Table 1.
Comparison of tools for research data management and analysis
| Software | Description & features | Costs | Access | Security | Infrastructure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninox | Pre-clinical data management, electronic data capture, analysis and reporting | 7€ per user/ month | Web, iOS App | SSL/TLS – 2048bit | Various server locations in Europe |
| OpenClinica | Clinical data management and electronic data capture, randomization, supply management | n.a. | Web | SSL – n.a. | n.a. |
| Omero | Open microscopy environment for viewing, organization, analysis and sharing of microscopy data | 0€ | Web, Windows/Mac/Linux clients | SSL – n.a. | Self-hosted institutional server |
| REDCap | Design and management of online surveys and databases | 0€ | Web | SSL – n.a. | Self-hosted web/database/email server |
| PyRAT | Python-based relational animal tracking for animal facility management | n.a. | Web | SSL – n.a. | Self-hosted Linux or Unix based server with support for Python and MySQL |
| SciNote | Electronic lab notebook, inventory management, user management | 0€ for 1 team | Web | SSL 256bit | Heroku PostgreSQL database and Amazon S3 |
| Benchling | Electronic lab notebook, note-taking, sample tracking (focus on molecular biology) | 0€ for academics | Web | SSL 256bit | Amazon S3 |
| labfolder | Electronic lab notebook, import for various file formats including images and Word/Excel, user management | 15€ per user/month (group of max. 3 is 0€) | Web, iOS + Android App | SSL 256bit | Server location n.a. or Self-hosted |