Our Philosophy: Labs Deserve Better
At Velocity LIMS, we believe that essential laboratory infrastructure shouldn't be held hostage by expensive licensing fees. Quality LIMS software should be accessible to every lab, from small academic research labs to high-throughput clinical diagnostics.
We also believe there is no perfect one-size-fits-all LIMS solution. Every lab has unique needs and workflows that off-the-shelf software often fails to address. The best LIMS is one that can adapt to your specific requirements, rather than forcing you to change your processes to fit the software.
By embracing open-source solutions like Velocity LIMS, laboratory professionals can build valuable skills that transfer across organizations and aren't locked to specific vendors. When labs operate more efficiently, more scientific discoveries can be made—creating positive ripple effects that benefit society as a whole.
The Real Cost of "Free"
When we say Velocity LIMS is free, we mean it's truly free:
- No licensing fees — Ever. Not per user, not per sample, not per year.
- No vendor lock-in — You own your data and your deployment.
- No artificial limitations — Full functionality available to everyone.
- Open source — MIT license means you can audit, modify, and distribute.
How We Sustain This Model
Velocity LIMS is developed and maintained by Pylims LLC, a private company founded by experienced LIMS professionals who understand the pain points of traditional LIMS solutions. Our sustainable business model includes:
Professional Services
- Implementation and deployment assistance
- Custom development and integrations
- Training and support packages
- Compliance validation services
Enterprise Solutions
- Managed hosting and infrastructure
- Priority support and SLA agreements
- Advanced security and compliance features
- Custom reporting and analytics
"By keeping the core software free, we ensure that cost never becomes a barrier to better laboratory management. Labs can evaluate, deploy, and scale Velocity LIMS without financial risk."
Benefits of Our Open-Source Approach
Transparency
You can inspect every line of code. No black boxes, no hidden functionality, no security through obscurity. This is especially important for regulated environments where auditability is crucial.
Community Innovation
Open source means the global laboratory community can contribute improvements, bug fixes, and new features. Your lab's custom enhancements can benefit labs worldwide.
Future-Proof
Even if Pylims LLC were to disappear tomorrow (we won't!), you'd still have full access to your LIMS. No orphaned software, no forced migrations, no data held hostage.
Rapid Innovation
Without the constraints of traditional software licensing, we can iterate quickly, respond to user feedback immediately, and push updates as often as needed.
What This Means for Your Lab
Choosing Velocity LIMS means:
- Budget allocation freedom — Spend on lab equipment and personnel instead of software licenses
- Scalability without penalties — Add users, samples, and sites without per-unit costs
- True ownership — Your data, your deployment, your control
- Community support — Benefit from a growing ecosystem of users and contributors
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