Compare LabWare LIMS and Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (36.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
LabWare LIMS
Star Rating
(102)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about LabWare LIMSThermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software
Star Rating
(111)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS SoftwareLabWare LIMS vs Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software easier to use. However, LabWare LIMS is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with LabWare LIMS overall.
- Reviewers felt that LabWare LIMS meets the needs of their business better than Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that LabWare LIMS is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of LabWare LIMS over Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
LabWare LIMS
No pricing availableThermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software
No pricing availableFree Trial
LabWare LIMS
No trial information availableThermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
79
8.6
86
Ease of Use
8.3
79
8.4
89
Ease of Setup
7.9
53
7.7
60
Ease of Admin
8.2
55
8.1
47
Quality of Support
9.0
74
8.7
87
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
54
8.3
46
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
74
7.5
85
Features by Category
Process
9.4
14
9.2
16
9.1
13
9.1
16
8.8
14
8.7
15
9.0
12
8.8
15
8.6
15
9.0
16
9.3
16
9.1
16
Lab Informatics
8.9
44
8.0
52
8.6
32
8.2
34
8.9
55
8.6
47
8.1
25
7.5
33
Chain of Custody
9.3
55
8.7
47
8.8
40
8.1
41
8.4
42
8.0
40
8.2
40
7.9
38
8.9
48
8.3
46
Agentic AI - LIMS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Management
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Operations Management
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.6
16
Agentic AI - Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
LabWare LIMS and Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software are categorized as LIMS and Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
Unique Categories
LabWare LIMS is categorized as Lab Inventory Management
Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software is categorized as Scientific Data Management System (SDMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
LabWare LIMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Pharmaceuticals
32.7%
Chemicals
9.9%
Biotechnology
7.9%
Oil & Energy
6.9%
Hospital & Health Care
5.9%
Other
36.6%
Pharmaceuticals
17.6%
Oil & Energy
10.2%
Hospital & Health Care
9.3%
Research
8.3%
Chemicals
8.3%
Other
46.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the biggest challenge implementing a standard English language LIMS configuration to a spanish speaking country?
2 Comments
ML
Labware is built to support different languages, not just instance specifically but even from within the same instance, with menu’s dialogs and even...Read more
What is LabWare LIMS used for?
1 Comment
RS
its Laboratory information management system , software which is used to maintain data integrity of lab operation and track operation data base related to...Read more
What information can be stored on LIMS?
1 Comment
AS
Just about any kind of information could be stored in LIMS. It depends on the LIMS admin as to what info needs to be stored and what info can be accessed...Read more
What is Watson LIMS?
2 Comments
SY
Hi there, Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS software is designed specifically to manage bioanalytical studies, from initiation through study close out, and was...Read more
What is LIMS software in pharma?
1 Comment
SY
Hello, LIMS software in pharmaceutical labs have different requirements depending on the specifications of the lab. Drug discovery and development requires...Read more
How can i know more about your products
1 Comment
NG
Hi Shipra. Please visit www.thermofisher.com/samplemanagerRead more
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