Free vs. Valuable

The Commercial Alternative to
FreeLIMS / Open Source

"Free" software costs you hours in configuration and frustration. SimpleLabOS is built for profit-making labs, not just research data.

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Feature
FreeLIMS / Open Source
SimpleLabOS
Primary Focus
Bio-banking / Research
Production & Business
Invoicing & QuickBooks
No / Difficult Plugin
Built-in Integrations
Client Portal
No
Yes (Doctors/Clients)
Setup Time
Weeks / Months
Minutes
Hosting Cost
$0 (but you pay for server)
Included in plan
Tech Support
Community Forum (Slow)
Dedicated Support
Production Kanban
No
Yes

Why "Free" software is expensive

The Cost of Configuration

Adapting a research LIMS for a production lab is painful. SimpleLabOS comes pre-configured for Dental, Optical, and Repair workflows.

No IT Headaches

Don't become a part-time SysAdmin. We handle the servers, security, and updates so you can focus on your lab work.

Polished Client Experience

Your clients judge you by your software. Give them a modern portal to submit cases, not a clunky interface from the 90s.

Common Questions

Is FreeLIMS really free?

FreeLIMS is free for basic use, but it is primarily a research/bio-banking tool. It lacks the commercial features needed for a production lab (invoicing, client portals, production tracking). Configuring it to work for a dental or manufacturing lab takes hundreds of hours.

Does SimpleLabOS have a free plan?

We have a generous 14-day free trial. We believe in sustainable pricing ($29/mo) that allows us to provide excellent support, daily backups, and continuous feature updates—things you don't get with free software.

Can I import data from my current system?

Yes! We offer easy CSV import tools to get your doctors, products, and prices into SimpleLabOS in minutes.

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