Labsistant vs LabX
LabX is METTLER TOLEDO's software for running its balances, titrators and meters and keeping their results. Labsistant tracks what those instruments use and everything else on the shelf: chemicals, standards, titrants and samples, by lot, storage location and expiry, from $0/mo.
Pricing Comparison
Labsistant publishes one price per lab. METTLER TOLEDO quotes LabX through its sales team, by edition and by the instruments you connect.
| Labsistant | LabX | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Team | Lab | LabX Express | LabX Server | |
| Monthly price | $0 | $49 | $149 | Quoted by METTLER TOLEDO* | |
| Annual cost | $0 | $588 | $1,788 | Software license, quoted* | |
| Users included | 2 | 10 | 40 | One PC, up to 3 instruments* | Unlimited PC clients* |
| Extra user cost | — | +$7/user | +$7/user | No per-user fee, licensed per instrument* | |
| Inventory items | 50 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Not an inventory tool | |
| Free tier | — | 30-day trial | None listed* | ||
| Published pricing | Contact METTLER TOLEDO | ||||
| Runs on | Any browser, nothing to install | A Windows PC* | Windows Server with SQL Server* | ||
| Instruments needed | None | METTLER TOLEDO instruments* | |||
LabX details (*) are taken from METTLER TOLEDO's public LabX pages and brochures on mt.com. METTLER TOLEDO does not publish LabX prices on mt.com; licenses are quoted by its sales team. One US distributor, govsci.com, lists for example a pH Express license at $1,530 and a Titration Server license at $13,150, with options such as Regulation extra. Last verified November 2026.
Feature Comparison
LabX and Labsistant do different jobs, so most rows belong to one or the other. "Not listed" means METTLER TOLEDO's site does not describe the feature, not that it is missing.
| Feature | Labsistant | LabX* |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | ||
| Chemical and Reagent Inventory | Free: 50 items, Paid: Unlimited | Only what its methods use, such as titrants and standards |
| Lot Numbers and Expiry Dates | On every item | Only for titrants, sensors and tagged standards |
| Samples | Lab | Sample data on results |
| Barcode / QR Scanning | Barcode readers on instruments | |
| Prepared Solutions From Recipes | Team | Not listed |
| Pull / Split Portions | Team | Not listed |
| Lot Cost / Per-Unit Cost Tracking | Team | Not listed |
| Hazard Levels (5-tier classification) | Team | Not listed |
| Storage | ||
| Storage Management | Free: 5 locations, Paid: Unlimited | Not listed |
| Private Locations & Access Sharing | Team | Not listed |
| Alerts | ||
| Low Inventory Alerts | Not listed | |
| Expiry Warnings | For sensors and titrants | |
| Days Until You Run Out (reagents) | Lab | Not listed |
| Instruments | ||
| Instrument Control and Guided SOPs | Not included | Core product |
| Automatic Capture of Weights and Results | Not included | |
| Instrument Calibration and Routine Tests | Not included | |
| Works Without METTLER TOLEDO Instruments | Built for METTLER TOLEDO instruments | |
| Audit & Compliance | ||
| Audit Trail | 7d / 90d / Unlimited | |
| Electronic Signatures | Not included | Single or double |
| 21 CFR Part 11 | Not claimed | With the Regulation option, Server only |
| Setup & Access | ||
| Edna, the Lab Assistant (creates items, schedules, reports) | Team | Not listed |
| Spreadsheet Import | Guided setup, all tiers | Not listed |
| Runs in a Browser, Nothing to Install | Windows software on a PC or server | |
| Role-Based Permissions | User rights, with the User Management option | |
| Data | ||
| CSV Export | All tiers | CSV, XML and PDF reports |
| LIMS / ELN Integration | Not yet available | Also ERP and SAP |
| Pricing | ||
| Free Tier | 2 users, 50 items | Licenses are quoted |
| Lowest Paid (10-user lab) | $49/mo ($4.90/user) | Quoted by METTLER TOLEDO |
Making the Right Choice
These tools do different jobs, and many labs use both. Here's how to tell which one you need.
When to Choose Labsistant
- You need to know what chemicals, standards and samples you have, how much is left and where each one is stored
- You want lot numbers and expiry dates on everything on the shelf, not only what an instrument uses
- You want a warning before a reagent or standard runs low or expires
- Your lab runs instruments from more than one maker, or keeps stock that no instrument touches
- You want one published price for the lab, a free plan to start, and nothing to install
- Keep LabX on your METTLER TOLEDO instruments and use Labsistant for the inventory around them. They do different jobs
When to Choose LabX
- You run METTLER TOLEDO balances, titrators or meters and want their results captured automatically
- You want analysts guided step by step through SOPs on the instrument
- You need 21 CFR Part 11 support for instrument data
- You want instrument results sent to a LIMS or ELN without retyping
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Labsistant a LabX alternative?
For inventory, yes. For running instruments, no. LabX is METTLER TOLEDO's software for controlling its balances, titrators and meters and keeping their results. Labsistant tracks the chemicals, standards, titrants and samples a lab keeps, with lot numbers, storage locations and expiry dates, for $49 a month for up to 10 users. Labs with METTLER TOLEDO instruments can use both.
Does LabX track chemical inventory?
Only part of it. LabX keeps track of the resources its instruments use, such as titrants, sensors and standards, and flags them when they expire. It does not track the rest of a lab's shelves: every chemical and consumable, where each one is stored, and how much is left. That is the job Labsistant does.
How much does LabX cost?
METTLER TOLEDO does not publish LabX prices. Licenses are sold per connected instrument and quoted by its sales team. One US distributor lists, for example, a pH Express license at $1,530 and a Titration Server license at $13,150, with options such as Regulation extra. Labsistant publishes its prices: Free for 2 users and 50 items, Team at $49 a month for 10 users, and Lab at $149 a month for 40 users.
Can I use LabX and Labsistant together?
Yes. Keep LabX on your METTLER TOLEDO instruments for methods and results, and track the chemicals, standards and samples they use in Labsistant. The two do not connect today, so they run side by side.
Can I move my inventory into Labsistant?
Yes. Bring your inventory as a CSV file and Labsistant's guided setup imports it, matches your columns, and asks where each item is stored.
Is my data portable?
Yes. Labsistant exports your data as CSV at any time, on every plan, Free included. Your data is always yours.
Is this page about the LabX equipment marketplace?
No. The LabX on this page is METTLER TOLEDO's software for its lab instruments. LabX.com is a separate marketplace for new and used lab equipment, run by a different company, and it is not inventory software.
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Disclaimer: LabX information marked with an asterisk (*) comes from METTLER TOLEDO's public site, mt.com: its LabX product pages and brochures. Distributor prices are from govsci.com. Information was last verified in November 2026. Products, features and licensing may have changed since then. We encourage you to confirm current details and pricing directly with METTLER TOLEDO. LabX is a product of METTLER TOLEDO. Labsistant is not affiliated with METTLER TOLEDO.