# SampleManager LIMS Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about SampleManager LIMS Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Laboratory Information Management System products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/178164/SampleManager-LIMS/reviews --- # SampleManager LIMS Software Review 2026: Features, Reviews, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on August 24, 2025 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) SampleManager LIMS ## What is SampleManager LIMS? Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS, SDMS and LES Software manages your laboratory, data and procedural workflows, connecting with other enterprise systems, instruments, equipment and your customers to deliver increased compliance and productivity across your business. One of the most widely deployed LIMS in the world, SampleManager LIMS has applied the latest technologies to support our customers for over 30 years. ## What is SampleManager LIMS used for? [Laboratory Information Management System](https://www.capterra.com/laboratory-information-management-system-software/) Overall rating Based on 2 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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[4.2 (24)](https://www.capterra.com/p/94168/LabCollector-LIMS/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $180 Per User, Per Year Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.5 (2) Ease Of Use 4.0 (44) Value For Money 5.0 (1) Value For Money 3.8 (44) Customer Service 4.0 (1) Customer Service 4.5 (44) ## SampleManager LIMS alternatives [4.3 (100)](https://www.capterra.com/p/180309/eLABJournal/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Highest Rated [5.0 (3)](https://www.capterra.com/p/275266/QBench/#reviews) Starting price $249.00 Per User, Per Month [CaliberLIMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/184057/Caliber-LIMS/) [4.2 (44)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184057/Caliber-LIMS/reviews/) Starting price $150000.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/184057/Caliber-LIMS/) [CloudLIMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/131317/CloudLIMS/) [4.6 (44)](https://www.capterra.com/p/131317/CloudLIMS/reviews/) Starting price $230.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/131317/CloudLIMS/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Electronic Laboratory Notebook Built-in Electronic Laboratory Notebook tools or integration with third-party ELN solutions Inventory Management Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Quality Assurance Systematic evaluation of various aspects of a project or service to prevent defects or issues SampleManager LIMS 11 features Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Import and export data to and from software applications Graphical representation of data Built-in Electronic Laboratory Notebook tools or integration with third-party ELN solutions Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Systematic evaluation of various aspects of a project or service to prevent defects or issues Ensure that quality requirements and standards are met across production processes Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work Manage and track the state, location and condition of materials collected for examination Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Features 3.5 (2) 3.5 Based on 2 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 5.0 (1) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Value for money 5.0 (1) 5.0 Based on 1 reviews ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.0 (1) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.0 (1) 4.0 Based on 1 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.5 Based on 2 reviews Filter by rating 5(1) 4(1) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent SG selenia g. Lab servicer I Biotechnology ### "Brega mas o menos bien.." 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 August 10, 2024 Pros Es util para algunas tareas. Cuando quiero verificar informacion de la muestra a veces es eficiente. Cons No siempre funciona como debería, a veces es difícil accesar a las diferentes secciones. Ademas es bien limitado a la informacion de las muestras. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Quality Manager Hospital & Health Care ### "Thermo Scientific LIMS provides the MOST systematic way to properly management a laboratory!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 July 18, 2021 Pros EVERYTHING in Thermo Scientific LIMS has a systematic format. It's easy to use and easy to understand, especially for new users. Due to the fact that Thermo Scientific LIMS utilizes WCF, it is possible to integrate the "Sample Management" aspect of the program into other applications (which we do). Thermo Scientific LIMS is FULL of solutions for laboratory management, especially because it has workflow management customized to our laboratory's needs and wants, we are able to track samples generated, received, processing, processed, and samples that need to be retested. It also generates reports and those reports are sent off to the appropriate people/patients. Cons Unfortunately, Thermo Scientific LIMS still uses VGL coding which is NOT open-source. Also, Thermo Scientific LIMS has a rather boring appearance to it. Various skins are provided to users, however, Thermo Scientific could invest a little money towards product design to make it even MORE user-friendly and interactive. Alternatives considered [Benchling](https://www.capterra.com/p/182464/Benchling/) [STARLIMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/8940/STARLIMS/) [LabVantage](https://www.capterra.com/p/217572/LabVantage-LIMS/) [Clinisys Laboratory Solutions](https://www.capterra.com/p/99797/Clinisys/) [LabWare LIMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/131230/LabWare-LIMS/) Reasons for choosing SampleManager LIMS The sample management aspect of Thermo Scientific LIMS is an amazing tool that I feel drives our laboratory's productivity. 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