Security
Harvard Security Levels
- No information provided
Backdoor accessibility
- No information provided
Other
Additional features
Open Science/Open Data Efforts
- AgileBio supports open science and data
Academically Oriented
- Yes
Cost (per seat)
- Varies by total package
Dictation/voice input
- Available by connecting appropriate device
Data Entry
- Diagram designer tool for designing chemical reactions and experiment schemes
- Rich text editor
- Upload multiple images and files at once
Platform Integrations
- Fully integrated with LabCollector LIMS
Tiers of Service
Features and cost associated

Self-hosted
Self-hosted

Free Level
- Cost: $0
- Features:
  - Fully featured LabCollector
  - 3 users
  - 1000 data records
  - Support by tickets/forum
  - Lab Notebook free
  - Unlimited books and projects with up to 500 pages in total
Academic Level
- Cost: From $2,600
- Features:
  - Scalable users. Starting at 5 users
  - 6 permission levels
  - LDAP/AD authentications
  - Group policies (optional)
  - Versioning (optional)
  - Unlimited data records
  - Creation of custom modules (optional)
  - Large choice of optional add-ons
  - Free API
  - 1 year of free dedicated support/upgrades
Industry Level
- Cost: From $3,640
- Features:
  - Scalable users. Starting at 5 users
  - 6 permission levels
  - LDAP/AD authentications
  - Group policies (optional)
  - Versioning (optional)
  - Unlimited data records
  - Creation of custom modules (optional)
  - Large choice of optional add-ons
  - Free API
  - 1 year of free dedicated support/upgrades
  - CFR 21 part 11 and GLP regulations
  - Dedicated consulting services
Tiers of Service
Features and cost associated

Cloud-hosted
Cloud-hosted

SaaS Level
- Cost: $0
- Features:
  - Free Mode
  - Coming Soon
Private Hosting Level
- Cost: Contact LabCollector
- Features:
  - Get it in 24 hr
  - Shared AgileBio server
  - Unlimited storage (file upload limits)
  - SSL/HTTPS included
  - Generic URL access with https://labcollector.online
  - Daily and weekly database backups
    30-day trial
  - Migrate any moment to another server
VPS Level
- Cost:
  - Starting setup fee $250 (mandatory for creating a private VPS)
  - VPS rental: $75/$99 per month
  - Option: dedicated domain for $10/month (otherwise, IP access) or all generic labcollector.online domain
  - SSL/HTTPS: $15 per month
- Features:
  - Get it in 24 hr
  - LabCollector annual support
  - 2 or 6 dedicated CPU cores
  - 50Gb or 200Gb of SSD storage
  - Monthly snapshot (full backup)
Dedicated Server Level
- Cost: Contact LabCollector
- Features:
  - Custom tailored
  - Coming Soon

LabCollector

Features & Specifications

Interactivity

Support for Researcher Documentation

Adaptability to Lab Workflows

Storage

Hosting

Support

Security

Other

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