Choose your Trusted Research Environment (TRE)
From academic labs to national-scale platforms, we’ve got you covered.
Start
FREE FOREVER
Small teams, pilots, nonprofits. Start includes:
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Usage
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1 Workspace
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Unlimited users
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Unlimited data
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TRE Essentials
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Federation to your data and compute environment
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Analytics Essentials
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Worklows Mngt & Deployment: Nextflow, Cromwell/WDL, Bash & Containerized Apps
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Jupyter & R-Studio
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VS-Code
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NF-Core Workflows
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Collaboration & Cost Management Essentials
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Workspace Management
Launch
Mid-size orgs needing more support. Includes Start, plus:
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Usage
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10 Workspaces
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Helpdesk
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TRE Essentials
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Airlock
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Firewall Setup & Management
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Analytics Advanced
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Spark Notebooks, R-Studio Pro/Posix & Looker-BI
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Cohort Browser
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Collaboration & Cost Management Essentials
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Workspace Management
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Data Management Essentials
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Lakehouse Management
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Data Cataloging
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Source Data ETLs
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OMICs Data ETLs
Scale
MOST POPULAR
Growing life science orgs, gov clients. Includes Launch, plus:
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Usage
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25 Workspaces
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Helpdesk + Concierge Support
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Analytics Advanced
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Data Catalog Browser
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Best-in-class Common & Rare Variant Workflows
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Best-in-class Population Genomics Worklows
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Best-in-class Genetic Correlation & Heritability Workflow
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Collaboration & Cost Management
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Organization Management
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Data Management Advanced
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OMOP Data ETLs
Enterprise
Pharma, national programs. Includes Scale, plus:
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Usage
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Unlimited Workspaces
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Helpdesk & Advanced Concierge Support
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Analytics Enterprise
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Target Identification
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Collaboration & Cost Management
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Cost Limits & Advanced Management
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Data Management Enterprise
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AI-automated OMOP Mapping/Harmonization
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AI-automated Source Data Cleaning & Harmonization
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Federated Network Management
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API Data Connections (integrate EHR systems)

"Implementing Lifebit’s pioneering federated Trusted Research Environment technology is enabling Flatiron to safely and securely enable breakthrough analysis of over 2 million anonymised records from cancer patients across Europe."

Dr. Arun Sujenthiran, UK Clinical Lead and Senior Medical Director, Flatiron Health
The Essentials:
To truly be a TRE, you need these 3 things:
A Trusted Research Environment (TRE) is a platform that adheres to the Five Safes framework as initially established by HDR UK (Health Data Research UK): Safe Data, Safe People, Safe Systems, Safe Projects, and Safe Outputs. Among these, Safe Data is the cornerstone—ensuring that foundational safeguards are in place to protect sensitive health information while enabling compliant and scalable research.
💬 Ready to Bring Lifebit to Your Team?
Whether you’re launching a new TRE or scaling a secure, federated research platform — we’ll help you make it real.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Trusted Research Environment (TRE)?
A Trusted Research Environment (TRE) is a secure digital workspace that allows approved researchers to access and analyze sensitive data — such as health or genomic information — without moving or downloading it. TREs are designed to meet strict privacy, security, and compliance standards by ensuring safe data access, secure user authentication, and auditable research workflows. Commonly used in healthcare and life sciences, TREs protect patient data while enabling high-impact research.
What is included in Lifebit’s “Start” plan?
The Start plan is a free forever tier designed for small teams, pilots, and nonprofits. It includes:
1 secure workspace
Unlimited users and data
Essential analytics tools (Nextflow, Jupyter, R-Studio, VS Code, NF-Core workflows)
Workspace management
Note: This plan excludes data harmonization and advanced security.
What’s the difference between the Launch and Scale plans?
Launch is ideal for mid-size teams needing helpdesk support and core TRE capabilities like Airlock, Firewall, and Federation. It includes 10 workspaces, Spark-based analytics, and essential ETLs.
Scale adds powerful analytics workflows, OMOP harmonization, and cost controls, plus concierge support and 25 workspaces—making it ideal for public health orgs and federated research programs.
Which Lifebit plans support OMOP data harmonization?
OMOP Data ETLs start in the Scale plan.
Enterprise expands this with AI-powered OMOP mapping, cleaning, and full federated data network capabilities.
The Start and Launch plans do not include OMOP support.
Can Lifebit support on-premise deployment or hybrid cloud environments?
Yes. Lifebit’s Enterprise plan supports fully customizable deployment models, including on-premise, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud setups. This includes VDI, firewall services, and advanced billing infrastructure designed for pharma and national programs.
What is included in Lifebit’s Trusted Research Environment (TRE)?
Every Lifebit TRE includes:
Airlock (controlled data export)
Firewall (role-based access and VDI)
Federation (run analysis where data lives)
From Launch upward, TRE tools are built-in. Enterprise clients also receive tokenization, EHR connectors, and audit controls.
What is a Workspace?
A workspace in Lifebit is a secure, permission-controlled environment where users can access, analyze, and manage sensitive data without moving it. It supports safe collaboration, workflow execution, and cohort analysis — all within a compliant Trusted Research Environment (TRE).
Each workspace can be dedicated to an internal team or an external organization, housing all of its users and data access configurations in one isolated space. This makes it ideal for federated research, multi-institution collaborations, or partner onboarding at scale.
Do you charge implementation services?
No — Lifebit does not charge for implementation or professional services. All onboarding, deployment, and ongoing support are fully included in your annual license.
We believe success shouldn’t come with surprise fees. From initial setup to training and optimization, it’s all covered — no hidden costs, ever.
Are Lifebit the only truly Federated platform?
Yes — Lifebit is the only platform that offers true federated analytics across any data, cloud, or geography without ever moving the data.
Unlike most SaaS platforms that require you to centralize data in their environment, Lifebit’s patented federated architecture lets you run analyses directly where the data resides — whether it’s on-premise, in your own cloud, or across multiple sites.
Other platforms might offer “controlled access,” but still require data or compute to be moved into their system. Lifebit enables secure, in-situ computation and analytics — without compromising sovereignty, compliance, or performance.
What personnel is required to run the Lifebit Platform?
Lifebit is a fully managed solution, but to ensure smooth deployment and long-term success, we recommend the following roles:
Cloud Access Administrator
Grants initial access to your cloud environment (e.g. AWS, Azure).
Time required: typically only during the first week of setup.
Project/Product Lead
Manages internal coordination, aligns stakeholders, tracks timelines, and serves as the main point of contact throughout the engagement.
Time required: ongoing throughout the duration of the project.
Platform Administrator
Manages user onboarding, assigns permissions, configures workspaces, and serves as the internal technical champion for the platform.
Time required: ongoing
Note: The Platform Administrator and Project/Product Lead can be the same person if needed.
Data Access Manager / Steward
Understands your datasets and schemas, provisions access, and supports data ingestion or harmonisation processes.
Time required: as needed, particularly when ingesting new data.
These roles are not full-time and are fully supported by Lifebit’s Solutions and Customer Success Team.