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Research wearable platform chooser: Fitabase, Labfront, Empatica, Ametris

Pick by device first. Fitabase and Labfront collect from consumer wearables participants can already own (Fitabase from Fitbit and Garmin, Labfront from Garmin, plus Movesense and Dexcom devices); Empatica and Ametris (formerly ActiGraph) supply their own research devices, with FDA 510(k)-cleared models. Of the four, only Labfront's pages state a free plan (up to 5 participants), and Fitabase documents moving its Fitbit exports to the Google Health API for the Fitbit Web API turn-off. Every answer quotes the vendor's own page, each re-found in its live source on 2026-11-05; anything the pages do not state is shown as not stated.

Platform	Devices	Participants' own consumer wearables	Beat-to-beat or pulse-rate variability	ECG	Electrodermal activity	Continuous glucose	Raw motion data	FDA-cleared device	Programmatic access	CSV download	Free plan for a pilot	Pricing	Fitbit Web API turn-off
Ametris (formerly ActiGraph)	CentrePoint Insight Watch, ActiGraph LEAP and wGT3X-BT; CentrePoint is built for clinical investigations 3 source quotes CentrePoint is compatible with the CentrePoint Insight Watch and the ActiGraph LEAP ametris.com ActiGraph wGT3X-BT ametris.com CentrePoint is Ametris' robust, cloud software platform designed for collecting, processing, and managing real-world digital endpoint data in clinical investigations. ametris.com	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	DocumentedRaw sensor data that can be reprocessed as new methods emerge Source quote CentrePoint generates future-proof raw sensor data that can be reprocessed indefinitely as new methods emerge. ametris.com	DocumentedActiGraph LEAP: 510(k) cleared for activity, sleep and mobility; its other vital signs are for investigational use only Source quote The ActiGraph LEAP is US FDA 510(k) cleared for the measurement of activity, sleep, and mobility. Additional vital signs are for investigational use only. ametris.com	DocumentedThe CentrePoint API sends data outcomes to a third-party system Source quote Data outcomes can be integrated directly to a third party system with the CentrePoint API. ametris.com	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	Calculated for each unique order Source quote Pricing is calculated for each unique order. ametris.com	Not stated in the passages read
Empatica	Its own EmbracePlus and EmbraceMini, via Bluetooth to the Care Lab app and the Empatica Cloud 2 source quotes EmbracePlus and EmbraceMini continuously measure and record physiological and movement parameters, which are sent via Bluetooth® to a dedicated mobile app www.empatica.com The Care Lab App uses the phone’s internet connection to automatically transfer all data to the Empatica Cloud www.empatica.com	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	DocumentedOptical PPG with pulse rate and pulse-rate variability Source quote Advanced optical PPG (Photoplethysmogram): Clinically validated PR and PRV measurements through a custom-made sensor www.empatica.com	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	DocumentedVentral EDA sensor Source quote Ventral EDA sensor (Electrodermal activity): Detects subtle changes in electrical conductance at the surface of the skin www.empatica.com	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	DocumentedRaw acceleration and angular velocity Source quote Accelerometer and gyroscope: Raw acceleration and angular velocity data www.empatica.com	DocumentedEmbracePlus: FDA 510(k) clearance, EU MDR class IIa; EmbraceMini: 510(k) for sleep, circadian rhythm and physical activity monitoring 2 source quotes FDA-cleared and CE certified: 510(k) market clearance from the FDA and marked according to EU MDR 2017/745 as a class IIa medical device www.empatica.com FDA-cleared: 510(k) market clearance from the FDA for sleep, circadian rhythm, and physical activity monitoring. www.empatica.com	DocumentedA Cloud API for study sponsors and CROs, Avro and CSV files in S3; no SDK for academic research 4 source quotes We do not provide an SDK for academic research purposes. www.empatica.com The Cloud API allows study sponsors and clinical research organizations to run and manage trials inside their own existing software infrastructure. www.empatica.com The Empatica Health Monitoring Platform uses two formats of files, Avro and CSV www.empatica.com Data will be available in S3. www.empatica.com	DocumentedDownload from the Care Lab Portal; CSV among the platform's two file formats; not viewable in real time 3 source quotes All collected data can be securely and directly downloaded from the Care Lab Portal. www.empatica.com However, this data is not viewable in real-time. This means you cannot stream data live, but you can still view historical, timestamped data. www.empatica.com The Empatica Health Monitoring Platform uses two formats of files, Avro and CSV www.empatica.com	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	Bundles of one device with 3 or 5 years of app, portal and cloud access; a 25% academic discount 2 source quotes Each bundle includes one Empatica wearable and access to the Care Lab App, Care Lab Portal, and Empatica Cloud for 3 or 5 years. www.empatica.com That's why we are delighted to offer an exclusive 25% academic discount www.empatica.com	Not stated in the passages read
Fitabase	Fitbit and Garmin wearables and internet-connected scales (not Fitbit Ace or Garmin Jr), through Garmin and Fitbit Partner APIs 2 source quotes Currently, we support the entire ecosystem of wearable activity tracking devices and internet-connected scales from Fitbit and Garmin (except Fitbit Ace models and Garmin Jr models which do not sync data to their respective servers). fitabase.com We use Garmin and Fitbit Partner APIs to generate access to a variety of data sets. fitabase.com	DocumentedStudy-controlled or participant-owned devices 2 source quotes Currently, we support the entire ecosystem of wearable activity tracking devices and internet-connected scales from Fitbit and Garmin (except Fitbit Ace models and Garmin Jr models which do not sync data to their respective servers). fitabase.com Easily connect study-controlled or participant owned devices. www.fitabase.com	Not statedHeart rate at the highest resolution available plus daily resting heart rate; Google Health heart rate every 3-15 seconds 2 source quotes we provide access to the highest resolution data available, as well as daily resting heart rate. fitabase.com Heart Rate - variable sampling with readings every 3-15 seconds. www.fitabase.com	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	Not statedCSV files for daily, hourly and minute-level data Source quote Export data from individual participants or create custom batch exports for groups or your whole study. Download CSV files for daily, hourly and minute-level data. www.fitabase.com	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	DocumentedThe Fitabase API (batch export, daily activity, device profiles, sync times), a separate add-on; an Aggregate Data API for JSON or CSV exports 6 source quotes Daily Activity : Day level data (summary) for users in your Fitabase project. www.fitabase.com Profiles : Connected device profiles currently available in your Fitabase project. www.fitabase.com Sync : Obtain the latest sync time from currently connected Fitabase project profiles www.fitabase.com Batch Export: Programmatic access to the batch export objects and .csv data download binaries from your Fitabase project. www.fitabase.com The Fitabase API and automated batch exports are currently offered as separate add ons to the Fitabase platform. www.fitabase.com Enables large-volume programmatic data exports in JSON or CSV formats, eliminating manual per-participant data retrieval. www.fitabase.com	DocumentedDaily, hourly and minute-level CSV, per participant or as batch exports Source quote Export data from individual participants or create custom batch exports for groups or your whole study. Download CSV files for daily, hourly and minute-level data. www.fitabase.com	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	Fitabase works with you to craft an exact pricing plan Source quote Because no two studies are the same, Fitabase will work with you to craft an exact pricing plan. www.fitabase.com	Fitabase is moving exports to the Google Health API one dataset at a time; participants still collecting must grant permission again, with no programmatic way to do it; the Fitabase API does not change 4 source quotes Google is retiring the Fitbit Web API on October 30, 2026, and requiring every third-party app, Fitabase included, to move to the new Google Health API. For your study, this means that participants who are still collecting data will need to grant Fitabase permission again so their data keeps syncing. www.fitabase.com Is there a way to reauthorize programmatically? No. Each account has to go through Google's sign-in and permission screens. www.fitabase.com If you pull data through the Fitabase API , you don't need to change your integration. www.fitabase.com Fitabase is moving its exports from the Fitbit Web API to the Google Health API one dataset at a time. Use the table below to check whether an export includes Google Health API data yet. www.fitabase.com
Labfront	Select Garmin, Movesense and Dexcom devices; any Garmin through Garmin Connect, high-resolution data from the select ones; hardware not included in any plan 3 source quotes Labfront is currently compatible with select Garmin, Movesense and Dexcom devices, but we plan to add more devices in the near future. www.labfront.com All Garmin devices, including older models, are compatible with Garmin Connect on our platform. However, you can access high-resolution data through Labfront with these select compatible devices. www.labfront.com No, hardware is not included in any plan. www.labfront.com	DocumentedAll Garmin devices, including older models, through Garmin Connect Source quote All Garmin devices, including older models, are compatible with Garmin Connect on our platform. However, you can access high-resolution data through Labfront with these select compatible devices. www.labfront.com	DocumentedBeat-to-beat interval from Garmin wearables at each heartbeat; RR interval from Movesense ECG 3 source quotes BBI captured through the pulse can be obtained from Garmin wearables. www.labfront.com Each heartbeat (Garmin) www.labfront.com RR-Interval captured via ECG is available through the Movesense Flash and Movesense Medical. www.labfront.com	DocumentedMovesense ECG at 125 Hz to 500 Hz 2 source quotes RR-Interval captured via ECG is available through the Movesense Flash and Movesense Medical. www.labfront.com Sampling Rate 125Hz - 500Hz www.labfront.com	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	DocumentedDexcom continuous glucose Source quote With Labfront's Dexcom integration, easily access high-resolution continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data to measure metabolic health. www.labfront.com	Documented9-axis motion from Movesense at 12.5 Hz to 208 Hz; actigraphy from raw Garmin accelerometer data 3 source quotes With Labfront and Movesense, track any type of motion with high-resolution 9-axis motion tracking. www.labfront.com 12.5Hz - 208Hz www.labfront.com We've adapted medical-grade actigraphy algorithms to process raw accelerometer data from Garmin wearables www.labfront.com	Not statedNot stated in the passages read	DocumentedDeveloper access to raw data for dashboards and applications, in beta 2 source quotes Access your raw data to build dashboards and other applications www.labfront.com Build on top of the Labfront platform with developer access www.labfront.com	DocumentedCSV importable into tools like MATLAB Source quote Download your data in a CSV format that is easily importable into your favorite analysis tools, like MATLAB. www.labfront.com	DocumentedFree Tester plan: up to 5 participants, downloads limited to a 30-day window 2 source quotes Remotely collect wearable, survey and event tracking data from up to 5 participants. However, there are some restrictions: the data access period is limited to a 30-day window for downloads www.labfront.com Test before you commit. All settings enabled so you can confirm your protocol works before spending anything. www.labfront.com	Billed annually, in advance Source quote We currently bill annually, in advance www.labfront.com	Not stated in the passages read

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