Labsistant | vs QBench
QBench is a LIMS for testing and QC labs. Labsistant is purpose-built inventory management. Pay only for what you need, starting free.
Pricing Comparison
Published Labsistant tiers vs QBench's per-user pricing. QBench requires a demo; no free tier.
| Labsistant | QBench | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Team | Lab | Foundation | Growth | Advanced | |
| Monthly price | $0 | $49 | $149 | $275/user* | $325/user* | $425/user* |
| Annual cost (10 users) | $0 | $588 | $1,788 | ~$33,000* | ~$39,000* | ~$51,000* |
| Users included | 2 | 10 | 40 | Per-user | Per-user | Per-user |
| Free tier | Yes, forever | — | 30 day trial | No | No | No |
| Sign-up model | Self-serve, instant | Demo required | ||||
| Contracts | Month-to-month or annual | Annual contracts typical | ||||
| Inventory included? | Yes, all tiers | No | Yes (Growth+) | Yes | ||
| QBench pricing (*) based on QBench's website and third-party review sites. Last verified March 2026. QBench pricing is per-user/month. Foundation tier does not include inventory module; you need Growth ($325/user/mo) or higher. Annual contracts typically required. | ||||||
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
QBench is a full LIMS for testing labs: sample intake, test management, COAs. Labsistant focuses on inventory. For pure inventory tracking, Labsistant is deeper and a fraction of the cost.
| Feature | Labsistant | QBench* |
|---|---|---|
| INVENTORY | ||
| Reagent / Item Tracking | Growth+ only | |
| Lot / Batch Tracking | ||
| Expiry / Shelf-life Alerts | ||
| Low-stock Alerts | ||
| Barcode / QR Scanning | ||
| Custom Fields | ||
| CSV Import / Export | ||
| Multi-location Support | ||
| STORAGE | ||
| Nested Locations (Room > Freezer > Shelf > Box) | ||
| Visual Box-Map / Grid View | ||
| Drag-and-drop Reorganization | ||
| Temperature-zone Tagging | ||
| EXPERIMENTS | ||
| Experiment Planning & Linking | Team | |
| Auto-deduct Reagents from Experiments | Team | |
| Protocol Templates | Team | |
| AUDIT & HISTORY | ||
| Full Change / Event Log | 7d / 90d / Unlimited | |
| Per-item History Timeline | ||
| ANALYTICS | ||
| Usage Dashboards | ||
| Cost Analytics | Team | |
| Waste / Expiry Reports | ||
| Research-cost-per-experiment | Team | |
| USERS & ROLES | ||
| Role-based Access Control | ||
| Multi-group / Multi-lab | ||
| INTEGRATIONS | ||
| Slack Notifications | ||
| REST API | Coming Soon (Lab) | Yes (multiple protocols, Growth+) |
| TESTING / QC LAB | ||
| Sample Management / Chain of Custody | ||
| Test Management & Workflows | ||
| COA / Report Generation | ||
| ISO 17025 / Accreditation Support | Yes (all tiers) | |
| Automated Stock Consumption | via experiment pull | Growth+ |
| Premium Support | Lab | |
| PRICING SUMMARY | ||
| 10-user monthly cost | $49/mo | ~$3,250/mo* |
| 10-user annual cost | $588/yr | ~$39,000/yr* |
| Free tier | ||
Which One Is Right for You?
When to Choose Labsistant
- Your primary need is reagent and consumable inventory tracking
- You want to start free and scale affordably ($49/mo for 10 users)
- You want self-serve signup without a demo or sales process
- You don't need sample management, test workflows, or COA generation
- You want to reclaim the 3+ days/month that 58% of labs lose to manual inventory tasks (C&EN BrandLab/MilliporeSigma, 2020)
When to Choose QBench
- You run a testing or QC lab that needs sample chain-of-custody
- You need test management, COA generation, and client portals
- ISO 17025 accreditation or instrument calibration tracking is required
- You need a full LIMS platform for testing workflows, not just inventory
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does QBench cost for a 10-person lab?
QBench charges per user. The Growth tier (which includes inventory) is $325/user/month*, so a 10-person lab would pay approximately $3,250/month* or ~$39,000/year*. Labsistant's Team plan covers 10 users for $49/month ($588/year), a fraction of the cost for inventory-only needs.
Does QBench have a free tier?
No. QBench requires a demo and annual contract. There is no free tier or self-serve trial. Labsistant offers a permanent free tier for up to 2 users and 50 items, no credit card required.
Can I migrate from QBench to Labsistant?
Yes. Export your inventory data from QBench as CSV and import it into Labsistant. Our import tool maps common fields automatically.
Why doesn't Labsistant have sample management or COA generation?
Labsistant focuses on doing inventory management really well rather than being a broad LIMS. If your lab needs sample chain-of-custody, test workflows, and certificate generation, QBench serves that segment. If you just need inventory tracking, Labsistant is deeper and significantly more affordable.
Is there really a permanent free tier?
Yes. The Free plan supports 2 users and 50 inventory items at no cost, forever. No credit card required, no trial expiration. It's a real free tier, not a time-limited trial.
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Disclaimer: Competitor pricing and feature information marked with an asterisk (*) was gathered from QBench's website and third-party review sites. Information was last verified in March 2026. Pricing, features, and plans may have changed since then. We encourage you to verify current pricing directly with QBench. Labsistant is not affiliated with QBench.