LabCollector

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 from editing the same page at the same time

Ability to link out

• Yes

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

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

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 the user account is removed or disabled
• Attribution to the 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

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

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

Harvard Security Levels

• No information provided 

Backdoor accessibility

• No information provided 

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

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

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