Benchling vs Particle
BenchlingLaboratory Information Systems
$20,000+ / yearPublished price
ParticleIoT Device Management
From $299 / moPublished price
Benchling Laboratory Information Systems The operating system for biotechnology R&D | Particle IoT Device Management Power your connected machines, vehicles, and products | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Laboratory Information Systems | IoT Device Management |
| 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. | Full-stack IoT platform with hardware, connectivity, and cloud tools for building and scaling connected products. |
| 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… | From $299 / mo Particle has a permanent free tier (100 devices, 100K data operations/month). The lowest paid plan is Basic at $299/month per block (100 devices, 720K data operations); Plus is $5… |
| Pricing model | Custom quote | Tiered plans |
| Free options | Not available | Free plan · No free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Team size | 501-1,000 employees | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | San Francisco, CA |
| Featured clients | Moderna, Regeneron, Corteva | Not available |