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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.
Pricing has not been verified yet — see the vendor's site.
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
Integrations
Profile last reviewed September 21, 2026