We built SENAITY because we needed it ourselves. After years of working with laboratories running SENAITE LIMS, we kept seeing the same pattern: lab managers opening multiple browser tabs, clicking through sample listings, trying to piece together where things stand. Which samples are overdue? What is stuck in verification? Did [...]

Choosing a LIMS is a long-term decision. Most laboratories run their LIMS for 10 to 15 years before replacing it. That makes the initial choice important — not just in terms of features, but in terms of cost, flexibility, and control. This post compares SENAITE LIMS (open source) with typical [...]

If you are looking for a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and have come across SENAITE, you probably have questions. What exactly is it? Who is it for? Is it really free? Can it handle your workflows? This post covers everything you need to know. SENAITE LIMS in a Nutshell [...]

This video gives you a step by step guide how to install SENAITE LIMS from scratch on a fresh Ubuntu Linux 24.04 server Key LearningsInstall Python 2.7.18 with PyenvInstall required System dependenciesWrite a basic buildout configurationRun buildout and start the SENAITE server in foreground mode

This Video shows you how to install Demo Data in your new SENAITE LIMS Site to create your first Sample. Key Learnings Accessing SENAITE LIMS through the Web Browser Installing the default Demo Data in SENAITE Navigating to the SENAITE Setup Accessing the Sample Registration Form [...]

This Video shows you how to run SENAITE LIMS on your Windows, Linux or Mac Computer in a Docker Container in less than 5 Minutes. Key Learnings Downloading the latest SENAITE LIMS Image from Docker Hub Running a local Docker Container from the Terminal Installing a new [...]