Free ELN software to power academic research
Sapio’s free electronic lab notebook delivers all of the capabilities academic labs need to accelerate experiments, simplify collaboration, and improve research outcomes.
Keep reading to learn more about our free ELN features, and fill out the form to receive more information on how you can get started.
The best free electronic lab notebook capabilities for fast-paced academic labs
Sapio’s free, cloud-hosted lab notebook software is built for the demands of modern academic research.
Reusable experiment templates
Quickly set up standardized experiment layouts and workflows, then duplicate and reuse them with ease to save time and maximize consistency.
Free form note taking
Sapio’s free ELN adapts to the way researchers work. Record unstructured information like sketches and annotations just like you would in a traditional lab notebook, but with all the benefits of an integrated, digital solution.
Built-in chat and collaboration
Simplify collaboration by working on the same experiments simultaneously and chatting with peers from right inside the free ELN.
Built-in scientific tools
Harness all of the tools you need in your academic research workflows—with sample receiving, plate management, and a graphical plasmid editor all built in.
What’s included in Sapio’s free ELN?
Here’s everything that comes standard in our free electronic lab notebook software.
- Reusable experiment templates
- Microsoft Office-compatible sheets and documents
- Free form note taking
- Graphical plasmid editor with automation wizards
- Plate management
- Sample receiving
- Document content searching
- Integrated chat
- Cloud hosting
- Real-time data replication
Ready to get started with our free electronic lab notebook?
Free for Academics. Let’s start with an email.
Please provide an email address associated with your academic institution.
For non-academic use, please request more details about Sapio Seamless ELN Bronze.
Frequently asked questions on our free ELN software for academia
Sapio’s free ELN software is designed specifically for academic users, including students, lecturers, and research staff, that are looking for a modern and intuitive way to manage their lab notes and data and simplify collaboration.
Our free lab notebook software includes reusable experiment templates, Microsoft Office-compatible sheets and documents, free form note taking, integrated chat, and more. Sign up today with an academic email address to get started.
Sapio stands out among the best free electronic lab notebooks for academic use cases due to its intuitive interface and built-in collaboration tools. This makes it easy for teams to get started quickly and work together more effectively.
Sapio’s academic ELN allows team members to work together on experiments simultaneously, chat in real-time, and comment or tag one another in experiments. This makes it easy to collaborate on projects, even when students and researchers are working from different locations.
All of Sapio’s solutions, including our academic ELN, are equipped with encryption, access controls, and backup protocols, ensuring that all of your data remains secure and protected.
Sapio’s ELN can support a variety of use cases outside of academics, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology research. If you’re interested in learning more about our ELN capabilities and scheduling your one-on-one demo, visit our ELN product page.
Our free ELN is designed specifically for academic use. Visit our pricing page to compare specific free ELN features to our paid tiers.