I am looking for an ELN that is GLP compatible (and preferably GCP too) that is also secure (patent safe). It is for use in a small biotech startup. I´ve heard that Sparklix is good but is this currently the best ELN?
Free software is preferred but would also consider paying if there are clear advantages to the package.
I have been looking for one for a long time. Few things to keep in mind.
1. If it is a server based ELN, who has ownership of the data? There is an ELN that is promoted by Nature Publishing Group that in the fine print states that the data belongs to them
2. Who has access to the data? You have to keep in mind that when data is online and no matter how secure, the company that provides the service can always take a look at your detailed lab notebooks if they wish.
3. What is the longeivty of the ELN product? If the company goes out of business is there a way to export the data into GLP compliant format that is viewable via standars software.
I am yet to find an ELN that satisfies these concerns. The ideal ELN should be something with long term viability that can be maintained easily in your own institutions servers and not on a third party server.
Hope this helps.
Thank you Gabriel. I am in the process of checking out Sparklix. The fact that NIH is using it is a consolation. Do you have any direct documents issued by NIH stating the validity of using Sparklix as an ELN?
Many thanks to you both for your help and advice.
We will definitely try out Sparklix.
Gabriel, is there a desktop version of Sparklix? And can it be used offline? Some of our work is conducted in labs without an internet connection. If not, is this planned for the future and, if so, what is the timeline for this?
I started using FengOffice to organize my research. It has the advantage of an open source version that you could install on your own server so all your data stays with you. In fact it looks rather similar to Sparklix, could it be that Sparklix is a FengOffice fork?
Another simple tool worth trying is RedNotebook which you can use to store yor day to day notes.
FengOffice: http://www.fengoffice.com/web/pricing_onsite.php
RedNotebook: http://rednotebook.sourceforge.net/
That's easy. CERF ELN by Lab-Ally. (lab-ally.com) No other system has as many configurable ALCOA, GLP, SOP management and compliance features. http://www.prweb.com/releases/lab-ally/ELN/prweb14001775.htm. The system was recently featured at this 2017 GLP summit: http://exlevents.com/good-laboratory-practice-compliance-summit/sponsors/
A great GLP compliant ELN that I can personally recommend is SciNote: www.scinote.net
They have a free as well as a payable Premium option. Hope it helps!
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