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QIAGEN CLC Genomics Workbench

Desktop software for NGS analysis, from raw reads to variant calling and reporting, aimed at bench scientists.

CLC Genomics Workbench is QIAGEN's desktop application for next-generation sequencing analysis, built for scientists who want a drag-and-drop workflow designer rather than a command-line pipeline. It covers the standard NGS path from read trimming and alignment through variant calling, annotation and reporting, with dedicated modules for RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and microbial genomics layered on the same core. A plugin ecosystem extends it into specialized applications, and it ships with curated reference databases so results can be annotated without separately sourcing them. It's typically deployed on a local desktop or institutional server rather than the cloud, and is licensed on an annual subscription basis; QIAGEN does not publish list prices, quoting instead per lab or site license.

At a glance

Vendor QIAGEN
Pricing model Quote only
Free tier No
Deployment Self-hosted
Open source No
Best for Labs wanting a supported, no-code desktop NGS analysis suite with local data control.

Pricing

Annual license subscription quoted per lab or site; QIAGEN does not publish prices.

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Features

  • Drag-and-drop NGS workflow designer
  • Variant detection and annotation
  • RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and microbial genomics modules
  • Plugin ecosystem for specialized analyses
  • Built-in curated reference databases
  • Desktop or institutional server deployment

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Profile last reviewed September 21, 2026

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