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.

USE CASE

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.

USE CASE

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.

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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.

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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

Manuel Kötter

Master of Magic,
CEO

Pascal Grunau

Pascal Grunau

Digital Overlord,
CTO

Daniel Juchli

Daniel Juchli

Digitalization Evangelist,
BoD

Thomas Thaler

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

Daniel Juchli

Digitalization Evangelist, BoD

Lab digitalization expert and active contributor to international standards like SiLA.

Dr. Christof Bircher

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

Ken Rapp

Digital Lab Company Catalyst

Pioneer of lab software (LES at Velquest), with deep expertise in building digital experiences (Blusteam).

Dr. Ruedi Hartmann

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

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

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

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

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.