---
description: Compare Apex LIS vs QLAB to learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in New Zealand.
image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress
title: Apex LIS vs QLAB Comparison - Capterra New Zealand 2026
---

Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Medical Lab Software](/directory/20043/medical-lab/software) > [Apex LIS \<span\>vs\</span\> QLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/130788/146969/apex-lis/vs/qlab)

# Compare Apex LIS vs QLAB

Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/130788/146969/apex-lis/vs/qlab

> Detailed comparison between Apex LIS and QLAB. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

-----

## At a Glance

| Metric | Apex LIS | QLAB |
| **Overall rating** | 4.2/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 11 | 5 |
| **Starting Price** | US$1,500.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | - | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars |

## Best for

### Apex LIS

Affordable LIS for the healthcare industry which helps with data security, EMR interface, analyzer interface, patient portal, order entry, reporting and more.

### QLAB

Laboratories, hospitals, healthcare providers, blood banks, and pathology departments.

## Key features

### Apex LIS

- Alerts/Notifications
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Barcoding/RFID
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Security
- Document Management
- EDI
- EMR/EHR
- Lab Instruments Integration
- Lab Order Management
- Patient Records Management
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Role-Based Permissions
- Sample Management
- Scheduling
- Specimen Management
- Test Panels

### QLAB

- Alerts/Notifications
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Barcoding/RFID
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Security
- Document Management
- EDI
- EMR/EHR
- Lab Instruments Integration
- Lab Order Management
- Patient Records Management
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Role-Based Permissions
- Sample Management
- Specimen Management

## Links

- [View Apex LIS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/130788/apex-lis)
- [View QLAB Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/146969/qlab)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/130788/146969/apex-lis/vs/qlab)

-----

## Structured Data

<script type="application/ld+json">
  {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"name":"Apex LIS vs QLAB Comparison - Capterra New Zealand 2026","description":"Compare Apex LIS vs QLAB to learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in New Zealand.","url":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/130788/146969/apex-lis/vs/qlab","about":[{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/130788/apex-lis#software"},{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/146969/qlab#software"}],"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/130788/146969/apex-lis/vs/qlab#breadcrumblist"},"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/130788/146969/apex-lis/vs/qlab#webpage","@type":["WebPage","CollectionPage"],"isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/#website"},"inLanguage":"en-NZ","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/#organization"}},{"name":"Apex LIS","description":"Affordable LIS available as inhouse or web-based solution. Perfect for Physicians Office or Commercial Lab! HL7 interfaces for EMR and Reference Labs. $500-750/month includes 3 analyzer interfaces and 24x7 support. CLIA-compliance suite makes it easy to comply with regulatory requirements. Easy-to-use application can be installed in a day and web-training available. LIS is easily configured to meet your exact analyzer and workflow requirements. Get started for as little as $1500.","image":"https://gdm-catalog-fmapi-prod.imgix.net/ProductScreenshot/4f5f04b4-e897-4206-9719-0401e15e3f61.png","url":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/130788/apex-lis","@id":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/130788/apex-lis#software","@type":"SoftwareApplication","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/#organization"},"applicationCategory":"BusinessApplication","aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.2,"bestRating":5,"ratingCount":11},"offers":{"price":"1500","@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"USD"},"operatingSystem":"Cloud, Apple, Windows, Windows on premise, Chrome"},{"name":"QLAB","description":"MY-QLAB LIS is a cloud-based laboratory information system software that helps clinical laboratories manage patient data, testing workflows, and quality assurance. The software includes modules for clinical chemistry, hematology, blood banking, microbiology, and anatomical pathology to automate laboratory operations, track samples, integrate with analyzers and other systems, and generate reports.","url":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/146969/qlab","@id":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/146969/qlab#software","@type":"SoftwareApplication","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/#organization"},"applicationCategory":"BusinessApplication","aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.8,"bestRating":5,"ratingCount":5},"operatingSystem":"Cloud, Android, Platform ios, Platform ipad"},{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/130788/146969/apex-lis/vs/qlab#breadcrumblist","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"name":"Home","position":1,"item":"/","@type":"ListItem"},{"name":"Medical Lab Software","position":2,"item":"/directory/20043/medical-lab/software","@type":"ListItem"},{"name":"Apex LIS vs QLAB","position":3,"item":"https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/130788/146969/apex-lis/vs/qlab","@type":"ListItem"}]}]}
</script>