| Software | Free tier | Limitations | |----------|-----------|--------------| | (GPL) | Completely free | No instrument drivers for many HPLC/UPLC models; manual integration only. | | Clarity Lite (DataApex) | Free for 1 channel | Limited to 1 detector, no audit trail. | | LabSolutions LE (Shimadzu) | Free demo | 30-day, watermarked. | | ChemStation Offline (Agilent) | Free offline version | Can’t control instruments, for teaching only. |
Download from Thermo Fisher’s support portal (requires an account with an active service contract). Install using default settings, choosing “License type” during setup. chromeleon license activation free