LIMS.FR vs STARLIMS
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to STARLIMS? Here's how LIMS.FR compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: LIMS.FR. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
French web-based LIMS for labs with sample tracking and ERP integration
Laboratory information management system (LIMS) for sample, quality, and research workflows.
Headquarters
🇫🇷 FR
🇺🇸 US · 1986
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansGerman data center hosting is available for some customers, as documented in a case study.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 17025
No
Price from
No
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
ERP systems, Lab automates
SAP, Waters Empower, Thermo Scientific/Dionex Chromeleon, Northwest Analytics (NWA), CSV +3
Where each one wins
LIMS.FR
Strengths
- +Comprehensive feature set for complex laboratory workflows
- +Strong compliance support for regulated environments
- +Standardizes data capture and reporting across multiple sites
- +Enhances lab efficiency and data management
- +Highly configurable and scalable for growing needs
- +Reliable integration capabilities with existing systems
- +Handles diverse laboratory processes effectively
Limitations
- −Steep learning curve and complex initial setup
- −Interface can be less intuitive or cluttered
- −Performance issues with large datasets or complex queries
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
LIMS.FR
STARLIMS
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansGerman data center hosting is available for some customers, as documented in a case study.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
EU-US Data Privacy Framework
DPA
not established
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 17025
No
Features
LIMS.FR
- Technical Laboratory
- Barcode labeling, Communication with lab automates, Result entry and calculations, Excel import/export
- Quality Management
- Sample lifecycle management, Traceability (ISO 17025 coverage), Personnel and qualification management, Electronic signature of final reports
- Results Processing
- Statistical analysis portal, Customizable syntheses, Control charts
- Client Communication
- Client consultation portal (web browser access), Customizable exports (PDF, Excel), Client billing, Fax and email document communication
- Field Data Entry
- Field data entry (smartphones and tablets), Client self-entry portal, ERP integration, Collection route management
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