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Cradle

Generate protein candidates and track rounds easily, speeding up development.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $19 per month Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier No
Platforms Web, macOS, Windows
Best for Biopharma and industrial R&D teams
Not for Small biotech startups

3.7 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Cradle uses AI to generate and improve protein candidates quickly. Ideal for big projects with tight timelines but can be complex for small labs.

✓What it does well

Generates protein candidatesCradle uses AI to quickly generate multiple protein candidate sequences.
Guided by experimental dataImprovements are informed by your own lab’s historical data.
Track rounds easilyCradle streamlines the tracking of each experiment round and its status.

✕Where it falls short

Limited to protein properties optimizationDoes not cover non-protein product development needs.
Requires wet lab data inputWorks best with detailed experimental results already available.
High cost for enterprise plansEnterprise pricing is not disclosed, making it expensive for larger teams.

Key features

Customizable candidatesAllows users to generate and track protein candidate rounds.
Data management toolsFacilitates data loading and managing generation reports efficiently.
Multiple design strategiesSupports exploring various design approaches to ensure successful outcomes.
data upload automationAutomates data upload to streamline experiment tracking.

Questions about Cradle

What does Cradle do?

Cradle uses AI to generate and improve protein candidate sequences quickly. Improvements are informed by a lab's own historical experimental data, and the tool streamlines tracking of each experiment round and its status, with data management tools for loading data and managing generation reports.

How much does Cradle cost?

Cradle's Basic Plan costs $19 per month and its Pro Plan costs $59 per user per month. The Enterprise Plan is priced on contact, and the reviewer notes that enterprise pricing is not disclosed. There is no free tier.

Is Cradle a good fit for small labs?

Not really. Toolio lists small biotech startups under who Cradle is not for, and the reviewer says it can be complex for small labs. It is aimed at biopharma and industrial R&D teams running big projects with tight timelines.

What does Cradle need to work well?

Cradle works best when detailed wet lab results are already available, since the reviewer notes it requires wet lab data input. It is also limited to optimizing protein properties and does not cover non-protein product development needs.

What platforms does Cradle run on?

Cradle runs on the web, macOS and Windows. Alex scored it 3.7 out of 5 after real use, and Toolio lists Xyzt AI, Credal, Onvo AI and Roast as alternatives. Toolio has listed it since September 2024.

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