Labguru vs STARLIMS:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Labguru and STARLIMS were level in searches among laboratory management software worldwide, with an estimated 4.4K branded searches each, at 5% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laboratory management software, Labguru appeared in three of the five answers and STARLIMS in one. Labguru was mentioned before STARLIMS in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Labguru and STARLIMS are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Labguru, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, STARLIMS in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Labguru, named ahead of STARLIMS in 2 of 3 answers
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Top laboratory management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Labguru was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. STARLIMS was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Labguru was listed before STARLIMS in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Benchling5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
LabWare3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Labguru3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SciNote3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
QBench2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LabVantage1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
STARLIMS1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which laboratory management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best laboratory management software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best laboratory management software for a research lab?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lims software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lab management system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Labguru or STARLIMS more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Labguru and STARLIMS by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven laboratory management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Labguru, STARLIMS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Benchling | LabWare | Labguru | LabVantage | STARLIMS | SciNote | QBench |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 0.95% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.8% | 13.4% | 6% | 6% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 0.97% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.6% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 67% | 11% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 68% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 70% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 0.95% |
| Apr 2026 | 70% | 11.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 0.95% |
| May 2026 | 68.2% | 13.6% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.5% | 13.5% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 0.98% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.3% | 13.7% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 2.1% | 0.99% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.4% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.3% | 13.7% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 2.1% | 0.99% |
How has the Labguru and STARLIMS comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: STARLIMS took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Labguru’s share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide moved from 5.1% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, STARLIMS’s share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide moved from 5.1% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for laboratory management software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, STARLIMS lost share of searches among laboratory management software worldwide, from 5.9% to 5%.
In September 2026, Labguru rose from 5th to 3rd among laboratory management software worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Labguru’s and STARLIMS’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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