LabWare LIMS

About LabWare

LabWare is a leading global provider of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN), trusted by pharmaceutical, environmental, clinical, food & beverage, and research labs worldwide. Known for its high configurability, compliance readiness, and strong validation tools, LabWare is a go-to choice for large-scale, regulated lab environments.

Its modular design and ability to tailor nearly every workflow make it incredibly powerful — but often best suited to labs with the resources to support complex implementation and ongoing maintenance.

📌 Key Features:

  • LIMS + ELN Integration
    Manage data, samples, workflows, and experiments in a single environment.
  • Modular Design
    Tailor the platform with specific modules (stability, bioanalytical, clinical trials, etc.).
  • Compliance-Ready
    Built for 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, ISO 17025, HIPAA, and other global standards.
  • Advanced Automation
    Workflow-driven sample management, barcoding, QA/QC automation, and instrument interfacing.
  • Powerful Reporting & Audit Trails
    Built-in tools for compliance, traceability, and electronic signatures.
  • Global Support & Scalability
    Used in over 120 countries; multi-language, multi-site capabilities.

🧬 Industries Served:

  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
  • Environmental & Water Testing Labs
  • Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
  • Clinical Diagnostics
  • Food & Beverage Safety
  • Petrochemical & Energy Labs
  • Government & Public Health Institutions

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Pros and Cons Values

Positive
  • Fully modular and configurable to any lab type
  • Strong compliance tools for regulated environments
  • Long-standing vendor with mature documentation and validation support
  • Scalable across small labs to global enterprises
  • Excellent automation and integration capabilities
Negatives
  • Initial setup can be time-consuming and resource-heavy
  • Steep learning curve — especially for labs without IT/LIMS admin t
  • UI can feel outdated compared to newer SaaS LIMS tools
  • Costs may be high for smaller labs or limited-use cases
  • Limited built-in analytics without add-ons
4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars (based on 25 reviews)

"Best Automation Software for Lab operations to achieve data integrity"

November 24, 2024

❌ What’s Not Great

“Integration with other instrument software needed more efforts. Difficult to create workflows for biopharmaceutical.”

✅ Positive Notes

“Easy to mantian inventories and Lab workfolws with their Standard Procedures and Protocols. Easily intergatre with ELN to achive paperless lab.”

Rajni S.

"Labware LIMS used as Admin"

February 22, 2024

❌ What’s Not Great

“Very good software, nothing els disliking about it. Only network assue is offenly observed.”

✅ Positive Notes

“Easy to used and very userfraindly. Recomendable.”

Verified User in Chemicals

"Immense capabilities, great support, and customer oriented software"

November 13, 2023

❌ What’s Not Great

“Configuration can be difficult for novice customers.”

✅ Positive Notes

“Its capability and support systems are excellent.”

Verified User in Food Production

"LabWare LIMS"

November 1, 2023

❌ What’s Not Great

“V8 UX interface could look better. Also, a little more ability for customization of the dashboard visual workflows would be nice.”

✅ Positive Notes

“The CSM and NAsupport teams and their quick response time.”

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

"My first product conference was awesome!!!"

November 1, 2023

❌ What’s Not Great

“I do not like the UI of our current version which is v7. We are planning to upgrade in near future.”

✅ Positive Notes

“The Labware v8 overall. Its UI is super cool.”

Vidhyut P.

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Editor Review

LabWare LIMS stands out for its high degree of customization and flexible adaptability, qualities that many lab professionals find essential for managing complex workflows and ensuring data integrity. Users consistently praise the system’s ability to tailor processes with predefined templates and modular add-ons, making it a versatile solution for diverse lab operations. However, these strengths come with notable challenges. Multiple reviews highlight a steep learning curve and a user interface that can range from outdated to overly complex, particularly for novice users. Integration with external instrument software and dependencies on specific operating systems further complicate deployment. Although customer support is frequently commended for responsiveness and robust training, the inherent intricacies of configuration and reporting can result in time-consuming setups and unexpected hurdles during upgrades. Overall, while LabWare LIMS offers powerful functionality and industry-standard reliability, labs with limited IT resources may face difficulties in reaping its full potential without significant customization and training investments

7.1Expert Score
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Customer Support
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Ease of Use
6
Workflow Customization
7.9
Value for Money
6.8
Integration Capabilities
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