TinyCat is a browser-based online catalog and circulation interface for small libraries, clubs, classrooms, and personal collections. It connects to LibraryThing for cataloging and provides a public-facing search catalog with basic lending features.
💡 Pick it for mobile-first cataloging and mixed collections with a generous free starting tier.
Libib is a versatile book cataloging tool with both web and mobile app support.
Free to $9.99/month
💡 Pick it when you need a professional, extensible library system without proprietary license fees.
Koha is a free, open-source integrated library system used by public, academic, school, and special libraries. It provides circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials,...
Free; hosting and support vary
Librarika
💡 Pick it for a hosted small-library system with stronger member and loan management than a basic collection app.
Librarika is a cloud-based library management system for schools, small libraries, organizations, and personal collections. It includes cataloging, circulation, member management, acquisitions,...
Freemium, paid plans available
💡 Pick it for a managed small-institution ILS with traditional circulation and reporting features.
Library management software for libraries of all sizes.
Custom pricing based on library size and features
💡 Pick it for large, multi-branch, or consortium libraries that need open-source scalability.
Evergreen is an open-source ILS that helps library patrons find library materials easily.
Media Flex
💡 Pick it when a school or special library needs hosted ILS capabilities and configurable workflows.
OPALS is a web-based integrated library system used by schools, public libraries, and special collections. It offers cataloging, circulation, serials, acquisitions, reporting,...
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