Purchase
The first public release of The Lab Database is now available for purchase.
 If you wish to purchase the system please fill in the "Inquire About Purchase" Form.

Inquire About Purchase
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*Your Name:
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  Lab Head:
  Organization:
Academic       Government       Commercial
  License Type:
 Single Lab       Departmental       Site wide
  Operating System:
 Windows       Mac OS X       Linux
  Database Version:
Please select the database version that you are interested in.
Prices shown below are for Academic Single Lab Licenses.
Pricing for other License types vary depending on institution size and use.
Version Academic
Single Lab License 
Standard Version - The Standard Version is capable of handling large databases including millions of records*. It uses the freely available relational database MySQL to store the database allowing for both reliable and speedy access. $1,000 US            
Mini Version - is cheaper, but it is only suited for people working with a small number of database records. It uses a plain text file to store the database information. Though this method is reliable it does not scale well as the number of records grows and should not be used if with more than 200 records. If you decided to purchase The Mini Version you can always upgrade to the Standard Version at a later date, by simply paying the difference between what you paid and the current price for The Standard Version. $500 US            
Online Version - is a good option for those who do not wish to set up and maintain their own computer to host the database. For a monthly fee we will host a Standard Version of the database for you. We will take care of  the technical aspects of setting up and maintaining the system. At the same time, you will still have complete control over your copy of The Lab Database including all admin functions, ftp access to the program and data files, and ability to customize the look and feel of your site by editing the web page templates. It also includes free program updates for the life of subscription. Additional services such as a custom web domain and hosting of additional web pages available. Comes with 100 MB of disk space, additional space available for a small fee. Requires a one year up front commitment ($1,000). Recommended option for most labs. $1,000 US            
per year            
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*Depending on your computer hardware.
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