Lab owners often ask whether to adopt cloud software or buy a desktop install. Lab Flow Pro ships both: the same product logic with different deployment trade-offs.
Online SaaS
- Access from any modern browser; no server maintenance at the lab.
- Automatic updates and optional custom domains for patient-facing links.
- Requires reliable internet for day-to-day use; data hosted on platform infrastructure.
Offline desktop (.exe)
- Runs locally on Windows at
127.0.0.1— suited to sites with weak or intermittent connectivity. - Licensed with a vendor-issued key; no AdSense or public indexing on localhost.
- You manage backups and OS updates; feature parity evolves on a desktop release cadence.
When each fits
Choose SaaS when you want multi-site visibility, fast onboarding, and branded portal URLs. Choose offline when regulatory or connectivity constraints require on-prem execution. Some networks run SaaS at hub labs and offline at spokes — contact us if you need a mixed rollout plan.