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eLabFTW

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Online lab notebook for research labs. Store experiments, use a database to find reagents or protocols, use trusted timestamping to legally timestamp an experiment, export as pdf or zip archive, share with collaborators…

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9.0
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Product Details

PricingOpen Source
API✅ REST
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations10 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Strong focus on data integrity and legal compliance with built-in timestamping.
  • Completely free and open-source with no user limits or hidden costs.

WEAKNESSES

  • −The user interface can feel less modern and intuitive compared to some commercial ELNs.
  • −The interface feels dated and less intuitive compared to modern commercial ELNs, requiring a steeper learning curve.

KEY FEATURES

Trusted Timestamping

Legally timestamps experiments using audit-proof digital signatures.

Collaboration Tools

Share entries with fine-grained permissions for team members or external collaborators.

Experiment & Database Modules

Separate sections for experiment entries and a searchable database for reagents/protocols.

Digital Experiment Logging

Securely record and organize experiments in a structured online notebook.

WHO IS eLabFTW BEST FOR?

Biotech and pharmaceutical R&D teams

Ideal for storing protocols, reagents, and experiment records in a compliant, auditable system that supports team-based workflows and data export.

Academic research labs

Best for academic labs needing a secure, compliant, and collaborative platform to document experiments, manage protocols, and ensure data integrity for publications.

INTEGRATIONS

Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) standardsSAML/SSOZoteroEmail (SMTP)GitTrusted timestamping servicesDatabase systems (MySQL/MariaDB)LDAP/Active DirectoryFile storage systemsNextcloud

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS
API

✓ REST

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DOSSIER

LAST VERIFIED MAR 23, 2026
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Open Source

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INTEGRATIONS

Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) standardsSAML/SSOZoteroEmail (SMTP)GitTrusted timestamping servicesDatabase systems (MySQL/MariaDB)LDAP/Active DirectoryFile storage systemsNextcloud

PRICING MODEL

open source

BEST FOR

Biotech and pharmaceutical R&D teamsAcademic research labs

FEATURES

Has API

FINAL ASSESSMENT

APPROVED — WORTH YOUR MONEY

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