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Head-to-head · Laboratory Management Software

Clarity LIMS vs LabKey LIMS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Clarity LIMS #3 in Laboratory Management Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Illumina
LabKey LIMS #7 in Laboratory Management Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit LabKey

Clarity LIMS leads on 0 checks, LabKey LIMS on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClarity LIMS · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresLabKey LIMS · 4 of 4

Clarity LIMS scores higher on our rubric for laboratory management software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Clarity LIMS is the better fit for sequencing labs needing traceability and automation. LabKey LIMS is the better fit for labs combining LIMS, assays, and biobanking.

  • Clarity LIMS fits best

    Sequencing labs needing traceability and automation

  • LabKey LIMS fits best

    Labs combining LIMS, assays, and biobanking

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Side by side

Feature Clarity LIMS 8.9/10 Visit ↗ LabKey LIMS 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #3 in Laboratory Management Software #7 in Laboratory Management Software
Best for Sequencing labs needing traceability and automation Labs combining LIMS, assays, and biobanking
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Clarity LIMS 1/4 · LabKey LIMS 4/4
Sample tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Workflow automation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Instrument integration ✓ ✓
Compliance controls Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Hybrid
Primary lab focus Not checked yet Multi_purpose
Our review
Pros
  • Tracks samples end to end with genealogy views and audit trails
  • Enforces workflows with sample-sheet generation and quality checks
  • Connects Illumina systems and third-party tools through integrations and an API
  • Tracks samples from accessioning through their lifecycle
  • Combines configurable workflows with inventory and biobank management
  • Supports data integration, role-based access, and electronic-record controls
Cons
  • No free plan; pricing requires contacting sales
  • Professional is limited to one instance and three named users
  • Enterprise adds LDAP SSO and a second instance, but HIPAA BAA is US-only
  • Pricing requires contacting LabKey
  • Configuration may require planning for varied laboratory workflows
  • May be more scope than a lab seeking only basic sample tracking
Our verdict

Clarity LIMS is a laboratory information management system for genomics laboratories, particularly those running Illumina next-generation sequencing and array workflows. It combines sample tracking with workflow management, quality checks…

Read the review →

Labs coordinating samples, workflows, assay data, and biobanking can bring those operations into LabKey LIMS. It is a configurable laboratory information management system designed for research, clinical, biobanking, and other regulated…

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  1. Clarity LIMSLaboratory Management Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. LabKey LIMSLaboratory Management Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Clarity LIMS — where it wins

    • Tracks samples end to end with genealogy views and audit trails
    • Enforces workflows with sample-sheet generation and quality checks
    • Connects Illumina systems and third-party tools through integrations and an API

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; pricing requires contacting sales
    • Professional is limited to one instance and three named users
    • Enterprise adds LDAP SSO and a second instance, but HIPAA BAA is US-only

  • LabKey LIMS — where it wins

    • Tracks samples from accessioning through their lifecycle
    • Combines configurable workflows with inventory and biobank management
    • Supports data integration, role-based access, and electronic-record controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting LabKey
    • Configuration may require planning for varied laboratory workflows
    • May be more scope than a lab seeking only basic sample tracking
  • Clarity LIMS8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A traceability-focused LIMS for genomics labs using Illumina workflows and instruments.

    Visit IlluminaFull verdict →
  • LabKey LIMS8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    Connect sample tracking, workflows, assays, and biobanking in a configurable LIMS.

    Visit LabKeyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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