Latch.Bio
The platform for biotech R&D.
Overview
Latch.Bio is a web-based platform aimed at empowering wet-lab biologists to run complex bioinformatics workflows without writing code. It provides a marketplace of popular open-source tools and pipelines that can be launched with a few clicks. The platform handles the underlying cloud infrastructure, allowing scientists to focus on their research by simplifying data management, workflow execution, and visualization of results.
✨ Key Features
- No-code interface for running bioinformatics workflows
- Registry of pre-packaged bioinformatics tools
- Integrated data management and storage
- Collaborative workspaces for teams
- SDK for bioinformaticians to add new workflows
- Interactive data visualization tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on a no-code user experience for biologists
- Agile and modern platform built for startups and smaller biotech companies
- Python SDK makes it easy for bioinformaticians to add and share custom tools
Unique Value: Makes powerful bioinformatics accessible to wet-lab scientists without requiring them to have coding or cloud infrastructure expertise, accelerating the research cycle.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- CRISPR guide RNA design and off-target analysis
- Differential gene expression analysis from RNA-seq data
- AlphaFold protein structure prediction
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- GxP or other highly regulated clinical environments
- Large-scale population genomics
🏆 Alternatives
Far easier to use for non-bioinformaticians than platforms like Seven Bridges or DNAnexus, and more focused on pure bioinformatics workflows than ELN/LIMS platforms like Benchling.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Limited compute credits and storage.
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