--- title: "Best Free Electronic Lab Notebook Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best free Electronic Lab Notebook software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/electronic-lab-notebook-software/s/free/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Electronic Lab Notebook Software for free ## FindMolecule Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews) Profile: [FindMolecule](https://www.capterra.com/p/176005/Findmolecule/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Innovative online inventory and ELN system for chemists and biologists. It is used in labs all around the world. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 5.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - For Labs: 5.0 rating - Sample Management: 5.0 rating - Data Storage Management: 4.5 rating - Electronic Signature: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Compliance Management: 4.0 rating - Data Import/Export: 4.0 rating - Inventory Management: 4.5 rating - Access Controls/Permissions: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) --- ## SciNote Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (62 reviews) Profile: [SciNote](https://www.capterra.com/p/156310/sciNote-Electronic-Lab-Notebook/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Electronic lab notebook with top-rated customer support and features used at the FDA and USDA labs. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $0.01 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Electronic Laboratory Notebook: 4.8 rating - For Labs: 4.7 rating - Protocol/SOP Management: 4.7 rating - Data Storage Management: 4.3 rating #### Lowest rated features - Sample Management: 4.2 rating - Data Import/Export: 4.2 rating - Inventory Management: 4.3 rating - Role-Based Permissions: 4.5 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (62 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Joan M. Reviewer details: Biotechnology, 1-10 employees Published: December 21, 2023 > "We can access anywhere the data that we need in a matter of seconds, and anyone in the team is able to access samples and codes when required." --- ## LabCollector LIMS Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (24 reviews) Profile: [LabCollector LIMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/94168/LabCollector-LIMS/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Server-based lab management web application for life science investigators to save, manage, share and analyze scientific data. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: €180.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Data Management: 4.0 rating - Inventory Management: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (24 reviews) ### Integrations tab LabCollector LIMS connects with 13+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/94168/LabCollector-LIMS/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.6 rating - Slack: 4.7 rating - Acuity Scheduling: 4.8 rating - Stripe: 4.6 rating - Twilio: 4.4 rating - eClinicalWorks: 3.3 rating - Experity: 4.3 rating - Documo: 4.8 rating - Plivo: 4.3 rating --- ## CDD Vault Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (23 reviews) Profile: [CDD Vault](https://www.capterra.com/p/171280/CDD-Vault/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? CDD Vault is a drug discovery informatics platform with an intuitive web interface. Manage & analyze chemical data & biological assays. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.7 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.9 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Collaboration Tools: 5.0 rating - Data Import/Export: 5.0 rating - Data Storage Management: 5.0 rating - Electronic Laboratory Notebook: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Inventory Management: 5.0 rating - Reporting/Analytics: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Vishal W. Reviewer details: Research, 51-200 employees Published: July 18, 2025 > "The user interface is intuitive and smooth, which makes learning and using the system simple even for new users." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (23 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Vishal W. Reviewer details: Research, 51-200 employees Published: July 18, 2025 > "Very good for E-lab Notebook management where we can integrate both chemistry and biology workflows." --- ## Benchling Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (20 reviews) Profile: [Benchling](https://www.capterra.com/p/182464/Benchling/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Unified, cloud-based productivity platform for scientists, managers, and executives at biotechnology R&D organizations. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5 - Features: 4.9 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Customizable Templates: 5.0 rating - Sample Management: 5.0 rating - Reporting/Analytics: 4.5 rating - Data Storage Management: 4.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Data Import/Export: 3.5 rating - Inventory Management: 3.5 rating - API: 3.0 rating - Access Controls/Permissions: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (20 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Saba R. Reviewer details: Biotechnology, 10,001+ employees Published: September 29, 2022 > "I am very satisfied and recommend to new labs or established lab to keep you data secure an trackable." ### Integrations tab Benchling connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/182464/Benchling/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Tableau: 4.6 rating - Spotfire: 4.4 rating --- ## Labfolder Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (8 reviews) Profile: [Labfolder](https://www.capterra.com/p/144464/labfolder-Electronic-Lab-Notebook/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Accelerate your research: labfolder is an electronic lab notebook (ELN) that helps to document, organize and share your research data. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $18.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Sample Management: Available - Protocol/SOP Management: Available - Inventory Management: Available - Data Storage Management: Available - Data Import/Export: Available - Electronic Signature: Available - Access Controls/Permissions: Available - Reporting/Analytics: Available - Compliance Management: Available - Templates: Available - Project Management: Available - Barcode/Label Management: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (8 reviews) ### Integrations tab Labfolder connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/144464/labfolder-Electronic-Lab-Notebook/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Dropbox: 4.5 rating --- ## ELN for Research Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews) Profile: [ELN for Research](https://www.capterra.com/p/235844/LabArchives/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? An Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) software product enabling researchers to store, organize and publish their research data. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 3.0 out of 5 - Features: 3.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $186.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Customizable Templates: 5.0 rating - Electronic Laboratory Notebook: 4.0 rating - For Labs: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) --- ## QuaLIS LIMS Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) Profile: [QuaLIS LIMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/139214/QuaLIS-LIMS/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Laboratory information management, electronic lab notebook, scientific data management system, document management system, middleware. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $30.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Sample Management: Available - Protocol/SOP Management: Not available - Inventory Management: Available - Data Storage Management: Not available - Data Import/Export: Available - Electronic Signature: Available - Access Controls/Permissions: Available - Reporting/Analytics: Available - Compliance Management: Available - Templates: Not available - Project Management: Not available - Barcode/Label Management: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) --- ## Labii Profile: [Labii](https://www.capterra.com/p/255375/Labii/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud-based solution that enables businesses to document research, experiments, and procedures performed in a laboratory. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $49.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Sample Management: Available - Protocol/SOP Management: Not available - Inventory Management: Available - Data Storage Management: Not available - Data Import/Export: Not available - Electronic Signature: Not available - Access Controls/Permissions: Not available - Reporting/Analytics: Available - Compliance Management: Not available - Templates: Not available - Project Management: Available - Barcode/Label Management: Not available ### Gallery tab ### Integrations tab Labii connects with 8+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/255375/Labii/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Docs: 4.7 rating - Microsoft PowerPoint: 4.7 rating - Microsoft Excel: 4.8 rating - Google Workspace: 4.7 rating - Google Sheets: 4.7 rating - Google Slides: 4.6 rating - Microsoft Word: 4.7 rating - SpreadJS --- ## Logilab ELN Profile: [Logilab ELN](https://www.capterra.com/p/218038/Logilab-ELN/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Logilab Electronic Lab Notebook for making your lab paperless. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $30.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Sample Management: Available - Protocol/SOP Management: Available - Inventory Management: Available - Data Storage Management: Available - Data Import/Export: Available - Electronic Signature: Available - Access Controls/Permissions: Available - Reporting/Analytics: Available - Compliance Management: Available - Templates: Available - Project Management: Available - Barcode/Label Management: Available ### Gallery tab --- ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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