Freezerworks
Lab inventory management software
LIMS software
Laboratory software
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What is Freezerworks
Freezerworks is a laboratory sample and inventory management system used to track biological and chemical materials across freezers, shelves, boxes, and other storage locations. It supports labs that need chain-of-custody, sample genealogy, and configurable data fields for research and biobanking-style workflows. The product is commonly deployed as an on-premises system, with options for barcode labeling and scanning to improve traceability. It focuses more on specimen/inventory control than on full electronic lab notebook functionality.
Strong sample location tracking
Freezerworks is designed around hierarchical storage management (e.g., facility → freezer → rack → box → position) to help users find and reconcile samples. It supports detailed metadata per sample and container, which is useful for biorepositories and shared core facilities. Barcode-driven workflows reduce manual entry and improve consistency in day-to-day retrieval and put-away tasks.
Configurable data model
The system allows administrators to define custom fields, sample types, and workflows to match lab-specific terminology and processes. This flexibility helps organizations standardize inventory practices across groups without forcing a single rigid template. It can accommodate varied specimen lifecycles, including aliquots, derivatives, and parent-child relationships.
On-premises deployment option
Freezerworks is commonly used in environments that prefer local control of data and infrastructure. This can align with organizations that have strict internal IT policies or need to operate in restricted networks. Local deployment can also simplify integration with existing on-site barcode printers and scanners in some labs.
Limited ELN depth
Compared with platforms that combine ELN and LIMS capabilities, Freezerworks is more inventory-centric. Labs looking for rich experiment documentation, protocol authoring, and collaborative notebook features may need an additional ELN tool. This can increase overall system complexity when end-to-end R&D documentation is required.
Integration effort varies
Connecting Freezerworks to instruments, identity providers, or downstream analytics systems typically requires configuration and, in some cases, custom work. Organizations expecting extensive prebuilt connectors may find implementation timelines depend on internal resources or vendor services. Integration requirements should be validated during evaluation, especially for multi-site deployments.
UI and reporting learning curve
Inventory systems with highly configurable schemas can require more training to ensure consistent data entry and reporting. Users may need defined governance (field standards, required attributes, naming conventions) to avoid inconsistent records. Reporting outputs may require administrator setup to match specific operational and compliance needs.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base | $832 per month (billed annually in advance) | Seats included: 5; Additional seats start at $16/mo; Implementation window: 30 days; Implementation meetings: 3; Basic technical support included. |
| Ascent | $1,862 per month (billed annually in advance) | Seats included: 5; Additional seats start at $31/mo; Implementation window: 45 days; Implementation meetings: 6; Basic technical support included. |
| Summit | $3,038 per month (billed annually in advance) | Seats included: 5; Additional seats start at $47/mo; Implementation window: 60 days; Implementation meetings: 10; Basic technical support included. |
| Pinnacle | $4,353 per month (billed annually in advance) | Seats included: 5; Additional seats start at $52/mo; Implementation window: 90 days; Implementation meetings: 15; Basic technical support included. |
| Add‑ons (summary) | See prices below | Yearly Additional User: Base $188 / Ascent $375 / Summit $563 / Pinnacle $625 (yearly). Yearly Lite Users (25 pack): Base $948 / Ascent $2,348 / Summit $3,498 / Pinnacle $3,925. Extended Premium Onboarding: Base $3,500 / Ascent $5,000 / Summit $7,500 / Pinnacle $10,000. Premium Technical Support: Base $2,996 / Ascent $6,706 / Summit $10,936 / Pinnacle $15,698. |
Seller details
Dataworks Development, Inc.
Mountlake Terrace, Washington, United States
1987
Private
https://www.freezerworks.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dataworks-development-inc-
