We know there are many LIMS vendors out there, and trying to compare the likes of LabWare, LabVantage, Thermo Fisher, Veeva, BIOVIA, Autoscribe, IDBS, QBench, Benchling, and more is challenging. But choosing the right vendor is critical because it’s not only about the technology—it’s also about finding the right partner who sets you up for success now and in the future.
As a globally recognized leader in laboratory information management systems (LIMS), STARLIMS is the best LIMS vendor to help you simplify operations, improve lab testing, increase efficiency, speed batch release, and deliver exceptional results. Don’t believe us? Learn how STARLIMS compares to LabVantage.

Why Choose STARLIMS vs. LabVantage LIMS
With decades of experience supporting laboratories worldwide, STARLIMS deep domain expertise combined with the most comprehensive LIMS technology available makes STARLIMS a leading vendor for enterprise—and now SMB—organizations. And with 158 reviews and a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on customer review site G2, you can see for yourself why customers consistently choose STARLIMS over LabVantage.
LabVantage, on the other hand, is rated a 3.8 out of 5. According to its own customer reviews, LabVantage is seen as “expensive, not easy to configure,” “outdated” and “slow to run,” with “no advanced functions.” Instead of choosing a company that has configurability and speed issues, laboratory managers are choosing STARLIMS because of its “flexibility, ease-of-use, user-friendly interface,” and “efficient functionality.”
Across the eight main categories, as well as the three separate product feature categories (including LIMS, ELN, and SDMS) that G2 ranks vendors on, STARLIMS beats LabVantage in every single one. That’s because at STARLIMS, we’re focused on providing the best LIMS and LIMS add-on solutions possible, as well as delivering the white-glove service our prospects and customers deserve. From out-of-the-box reports and workflows, to seamless device and system integration and end-to-end traceability, STARLIMS has all the features, functions, and capabilities your lab needs to be successful.
Championed by Customers Worldwide
STARLIMS also doesn’t just focus on what you need today—we keep our eyes on the future to address changing laboratory needs. With robust LIMS solutions that support Quality Manufacturing, Public Health, and Clinical labs, we continue to innovate and create products that help our customers scale, like adding an R&D ELN to our portfolio, launching a SaaS out-of-the-box Batch Manufacturing LIMS for SMB labs, or creating the best next-gen Public Health LIMS available on market. You can learn more about our solutions and customer success stories below.
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