Quartzy
Lab inventory management software
Laboratory software
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What is Quartzy
Quartzy is a cloud-based lab inventory and procurement platform used to track laboratory supplies, manage ordering, and coordinate shared inventory across teams. It is used by academic, biotech, and industrial labs that need visibility into stock levels, requests, and purchasing workflows. The product emphasizes cataloging items, organizing vendors and orders, and enabling lab members to request and approve purchases from a centralized system. It is typically positioned as an inventory/procurement layer rather than a full LIMS/ELN for experimental data management.
Inventory and ordering in one
Quartzy combines inventory tracking with purchasing workflows so labs can move from stock monitoring to replenishment without switching systems. It supports item catalogs, stock counts, and order/request handling that map to common lab operations. This focus aligns well with labs that primarily need supply management rather than end-to-end sample and experiment tracking. Compared with broader laboratory informatics suites, it keeps the scope centered on consumables and procurement.
Centralized lab purchasing workflow
The system supports multi-user request and approval processes, which helps standardize how lab members initiate purchases. Centralizing requests and orders can reduce ad hoc buying and improve visibility into spend and supplier usage. This is useful for labs with shared budgets or purchasing controls. It also supports coordination across multiple lab members who share inventory.
Cloud access for distributed teams
As a web-based product, Quartzy is accessible without local installation, which simplifies rollout for small to mid-sized labs. Cloud access supports collaboration across locations and enables real-time updates to inventory and orders. This is practical for teams that need quick adoption and minimal IT overhead. It fits organizations that prioritize operational tooling over deep instrument or data integrations.
Not a full LIMS/ELN
Quartzy’s core functionality centers on inventory and procurement rather than comprehensive sample lifecycle management or experimental recordkeeping. Labs that require structured workflows for samples, assays, chain-of-custody, or regulated LIMS capabilities may need additional systems. Teams looking for tightly integrated ELN + LIMS functionality may find gaps in experimental data capture and downstream reporting. This can increase reliance on separate tools for scientific data management.
Limited advanced automation integrations
Inventory-centric platforms often provide fewer native integrations with instruments, automation platforms, and complex data pipelines than full laboratory informatics suites. If a lab needs automated data ingestion, instrument connectivity, or extensive API-driven workflow orchestration, additional integration work may be required. This can matter for high-throughput environments. The product is better suited to operational purchasing and stock control than lab automation.
May not fit regulated environments
Organizations operating under strict regulatory requirements (for example, requiring validated workflows, detailed audit trails, and formal change control) may need capabilities beyond typical inventory/procurement tooling. If compliance features are limited or not aligned to specific standards, the product may not be sufficient as a system of record. Labs in QA/QC or clinical contexts often require more formalized controls. In such cases, Quartzy may serve as a supplementary tool rather than the primary platform.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | $49 per month (billed annually) | Includes 3 users; additional user $15/month; $100 in Quartzy Shop Credit; for individual academic labs & universities. |
| Starter | $249 per month (billed annually) | Includes 5 users; additional user $39/month; $250 in Quartzy Shop Credit; self-service, centralized supply workflows. |
| Professional | $399 per month (billed annually) | Includes 10 users; additional user $59/month; $500 in Quartzy Shop Credit; expert support and integrated solutions. |
| Enterprise / University Procurement | Custom pricing (Contact Sales) | Tailored enterprise/university procurement solutions (PunchOut, SSO, integrations); contact Quartzy Sales for quotes. |
Seller details
Quartzy, Inc.
Hayward, California, USA
2012
Private
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