Global Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Product;

Cross Disciplinary, and Specific.

By License;

Proprietary, and Open.

By Application;

Chemical Industry, CROs, Environmental Testing, Life Sciences, and Others.

By End-User;

Life Sciences, Food and Beverages & Agriculture Industries, CRO’s, Academic Research, and Others.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn209883804 Published Date: May, 2025 Updated Date: June, 2025

Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market Overview

Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market (USD Million)

Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market was valued at USD 709.95 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 972.63 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.6%.


Global Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 4.6 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)4.6 %
Market Size (2024)USD 709.95 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 972.63 Million
Market ConcentrationHigh
Report Pages313
709.95
2024
972.63
2031

Major Players

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
  • Agilent Technologies
  • LabWare
  • Arxspan, LLC
  • Benchling, Inc.
  • LabVantage Solutions, Inc.
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Core Informatics

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market is rapidly transforming traditional laboratory practices with digital alternatives. About 64% of research facilities have adopted ELN platforms to boost productivity and improve experimental documentation. The transition from manual processes to digital record-keeping is driven by the demand for efficient workflow management and data accuracy.

Improved Compliance and Information Traceability
Modern ELN solutions are essential for achieving regulatory adherence and maintaining transparent data histories. With nearly 58% of users prioritizing compliance through ELN adoption, the focus has shifted to features like secure record management, version control, and detailed audit trails, which support both regulatory and research-driven documentation.

Technological Innovation Enhancing ELN Utility
The inclusion of AI algorithms, cloud-based features, and automated task processing is redefining how labs interact with ELN platforms. Over 52% of ELN solutions now support enhanced functionality that empowers users to automate experiments, access data remotely, and foster collaborative science in real time.

Strategic Focus on Feature-Rich Innovation
Market participants are rapidly enhancing their platforms by focusing on cloud capabilities, mobile support, and integration-ready infrastructures. Around 61% of ELN vendors are aligning with the demand for flexible, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that support future-ready scientific workflows and drive long-term digital transformation.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Product
    2. Market Snapshot, By License
    3. Market Snapshot, By Application
    4. Market Snapshot, By End-User
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Digital Transformation

        2. Regulatory Compliance

        3. Enhanced Collaboration

      2. Restraints
        1. Initial Implementation Costs

        2. User Resistance

        3. Data Privacy Concerns

      3. Opportunities
        1. Cloud Adoption

        2. AI Integration

        3. Mobile Accessibility

    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market, By Product, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Cross Disciplinary
      2. Specific
    2. Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market, By License, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Proprietary
      2. Open
    3. Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Chemical Industry
      2. CROs
      3. Environmental Testing
      4. Life Sciences
      5. Others
    4. Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market, By End-User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Life Sciences
      2. Food and Beverages & Agriculture Industries
      3. CRO’s
      4. Academic Research
      5. Others
    5. Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) Software Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
      2. Agilent Technologies
      3. LabWare
      4. Arxspan, LLC
      5. Benchling, Inc.
      6. LabVantage Solutions, Inc.
      7. Abbott Laboratories
      8. Core Informatics
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market