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SciCord vs LabWare


Labware Alternatives in 2025

Is SciCord the Best Replacement for LabWare?




SciCord helps laboratories streamline their documentation and compliance with a hybrid Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) documentation solution. SciCord’s cloud-based solution simplifies implementation & maintenance, reducing the total cost of ownership, allowing organizations to focus on science.

Pros

  • Configuration
  • Customer Support
  • Well positioned for small and medium labs
  • Intuitive Interface
  • Spreadsheet integration
  • Comprehensive platform
  • Compliance Focused

Cons

  • The largest labs may consider us too small to provide support
  • Learning Curve
  • Limited Mac/iOS Support

Stats

  • Time to implement: ~3-6 month
    • Simple use cases can be deployed in as little as 30 days
  • Return on investment: ~1.5 years
  • G2 Rating – 4.5/5
  • Read More: G2 Reviews


LabWare operates on a global scale, serving a diverse range of industries, including bioanalysis, biobanking, biopharmaceuticals, clinical research, contract laboratories, environmental testing, food and beverage, forensics, health care, mining & metals, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Pros

  • Customization
  • Ease of Use
  • Flexibility
  • Software Configuration

Cons

  • Poor User Interface
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  • Customization Difficulty
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  • Cost prohibitive for all but the largest labs
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  • Learning Curve
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  • Data Management Issues
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  • Support Delays
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Stats
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  • Time to implement: ~9 month
  • Return on investment: ~3 years
  • G2 Rating – 4.5/5

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From G2 reviews
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From softwareadvice.com
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Comments from our customers
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From competitor’s site

LabWare is a long-standing enterprise LIMS with decades of deployments and deep functionality. It is known for legacy on-premises deployments and global brand recognition.

Where LabWare Performs Well

  • Enterprise-grade LIMS features
  • Strong reputation with large-scale organizations
  • Decades of industry experience

Why SciCord is the Better Choice

  • Rapid Validation: Deploy and validate in weeks, compared to LabWare’s months or years.
  • Cloud-Native: SciCord runs on Microsoft Azure for secure, scalable access vs. LabWare’s legacy on-prem model.
  • Lower Total Cost of Ownership: Minimized reliance on consultants, delivering faster ROI.
  • Continuous Validation: Always stay aligned with compliance without costly upgrade projects.

While both solutions have their advantages, SciCord’s unique approach and feature set provides the most flexibility and is best suited for many use cases.


Looking to replace a legacy LIMS with a modern solution? See how SciCord accelerates compliance.

Case Studies

See how our customer’s have implemented SciCord, and the benefits they realized with our platform.

Tenaz Migration Case Study and Solution

Tenaz migrated thousands of data points and their data entry processes with SciCord

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Formulated Solutions Achieves Operational Excellence with LIMS Implementation

Formulated Solutions streamlined operations and reduced costs by $360,000 per year

Read More

Pearl Therapeutics’ Regulatory Triumph through Implementation of ELN and LIMS

With SciCord LIMS/ELN, Pearl Therapeutics improved review process efficiency by over 30%

Read More

How Much Can You Save?

Use our ROI calculator to get a preliminary understanding of how much SciCord will cost for your organization and use case, and what the return on that investment will be.

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