LabKey LIMS vs LDB LIMS

LabKey LIMS8.5Visit LDB LIMS8.1Visit

Higher score LabKey LIMS #7 in Laboratory Management Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit LabKey

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LDB LIMS #10 in Laboratory Management Software 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit LDB LIMS

• LabKey LIMS fits best

  Labs combining LIMS, assays, and biobanking

• LDB LIMS fits best

  Labs needing priced, multi-purpose LIMS

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Side by side

Feature	LabKey LIMS 8.5/10 Visit ↗	LDB LIMS 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.1
Ranking	#7 in Laboratory Management Software	#10 in Laboratory Management Software
Best for	Labs combining LIMS, assays, and biobanking	Labs needing priced, multi-purpose LIMS
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	€99/user/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LabKey LIMS 4/4 · LDB LIMS 4/4
Sample tracking	✓	✓
Workflow automation	✓	✓
Instrument integration	✓	✓
Compliance controls	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Hybrid	Cloud
Primary lab focus	Multi_purpose	Multi_purpose
Our review
Pros	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	Covers sample and order planning, reporting, billing and statistics Imports instrument results and supports interfaces including DATEV Includes audit trails, access rights and quality-management modules
Cons	Pricing requires contacting LabKey Configuration may require planning for varied laboratory workflows May be more scope than a lab seeking only basic sample tracking	€99 per user monthly is separate from the €350 monthly cloud fee Provisioning, AI and QM are listed at a €12,000 one-time price Implementation costs depend on laboratory requirements
Our verdict	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… Read the review →	LDB LIMS is a cloud-based laboratory information management system for accredited and regulated labs. Its stated use cases span water and environmental testing, pharmaceuticals, materials testing, veterinary medicine, food production, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• LDB LIMS — where it wins

  • Covers sample and order planning, reporting, billing and statistics
  • Imports instrument results and supports interfaces including DATEV
  • Includes audit trails, access rights and quality-management modules

  Where it doesn't

  • €99 per user monthly is separate from the €350 monthly cloud fee
  • Provisioning, AI and QM are listed at a €12,000 one-time price
  • Implementation costs depend on laboratory requirements

• LabKey LIMS8.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit LabKeyFull verdict →
• LDB LIMS8.1/10 · Paid

  A multi-purpose cloud LIMS with sample workflows, instrument imports and quality modules.

  Visit LDB LIMSFull verdict →