Best Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) Software

Compare the Top Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) Software as of January 2026

What is Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) Software?

Scientific data management systems (SDMS) are systems that manage all data related to a scientific lab, and include components such as data storage, data cataloging, document management, and more. Scientific data management systems can integrate with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic lab notebooks (ELN). Compare and read user reviews of the best Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) software currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    SciSure

    SciSure

    SciSure

    SciSure is dedicated to transforming laboratories worldwide with innovative digital solutions. We offer a comprehensive Digital Lab Platform (DLP), which integrates the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), machine learning, and AI. Our platform is designed to seamlessly integrate with your lab’s equipment and software, offering flexibility, security, and exceptional efficiency. By centralizing and optimizing all your research and process development workflows in a compliant environment, we empower researchers to focus on making ground-breaking discoveries. Our team of lab digitalization specialists is here to support you throughout your digitalization journey. 

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    Labguru

    Labguru

    Cenevo

    Labguru is a secure, cloud-based Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), LIMS and informatics platform which offers a complete solution for life science research and industry. It records and manages laboratory data and inventory, includes molecular biology tools and chemistry tools, enables automation of the lab, insight into lab data making labs run more efficiently. With Labguru, scientists can design experiments and workflows, capture structured and unstructured data, manage projects, and share their work. Customizable experiment templates, integration of protocols, SOPs, and other cutting-edge features help to increase data quality, streamline workflows and reduce costs. Labguru is available on desktops and mobile devices via the cloud. Labguru is part of Holtzbrinck Publishing Group and serves over 100,000 scientists worldwide from startups, universities, research institutes up to some of the largest pharma companies.
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    SciNote

    SciNote

    SciNote

    SciNote is a cloud-based electronic lab notebook (ELN) with built-in inventory, compliance, & team management tools. It is trusted by the FDA, USDA, European Commission, and 100K+ scientists in over 100 countries. Each premium plan comes with top-rated customer support, and a customer success manager who will work closely with you to ensure successful onboarding and implementation. SciNote provides a top-rated set of data management functionalities, such as inventory tracking & management, protocol & SOP management, compliance (CFR 21 part 11 & GxP), team management & collaboration, integrations and API, project management, safety & security of data and more. SciNote is based in Middleton, WI, USA, with offices in Europe.
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    Sapio LIMS

    Sapio LIMS

    Sapio Sciences

    Sapio LIMS is an advanced laboratory information management system offering a unified no-code/low-code solution that streamlines laboratory workflows. Built on the Sapio Platform, which integrates LIMS, Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), and Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS), it provides purpose-built solutions for scientific research and discovery, manufacturing, and clinical diagnostics. Sapio LIMS helps to optimize laboratory operations, seamlessly integrating with lab instrumentation and existing IT infrastructure. Through its robust, scalable architecture, Sapio LIMS enhances operational efficiency and ensures compliance with GxP standards such as GMP and GLP.
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    Flywheel

    Flywheel

    Flywheel

    Flywheel is the pioneering medical imaging data and AI platform powering healthcare innovation through streamlined data aggregation, curation and management. By leveraging cloud scalability and automating workflows, Flywheel helps organizations turn complex imaging data into analysis-ready datasets for accelerated research and AI development. Flywheel offers comprehensive solutions for pharma companies, providers, payors, system integrators, AI developers and academic medical centers. Leading scientists and researchers turn to Flywheel to accelerate their work and collaborate with ease. Our medical imaging AI platform streamlines the massive tasks of data discovery, aggregation, and curation; automates research workflows; and scales on demand.
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    Pluto

    Pluto

    Pluto Biosciences

    Since its founding in 2021 from the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, Pluto has become a trusted partner of life sciences organizations around the country ranging from biotech start-ups to public biopharma companies. Our cloud-based platform gives scientists the ability to manage all of their data, run bioinformatics analyses, and create interactive and publication-quality visualizations. The platform is currently being used for a wide variety of biological applications, from preclinical / translational science research, to cell and gene therapies, drug discovery and development, to clinical research.
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    Scispot

    Scispot

    Scispot

    Scispot powers life science labs with a unified LabOS™ platform, combining ELN, LIMS, SDMS, QMS, and AI in one configurable, no-code system. Built for CROs, Molecular Diagnostics, Pathology, Pharma QC, and Drug Discovery, Scispot streamlines sample management, inventory automation, and regulatory compliance. Connect with 200+ lab instruments and thousands of apps to eliminate data silos while maintaining FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, GDPR, and HIPAA compliance. Scispot's AI tools transform experimental data into actionable insights, with flexible workflows that adapt as research evolves—without IT support. Trusted by 1000+ scientists globally, Scispot enables rapid deployment so teams focus on science, not administration. Accelerate discoveries, ensure compliance, and scale operations with a platform purpose-built for modern biotech innovation.
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    Sapio Scientific Data Cloud
    Sapio Scientific Data Cloud is a science-aware scientific data management system that unifies and contextualizes all your laboratory data, assay results, instrument outputs, archives, and third-party ELN/LIMS records into a single, searchable platform without any coding. It supports automated data capture and parsing from over 200 instrument adaptors, semantic search powered by ontologies, built-in charting, and advanced neural-network analytics (ANOVA, best-response curves, 4/5 PL curves, flow-cytometry gating), and AI-driven insights. Secure, role-based access and data archiving keep sensitive information safe, while protein, molecule, plasmid, and system-wide viewers let scientists explore results interactively. Deep integration with Sapio LIMS and ELN systems automatically associates data with samples, experiments, and entities.
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    Veeva SiteVault

    Veeva SiteVault

    Veeva Systems

    Streamline regulatory operations across your organization to improve compliance and advance research. Veeva SiteVault reduces the complexity of conducting clinical trials by connecting your regulatory operations to improve efficiency and compliance. Manage regulatory and source documents in a single system that supports 21 CFR Part 11 and HIPAA requirements. With a real-time visibility across trials, SiteVault Enterprise improves operational efficiency, speeds study activation, and enables faster, higher-quality trial execution. Replace manual processes and design your own workflows to support quality and speed study activation. Eliminate the need to grant EMR access or redact documents by providing monitors with secure, direct access to your regulatory and source documents. Create your own workflows, reports, and dashboards for greater visibility into start-up timelines and regulatory processes.
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    StackWave

    StackWave

    StackWave

    StackWave's Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), and Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) are modern, flexible, and innovative software solutions that will increase the overall efficiency of your laboratory. Let the team at StackWave help you automate all of your tedious scientific processes so your team can focus on what really matters. StackWave's laboratory software is the perfect fit for labs in any industry and of any size. Our solutions support a diverse range of processes. We've worked with teams at fledgling biotechs, large pharmaceutical companies, and everything in between. Leveraging the latest in web, database, and software technologies, the StackWave LIMS is the most modern laboratory information management system available. Built on StackWave’s proven software infrastructure, the StackWave LIMS provides the flexibility, reliability, and performance to meet your most demanding information management challenges.
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    BC Platforms

    BC Platforms

    BC Platforms

    BC platforms leverages latest science, unique technology capabilities, and strategic partnerships to achieve our mission of revolutionizing drug discovery and personalizing care. Modular, highly configurable platform for integrated healthcare data. Open analytics framework seamlessly combining latest innovative methods, analytics and technology developments in one single platform. Superior security: ISO 27001 certified, GDPR and HIPAA compliance. Complete product portfolio enabling a modern healthcare system to fully embrace personalized medicine. Scalable deployments enabling a robust start as well as large scale healthcare operation. Accelerated translation of research insights into clinical practice with our unique end to end toolbox. We help reduce your risk, enhance your pipeline value and advance your enterprise data strategy by solving the barriers of data access and enabling rapid insight generation.
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    Cytobank

    Cytobank

    Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

    Cytobank is a cloud-based platform for the analysis, storage, and sharing of flow and mass cytometry data. Cytobank is completely on the Internet and requires only a web browser and an account for access. There is otherwise no installation, updating, or maintenance of any other software or hardware necessary in order to use Cytobank. Ideal for single researchers or small groups. Shared Cloud. Ideal for large research groups, pharma and biotech R&D teams, and clinical research organizations. Private cloud, access controlled by an administrator role of your choosing. Larger compute caps around functionality such as viSNE.
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    LatchBio

    LatchBio

    LatchBio

    Stop wresting with cloud infrastructure and broken informatics tools. Start discovering biological insights today. Scientific discovery is bottlenecked by the fragmentation of tooling across biology and bioinformatics teams. We built a harmonized bioinformatics platform between wet lab and dry lab in the cloud to help teams accelerate their R&D. Import raw data from your cloud, your service provider, or your team's instruments. Develop and deploy custom bioinformatics workflows in any language. Stop wrestling with your infrastructure. Easily run any workflow and keep a log of every analysis. Ready-to-go interactive visualizations for NGS data with point-and-click plots. Latch supports integration with your organization’s AWS S3. Access hundreds of terabytes of data in an organic filesystem you are familiar with. Define bioinformatics workflows and dynamically generate no-code interfaces using Python with tunable compute and storage.
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    Seqera

    Seqera

    Seqera

    ​Seqera is a bioinformatics platform developed by the creators of Nextflow, designed to streamline and enhance the management of scientific data analysis workflows. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including the Seqera Platform for orchestrating scalable data pipelines, Seqera Pipelines for accessing a curated collection of open source workflows, Seqera Containers for simplifying container management, and Seqera Studios for interactive data analysis environments. It supports seamless integration with various cloud and on-premises infrastructures, ensuring reproducibility and compliance in scientific research. Integrate Seqera into existing on-premises systems and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure, with no forced migrations. Maintain full control over data residency and scale globally, without compromising security or performance.
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