DNADynamo - for Windows, OSX and Linux. Download it now for abi/scf trace alignments, sub cloning and plasmid management, blast/sequence retrieval, sequence annotation and structure viewing - all in one integrated and easy to use bioinformatics program.
BioEdit Alternatives
BioEdit is described as 'Biological sequence alignment editor written for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/7. An intuitive multiple document interface with convenient features makes alignment and manipulation of sequences relatively easy on your desktop computer' and is a DNA Editor in the sport & health category. There are more than 25 alternatives to BioEdit for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best BioEdit alternative is VectorBee, which is free. Other great apps like BioEdit are Chromas, UGENE, Genophore and Benchling.
Alternatives list



- 23 CLC Genomics Workbench alternatives
Complete bioinformatics toolkit for a wide range of genomics analysis needs, including transcriptomics, variant calling, epigenomics, metagenomics, comparative genomics and many more.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
The DNASTAR Lasergene package is the most robust of our software offerings, and includes all of the applications from our genomics, structural biology, molecular biology, and cloning suites.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Clustal Omega is a multiple sequence alignment program. It produces biologically meaningful multiple sequence alignments of divergent sequences. Evolutionary relationships can be seen via viewing Cladograms or Phylograms.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
Mendelgen is an online DNA vector editing and manipulation tool. It offers features like MSA alignment, codon optimization, feature detection, and more. It's wrapped in a beautiful and intuitive design to make your experience easy and enjoyable.



QIAGEN CLC Main Workbench is ideal for DNA, RNA, & protein sequence data analysis with a wide variety of features, no advanced computer skills required! The workbench is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux

PlasmaDNA is a free DNA analysis and manipulation software. It is simple to learn and to use, and contains multiple features designed to help with:
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
DNAssist provides an intuitive, single interface within which sequence files are displayed, edited and analyzed. The user can customize the display in editor windows by selecting the font, font size, and line length.

VectorFriends combines various types of cloning simulations, sequence analysis and data management into one application.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows

Use SimVector to draw plasmid maps, perform restriction analysis and mapping. The plasmid drawing software also simulates cloning experiments such as gateway cloning, ta cloning and restriction cloning
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows



XPlasMap is a DNA mapping program.
It draws plasmid or linear DNA maps, showing features such as genes, multiple cloning sites, and restriction sites. The maps are highly customizable: colors, styles, position, and overall appearance of features can be changed. Fragments can be.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac







































