LabCollector LIMS vs Avalon Laboratory System Comparison

Prolis

Orchard Software

Big Data MPI

LabVantage

SampleManager LIMS

Cloud Volumes ONTAP

We had a limited time to develop a system fitting our specific needs for biobanking animal samples, with a limited amount of money. The Agilebio team of developers made a proposition cheaper than we initially expected by using their already developed modules and linking them to build an efficient system that fully fits our needs.
Even years after the initial development, they are still very responsive when I need updates. 

Efficient development for a specific use in biobanking

Prolific for labwork documentation

Much better than spreadsheets. Very organized and highly recommended.

Lab management made easy

Thank you for using. We appreciate your review and we feel rewarded from all these years developing the tool. Feel free to reach out with any suggestion you may have so we continue to better serve you. Check soon our new version.

We have 10 users of LabCollector in our business and we have been using it for about 9 months. We have had some custom training while we have been moving from a paper-based system to an electronic system. The improved functionality and the ease of sharing between people is already evident. The improved productivity levels in the laboratory are also noticeable. In a short space of time we are already noticing that the increase in ease of work and productivity is such that we would never revert to anything other than an electronic system. The benefits apply not only to the LIM system but also we are obtaining enormous benefit from the ELN add-on. We are also investigating the purchase of additional add-ons to support our 10 user LabCollector licence.

LabCollector in the Biotech Space

Thank you for your feedback. Do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance finding a feature. 

LabCollector is an outstanding tool and since many years has become a critical tool in the daily routine of my laboratory.  We use it extensively, not only taking advantage of the existing pre-defined modules but also through customization.    The frequent updates constantly keep bringing new features and easy of use, so we look forward to go even deeper into using LabCollector, as it really frees our time for what really matters: research!

Laboratory Organisation

Very positive experience. This product has managed to fill a niche between desktop biobanking solutions and enterprise-class LIMS systems. It is a great LIMS that meets the needs of many academic research groups, institutes, and biotech companies. 

We spent years searching for a tool like LabCollector

We started using this Software 3 years ago for all the Groups in our Department, we use it for cells in LN, reagents in freezers, slides, equipment (pipettes, instruments, etc...), plasmids, and General documents (SOPs).

very good database for LabManagement

Thank you for your review. We love to hear how we can improve LabCollector for our clients.

Since LabCollector v5.2 an improved indexing  allows a much faster database support. LabCollector supports this way big databases with over 100 000 records for one module. Another point of interest considering LabCollector speed, it is the server capacity by having your LabCollector on your local server. We offer servers with high capacities such as Virtual private server as well as dedicated servers.

Another improvement of version 5.2 is the import from Excel/CSV files! This has been improved making it simpler to import and new import tools are under progress. 

Batch Sample Tool is a free tool in LabCollector to import from any rack reader into LabCollector. We are compatible with any scanner brand using our direct connector ScanServer.

Keep tuned as we keep making better versions every days!

I use it for my stocks and lab book.
I learned to create my own boxes and fill stock 

My review on lab collector

Thank you, Mélanie, for your review! We're glad the modules, especially primers and antibodies, have been useful. 😊

We’ve made many improvements to ELN and Storage Browser in recent updates, so be sure to always use the latest version for the best experience! If you need any help optimizing your setup, feel free to reach out.

Thanks again for choosing LabCollector!

You can opt for full support where you pay them for setting up your system or you can do it yourself with the help function or a hybrid version of these 2 options

Labocollector a program that can do almost anything, but setup takes time

Once the layout design and migration concerns were addressed, I find the system very intuitive, easy to use, and the team is wonderful to work with.  I hope we will be very happy with them for years to come!

Intuitive system with great support team

Hello Deirdre,

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you find LabCollector intuitive and our team helpful. 😊

We understand that transitioning from a previous system can be tough, especially for smaller labs. Your feedback on the customization process is invaluable, and we'll keep it in mind as we improve.

We're here to support you, so if you have any questions or need assistance, just let us know. Here’s to a successful journey with LabCollector! 🥳

Best,
The LabCollector Team

labcollector is a good start for building a custom application needing a database system. Labcollector contains already a lot of nice features which give the final application additional functionalities and a rich interface with a lot of possibilities.
using labcollector as a basis reduced our development time and needed resources

Labcollector as a basis for development of custom software

We  wanted to implement an ELN in a start-up comany so we were looking for a program which is not too comprehensive but reasonably priced. Nevertheless, we were happy to find out that LabCollector is much more than just an ELN. It has repleaced not only hand-written lab books but also several spreadsheets at our company. The modular structure of the software is optimal for us as we can have the features which we really need and not pay for others which we would never use.  It is also an advantage for a small company that you don't need to have your own server.

Very useful lab software well worth its price

I am very happy with Avalon and their staff. They are incredibly responsive to our needs and have helped us solve some issues with 3rd party software that Avalon wasn't responsible for creating.

Lab Software that fits our business

Compare LabCollector LIMS and Avalon Laboratory System based on features, pricing, verified reviews, integrations & more. Find out which software is best for your business today.

LabVantage is a cloud-based laboratory information management system designed to provide medical, research, and diagnostic labs of all sizes with integrated electronic laboratory notebook capabilities, laboratory execution systems, and scientific data management systems for end-to-end management.

Utilizing the most advanced MPI technology and a unique 4-layer approach simplifies implementation and guarantees <1% duplication rate

Cloud Volumes ONTAP is a cloud-based enterprise data management solution which assists medium to large sized businesses with data storage and encryption. Its key features include data synchronization, file sharing, information governance, disaster recovery, thin provisioning and compression.

LabCollector is a laboratory management solution and electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) for small to larger sized labs, R&D, academics and pharmacy groups

Access Controls/Permissions

Activity Dashboard

Activity Tracking

AI/Machine Learning

Alerts/Escalation

Alerts/Notifications

Approval Process Control

Audit Management

Audit Trail

Automatic Backup

Barcode Printing

Barcode Recognition

Barcode/Label Management

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Barcoding/RFID

Billing & Invoicing

Calibration Management

Certificates of Analysis

Certification of Analysis

Client Portal

Collaboration Tools

Compliance Management

Compliance Tracking

Configurable Workflow

Cost Tracking

Customer Database

Customizable Fields

Customizable Reports

Customizable Templates

Dashboard Creation

Data Analysis Tools

Data Capture and Transfer

Data Connectors

Data Extraction

Data Import/Export

Data Integration

Data Management

Data Migration

Data Quality Control

Data Security

Data Storage Management

Data Synchronization

Data Verification

Data Visualization

Digital Signature

Document Management

Document Storage

Electronic Laboratory Notebook

Electronic Signature

EMR/EHR

Expiration Date Management

Fax Management

File Sharing

For Labs

For Medical Purposes

Forms Management

Full Text Search

HIPAA Compliant

Historical Reporting

Instrument Management

Interactive queries

Inventory Management

Inventory Optimization

Inventory Tracking

Invoice Management

ISO Standards Management

Lab Information Management

Lab Instruments Integration

Lab Order Management

Lab Results

Label Templates

Master Data Management

Metadata Management

Mobile Access

Mobile Signature Capture

Monitoring

Multi-Currency

Multi-Location

Multiple Data Sources

Order Management

Order Tracking

Patient Portal

Patient Records Management

Product Data Management

Product Identification

Progress Tracking

Project Management

Project Tracking

Protocol/SOP Management

Purchase Order Management

Purchasing & Receiving

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Quality Control Management

Real-Time Data

Real-Time Monitoring

Real-Time Reporting

Records Management

LabCollector LIMS

Android

Linux

Web-based

Windows

Veterinary Biobank Coordinator

Once the layout design and migration concerns were addressed, I find the system very intuitive, easy to use, and the team is wonderful to work with.

It is definitely worth the extra energy you have to put into it at the beginning to set up your system. In addition, good documentation also adds value to our products.

Researcher

Labcollector contains already a lot of nice features which give the final application additional functionalities and a rich interface with a lot of possibilities.

VP, Research Switzerland

We found this solution an excellent compromise between cost and functionalities.

I hope we will be very happy with them for years to come.

 Professor

LabCollector is an outstanding tool and since many years has become a critical tool in the daily routine of my laboratory.

Process Optimizer

We attached the software to a tubesorter from Micronic and did some custom development in the software. This took some time and effort but at the end we are quite satisfied.

There also seems to be a lot of add-ons that aren't included in packages so we had to upgrade several times before we even got started. As a small lab with limited budget, that was stressful.

scientist

The different layers of the lab book are useless and just add confusion. Trying to fit my recording needs to the lab book was the reverse of what I needed.

There are some bugs in the program but if you report them to the developers they will try to fix them or at least they will suggest you a way to solve your problem.

Lab techician

It is a bottum up program, so you need to set up first the casing, (freezers, racks in freezers, boxes inside rack, before you can add samples to a box).

A number of biochemicals product are small vials stored in 10x10 crio-boxes. Page formatting and cut-and-paste in ELN module is troublesome.

LabCollector LIMS screenshot: Responsve interface.

LabCollector LIMS screenshot: ELN add-on.

LabCollector LIMS screenshot: Lab Service Management add-on.

LabCollector LIMS screenshot: Data Logger add-on.

LabCollector LIMS screenshot: LabCollector Weight Management Solution automates sample weighing with balance connectivity. Weigh, scan sample's barcode, and send data directly to your LIMS. Mobile app integration allows for quick and compliant management.

Freelancers

Large Enterprises

Mid Size Business

Public Administrations

Small Business

Orchard Harvest is a laboratory information system that helps businesses streamline and automate data workflows using system integrations. Administrators can maintain an audit trail and track lab samples as well as specimens’ statuses across all stages of testing.

Prolis is a laboratory information system designed to help hospitals and reference laboratories of all sizes manage & streamline routine tasks. Prolis' automated reporting capabilities let users create reports and schedule test result delivery across patients, clients & co-workers.

SampleManager LIMS is a cloud-based data management system, which assists laboratories with operations management and quality analysis. Its key features include sample tracking, compliance management, dynamic workflows, data archiving, process automation, equipment management and reporting.

Avalon Laboratory System is a modular LIS (Laboratory Information System) for managing all the production needs of clinical, toxicology & esoteric laboratories

Reporting & Statistics

Reporting/Analytics

Role-Based Permissions

Rules-Based Workflow

Sample Management

Scheduling

Search/Filter

Secure Data Storage

Specimen Management

Summary Reports

Test Panels

Testing/QA Management

Third-Party Integrations

Workflow Management

Avalon Laboratory System

Avalon Laboratory System screenshot: Avalon Laboratory System offers an intuitive interface and various modules, features and capabilities.

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