pydna
The premium Open Source alternative to Benchling
🎯 Best for:Computational biologists needing to automate large-scale cloning design.
What is pydna?
Replaces proprietary molecular biology suites for simulating DNA assembly and cloning workflows. It provides formal data structures for double-stranded DNA and automates the calculation of assembly products from PCR or restriction digests.
Tech Stack
PythonBiology & Biotechnology
Why pydna?
- • Strict double-stranded DNA logic
- • Supports Gibson and Golden Gate assembly
- • Integrates with Jupyter Notebooks
Limitations
- • No native graphical interface
- • Requires Python proficiency
- • Limited sequence visualization
3/5/2026
Last Update
48
Forks
77
Issues
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License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Benchling)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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