Benchling vs Gluon
BenchlingLaboratory Information Systems
$20,000+ / yearPublished price
GluonDesktop Application Development
FreePublished price
Benchling Laboratory Information Systems The operating system for biotechnology R&D | Gluon Desktop Application Development Develop desktop apps from websites, using system installed browsers and NodeJS | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Laboratory Information Systems | Desktop Application Development |
| What it is | Benchling is a cloud-based R&D platform for life sciences that provides an electronic lab notebook, molecular biology tools, a sample registry, inventory management, and workflow automation. It replaces legacy LIMS and ELN systems with a modern, integrated solution. | Framework for creating desktop apps from websites using system-installed browsers instead of bundling Chromium. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | $20,000+ / year Academic: Free for individual researchers Startup: Custom pricing - Core ELN and registry features for small teams Professional: Starting at ~$20,000/year - Full platform access f… | Free Gluon does not publish a reliable numeric rate card. Pricing is treated conservatively as custom until a current vendor or authorized channel price can be cited. |
| Pricing model | Custom quote | Not available |
| Free options | Not available | Free plan · No free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2012 | 2022 |
| Team size | 501-1,000 employees | 1-10 employees |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | Remote |
| Featured clients | Moderna, Regeneron, Corteva | Not available |