17.6
Librarika is a cloud-based Integrated Library System for cataloguing collections, handling circulation and providing members with an online public access catalog.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Library Automation in 2026
Librarika leads this chart of 21 (7.6/10, free plan). Avidemux is next (7.3/10, free plan), and SLiMS is the next highest-placed with a free plan (6.5/10). Library automation tools help organize catalogues, circulation, acquisitions, serials and patron services. This chart covers systems such as Alexandria, Evergreen, FOLIO and Koha, with options ranging from free plans to paid services. Look at deployment choices alongside RFID and self-check support, consortium capabilities, acquisitions and serials modules, and patron access through a mobile app.
27.3
Free planOpen sourceWebLinuxmacOS
37.0
ResourceMate is library automation software for cataloguing collections, helping patrons search, managing circulation, and producing reports.
WebLinuxmacOS
- 4
SLiMS
SLiMS is a library management system for libraries and librarians, with tools for cataloging, circulation, inventory, and reporting.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.5Free plan - 5
Surpass
Surpass is library management software for school libraries, available as a cloud service and for Windows.
WebWindows6.4From $960 a year - 6
Koha
Koha is a free, open-source library management system for single-branch and multi-branch libraries, as well as consortia.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.2Free plan - 7
Mandarin M5
Mandarin M5 is a customizable library management system for individual libraries and larger library systems.
WebSelf-hostedWindows5.5 - 8
Oliver
Oliver is a library management solution for schools and their communities, including primary and secondary schools and education departments.
WebAPI5.5 - 9
NewGenLib
AndroidWebLinuxWindows5.1 - 104.8
- 11
Symphony
WebWindows4.8 - 12
Alma
WebAPI4.7 - 13
Evergreen
Web4.7 - 14
FOLIO
Web4.7 - 154.7
- 16
OPALS
Web4.7 - 17
TIND ILS
Web4.7 - 18
Axiell Quria
Web4.6 - 194.6
- 20
Virtua
Web4.6 - 214.3
Choosing well
Choose where it runs
You will find web, Windows, Linux, macOS, self-hosted and API choices among these listings. Match deployment with your library's devices, hosting policy and integration plans.
Web systems such as Alexandria, Alma, Axiell Quria, Destiny Library Manager and Insignia Library System list web access. Check whether a provider offers the platform your staff and patrons need.
Check free and paid terms
Free plans are offered by tools such as Evergreen, FOLIO, Koha and Librarika. Some paid entries ask you to request a quote; examples with stated starting prices are Librarika at $139 per year and Mandarin M5 at $500 per year.
Before moving data or staff workflows, check which features the free tier covers, what payment unlocks and whether a trial is offered.
Match circulation hardware
Compare RFID support and self-check integration if your library uses tagged materials or wants unattended checkout. Verify supported hardware and setup requirements with the provider.
A patron mobile app can affect how readers search, renew or manage accounts, so check whether the system supplies one and whether it supports Android.
Review collection modules
Acquisitions and serials management can matter for purchasing, subscriptions and recurring issues. Compare these modules with your cataloguing and accounting processes.
Consortium support is worth checking when several branches or institutions share policies, patrons or collections.
Consider code access
Some entries make their source code available. If reading or modifying that code matters, review the project's licence, hosting arrangement and maintenance duties before selecting it.
Questions people ask
Which deployment options are covered?
Listings span web, Windows, Linux, macOS, self-hosted and API platforms. Check each product's platform details before selecting it.
Are free plans available?
Yes. Free plans are offered by items such as Evergreen, FOLIO, Koha and Librarika. Free features and limits vary by product.
Can I find pricing before contacting a vendor?
Some listings show a free plan or a starting price, while several paid products list pricing on request. Confirm current terms with the provider.
What library features should I compare?
Assess RFID and self-check integration, consortium support, acquisitions and serials tools, patron mobile apps, deployment and pricing.