ELabELN vs eLabFTW
| ELabELN | eLabFTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | €250/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Audit trail | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic signatures | Yes | Yes |
| Approval workflows | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Search scope | full_text_and_metadata | full_text_and_metadata |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | PDF, ZIP, CSV, JSON, .eln | PDF, ZIP, CSV, JSON, ELN |
Both are listed in Best Electronic Lab Notebook Software. On The Geeks Club, eLabFTW scores higher on our published basis.