LabCollector LIMS vs STARLIMS
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to STARLIMS? Here's how LabCollector LIMS compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: LabCollector LIMS. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
French LIMS for sample, reagent and test data tracking
Laboratory information management system (LIMS) for sample, quality, and research workflows.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 US · 1986
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansGerman data center hosting is available for some customers, as documented in a case study.
DSGVO / GDPR
No
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, SOC 2
No
Price from
€600/user/yr
No
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
SIGAL (EDI), Avantor, ThermoFisher Scientific, Merck, Qiagen +7
SAP, Waters Empower, Thermo Scientific/Dionex Chromeleon, Northwest Analytics (NWA), CSV +3
Where each one wins
LabCollector LIMS
Strengths
- +Intuitive interface and clean layout for non-technical users
- +Highly customizable database modules, fields, and search filters
- +Cloud accessibility enabling remote work
- +Responsive and tailored customer support
- +Barcode integration for fast data entry and real-time status updates
- +Centralized sample repository and comprehensive inventory management
- +ELN add-on with standardized templates, workflow support, and e-signature
- +Cost-effective with discounts for academic institutions and long-term contracts
- +Free lifetime startup pack for limited users
- +Zero downtime and robust SaaS performance post-setup
- +Punch-out ordering for direct supplier catalog integration
Limitations
- −Complex setup requiring extensive training and time-consuming configuration
- −Challenging migration from legacy systems with error risks
- −Add-ons not included in base packages, leading to unexpected costs
- −High implementation fees (SMB: $2,000–$6,400, enterprise: $20,000+)
STARLIMS
Strengths
- +Strong support for regulated environments (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GxP)
- +Flexible integration with lab instruments and enterprise systems
- +Scalable for both small and large laboratory operations
- +Comprehensive sample and workflow tracking
Limitations
- −No public pricing transparency; requires direct inquiry
- −Complex setup and configuration for advanced use cases
- −Limited public documentation on API access for non-customers
- −No standalone public DPA or subprocessor list URL
Data residency & compliance
LabCollector LIMS
STARLIMS
EU data residency
not established
Available on some plansGerman data center hosting is available for some customers, as documented in a case study.
Transfer mechanism
not established
EU-US Data Privacy Framework
DPA
not established
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001, SOC 2
No
Pricing
LabCollector LIMS
- Free Version Free no time limitBasic features to get started · No user limit specified
- Startup Pack On request per user / yearFrom 3 users · Unlimited records, custom fields, and modules · Advanced barcoding and chemical lots management
- LIMS/LIS Pack €1000 per user / yearInventory pack (5 modules + custom module) · LSM add-on with unlimited test catalog, parameters, patients (LIS mode) · Customizable reports, results validation, quality control
- ELN Pack €600 per user / yearElectronic lab notebook features · Optimized for lab research time · 30-day free trial
Pricing for Startup Pack is available on request. Free trial available for LIMS/LIS and ELN Packs.
STARLIMS
No published pricing we could verify.
No vendor-published pricing found. Third-party listings may show estimates, but these are not official.
Features
LabCollector LIMS
- Inventory and Sample Management
- Management of samples, reagents, chemicals, supplies, strains, cells, primers, antibodies, sequences, plasmids, animals, and chemical structures, Multi-level process support, Phase-specific reports, Cross-module linking of sample data
- Storage and Biobanking
- Complete storage system with unique IDs, 1D and 2D barcode identification for samples and reagents, Efficient organization and retrieval
- Customization
- Unlimited custom fields, Custom modules without coding, Easy configuration to fit lab-specific needs
- Workflow and Test Management
- Workflow Manager add-on, Lab Service Management (LSM) for analytical, CRO, or core facilities, Test catalog, parameters, patient management, Report customization, results validation, and quality control
- Automation and Instrument Integration
- IoT solutions for lab equipment, Middleware (I-Collector and I-Collector Hub), File connectors and parsers for instrument data acquisition
STARLIMS
- LIMS & Sample Management
- Sample lifecycle and tracking, Automated workflows, Batch login and environmental monitoring, Outsource sample management
- Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)
- Research documentation, Procedural guidance, Mobile data capture
- Scientific Data Management (SDMS)
- Archiving and parsing instrument data, Handling varied data formats, Integration with lab instruments
- Analytics & Reporting
- Advanced analytics, SPC reporting, Customizable dashboards
- Integrations
- SAP (certified connector), Waters Empower, Thermo Scientific/Dionex Chromeleon, Northwest Analytics (NWA), CSV, HL7, AWS S3 support