eLabFTW vs LabWare ELN
| eLabFTW | LabWare ELN | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | €250/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Audit trail | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic signatures | Yes | Yes |
| Approval workflows | Yes | — |
| Offline access | Yes | — |
| Search scope | full_text_and_metadata | — |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | PDF, ZIP, CSV, JSON, ELN | PDF; Microsoft Office reports |
Both are listed in Best Electronic Lab Notebook Software. On Inferse, eLabFTW scores higher on our published basis.