From quick notes to clean lab documentation.
Capture and structure your data with the Apini App — directly at the bench, without paper or data transfer hassles.
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Busy with documentation?Let Apini handle the buzz.
Whether you’re scribbling on sticky notes or juggling spreadsheets — Apini lets you capture data right where the work happens. No desk, no delays, no hassle.
Capture data in the moment
Capture instantly batch numbers, labels, or observations with your camera — right when and where they happen. Attach everything directly to the right item, so it’s ready for your write-up. No time wasted.
Attach data where it belongs
No more tracking info across spreadsheets or paper logs. Capture data like opening dates right on the object – as you go. Whether it’s a reagent bottle or a lab device, the context stays with it. Answers at your fingertips.
Quick, clean labelling
Print labels exactly where you need them – instantly, error-proof, and consistent. No handwriting, no mix-ups – just stick and go.
Privacy First.
Simple to Use.
Start documenting with any smartphone. Apini keeps your data connected, accessible on your computer, and exportable to Excel — no setup, no stress.
Privacy-First
Your data stays yours. End-to-end encrypted. Securely stored. No accounts, no trackers, no policy violations.
Data transfer and export
Apini keeps your data linked and structured — ready for write-up on your computer or export to Excel.
Use your old smartphone
No installation. No configuration. The Apini App runs smoothly on most Android and Apple smartphones — even on older devices.
Try It Free
Play around. Test it in your lab. No hidden costs. No credit card required.
Ready to fly?
Download Apini.
We believe everyone deserves to document science better. That’s why the Apini App is free to try – with no hidden costs.
Download the App for free!
Start for free. No credit card required.
FreeBee
$ 0 / month
Your lightweight lab companion to get started.
- Scanning, photos, notetaking
- Printing, export (CSV, PDF)
- Checklist builder
- Sharing, collaboration
- Community support
WorkerBee
Coming soon!
More power, more structure – ready for real lab work.
- Scanning, photos, notetaking
- Printing, export (CSV, PDF)
- Checklist builder
- Sharing, collaboration
- Basic support + community support
- Basic permissions, import, protocol builder
- Advanced search, group notifications & reminders
QueenBee
Coming soon!
Unlock collaboration, compliance, and control at scale.
- All features from WorkerBee
- Full audit trails & compliance (21 CFR Part 11, GxP-ready)
- Integration APIs (ELN, LIMS, ERP, data lakes)
- Priority support + community support
- Admin dashboard (lab overview, user management)
- SSO, SCIM
- protocol enforcement, versioning
- data governance, backups, compliance
Want to use Apini in education? Contact us at info@apinilabs.com
From lab people.
For lab people.
As the people behind ApiniLab we believe documentation should feel as natural as jotting notes on a fume hood. But with structure, safety, and shareability built-in.
Manuel Kötter
Master of Magic,
CEO
Pascal Grunau
Digital Overlord,
CTO
Based
Daniel Juchli
Digitalization Evangelist,
BoD
Thomas Thaler
Chemistry Guru,
PO
Powered by BÜCHI and wega
Apini is built on decades of experience in lab instrumentation and digitalization. With BüCHI’s trusted reputation in the lab world and wega’s deep expertise in lab informatics, we bring together the best of both worlds – for scientists, not systems.
Open Source at Heart
We believe in collaboration, transparency, and freedom of choice. Apini is an open ecosystem – designed to work with different devices and manufacturers. Because good science shouldn’t depend on vendor lock-in. Join our community at labfreed.org
Our mission – let’s Revolutionize the Lab
Lab work deserves tools as smart as the people behind them. Apini makes documentation seamless, searchable, and sharable – right at the bench. Goodbye manual note-taking. Hello, connected science.
Advisory Board and
Contributing Experts
Daniel Juchli
Digitalization Evangelist, BoD
Lab digitalization expert and active contributor to international standards like SiLA.
Dr. Christof Bircher
Visionary Wizard of the Arts
One of the key drivers behind Mettler Toledo’s LabX platform with decades of marketing experience in the lab tech space.
Ken Rapp
Digital Lab Company Catalyst
Pioneer of lab software (LES at Velquest), with deep expertise in building digital experiences (Blusteam).
Dr. Ruedi Hartmann
Strategic Sage, BoD
Ruedi keeps an eye on the bigger picture. With his experience leading business areas, he brings guidance and a steady hand to ApiniLabs’ journey.
Dr. Riccardo Tediosi
Tech Whisperer, BoD
Riccardo blends deep technical mastery with customer-centric product design. As a senior leader at BUCHI and IEEE member, he drives innovation across robotics, sensing, and lab automation.
Paul Planje
Sensei of Sales and Partner Management
Decades of experience in the laboratory industry, with deep expertise in systems such as HPLC, CDS, LIMS, and ELN.
Evelyne Daniel
Validation Virtuoso
Champion of agile validation and mentoring in lab informatics, Evelyne brings hands-on expertise from wega Informatik and a passion for empowering women in science.
Dr. Nicolas Schaltenbrand
Strategic Sense-Maker
Head of Clinical Development Informatics at wega, Nicolas bridges AI, data management, and pharma strategy—driving innovation in drug R&D and digital transformation.