Biocompare bills itself as a "neutral source for life-science product information." The Web siteprovides searchable and browseable product information for various types of biological research. In addition to listing products and features, users may view side-by-side comparisons of selected items, request information from vendors, or read product reviews. Many other features are provided by this site, including subject-specific newsletters that help users stay updated on the latest technologies in their field and money-saving tools like links to pages about used lab equipment or potential discounts for new labs.