# Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) vs Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software Comparison | | Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 10 | 111 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (36.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (89 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 7.7 (60 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.1 (47 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (87 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.3 (46 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 7.5 (85 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS)** | N/A | N/A | | **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 9.0/10 | 17 | #### Process | Feature | Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | |---|---|---| | **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | | **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | | **Protocol Templates** | Not enough data | 8.7 (15 reviews) | | **Intellectual Protection and Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | | **Comprehensive Search Functionality** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | | **Data Access Authorization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (16 reviews) | ### LIMS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS)** | N/A | N/A | | **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 8.1/10 | 55 | #### Lab Informatics | Feature | Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | |---|---|---| | **Instrument Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (52 reviews) | | **ELN Support** | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (47 reviews) | | **Billing Management** | Not enough data | 7.5 (33 reviews) | #### Chain of Custody | Feature | Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | |---|---|---| | **Sample Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (47 reviews) | | **Data Warehouse** | Not enough data | 8.1 (41 reviews) | | **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (40 reviews) | | **Document Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (38 reviews) | | **QA/QC** | Not enough data | 8.3 (46 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - LIMS | Feature | Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS)** | N/A | N/A | | **Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software** | 9.0/10 | 17 | #### Data Management | Feature | Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | |---|---|---| | **Document Management System** | Not enough data | 9.0 (16 reviews) | | **Lab Systems Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | | **Operational Database** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | | **Query and Search** | Not enough data | 9.3 (16 reviews) | | **Audit Security** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | | **Variety File Support** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | | **Library Collections** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | | **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) | Feature | Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) (1):** [Other Laboratory Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-laboratory) **Unique to Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software (3):** [Scientific Data Management Systems (SDMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/scientific-data-management-system-sdms), [LIMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/lims), [Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/electronic-lab-notebook-eln) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) | Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 20.0% | 29.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 30.0% | 36.1% | | **Enterprise** | 50.0% | 34.3% | ### By Industry #### Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) - **Research:** 20.0% - **Biotechnology:** 20.0% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 10.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 10.0% - **Higher Education:** 10.0% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 10.0% - **Education Management:** 10.0% - **Cosmetics:** 10.0% #### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software - **Pharmaceuticals:** 17.6% - **Oil & Energy:** 10.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.3% - **Research:** 8.3% - **Chemicals:** 8.3% - **Environmental Services:** 5.6% - **Mining & Metals:** 4.6% - **Biotechnology:** 4.6% - **Utilities:** 3.7% - **Higher Education:** 3.7% - **Other:** 24.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) - [ImageJ](https://www.g2.com/products/imagej/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (66 reviews) - [Signals ChemDraw](https://www.g2.com/products/signals-chemdraw/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (38 reviews) - [TestDirectly](https://www.g2.com/products/testdirectly/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (12 reviews) - [AmpleLogic Stability Management](https://www.g2.com/products/amplelogic-stability-management/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (10 reviews) - 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[LabVantage](https://www.g2.com/products/labvantage/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (20 reviews) - [CrelioHealth LIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/creliohealth-for-diagnostics-product/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (260 reviews) - [Clinisys](https://www.g2.com/products/clinisys/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (22 reviews) - [Uncountable Web Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/uncountable-web-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (39 reviews) - [CloudLIMS](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudlims/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) No discussions available for this product. ### Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS Software - Title: [What is Watson LIMS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-watson-lims) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Hi there, Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS software is designed specifically to manage bioanalytical studies, from initiation through study close out, and was..." - Title: [What is LIMS software in pharma?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-lims-software-in-pharma) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Hello, LIMS software in pharmaceutical labs have different requirements depending on the specifications of the lab. Drug discovery and development requires..." - Title: [How can i know more about your products](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-know-more-about-your-products) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Shipra. Please visit www.thermofisher.com/samplemanager" - Title: [What are the unique features of LIMS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software-what-are-the-unique-features-of-lims) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Hello, please visit https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home/digital-solutions/lab-informatics/lab-information-management-systems-lims.html to learn about the..." - Title: [What is SampleManager LIMS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-samplemanager-lims) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Hi there, please visit https://www.thermofisher.com/ca/en/home/digital-solutions/lab-informatics/samplemanager-lims.html to learn more about Thermo..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/thermo-scientific-chromeleon-chromatography-data-system-cds-vs-thermo-scientific-samplemanager-lims-software)