ABCD
6.1#11 in school library management softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxWindows
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Librarika
7.4#1 in school library management softwareFrom $11.58 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | ABCD | Librarika |
|---|---|---|
| Cataloguing | The cataloguing module supports MARC, ISAD-G, Dublin Core or custom database models. | Catalog tools include ISBN-based Smart Add, bulk catalog import and export, and bibliographic data integration with OpenLibrary. |
| Circulation | The circulation module supports lending items to users and is described as highly customisable. | Members can check items in and out, reserve items online, and join a hold queue for checked-out items. |
| Security | The ABCD 3.3.0 release says image and document display now checks login permissions and uses path checks to prevent access outside allowed directories. | The current privacy policy says Librarika uses encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), access controls and authentication, role-based permissions, monitoring, and confidentiality obligations for staff and contractors. |
| Support | The project describes an ISIS email list for general and ABCD questions, with possible replies in Spanish, English or French. | Librarika offers quick how-to videos and FAQs, while its librarian manual is described as being at a very early stage. |
ABCD plans
- ABCDFree
Librarika plans
- BasicFree
- Basic Pro$139 a year
- E-Books Hosting Starter$249 a year
- Silver$299 a year
- E-Books Hosting Standard$499 a year
- Gold$499 a year
Pick ABCD if…
It suits libraries, archives, and museums that need configurable collection cataloguing, circulation, or procurement tools. It is listed for on-premise deployment on Windows and Linux, with web use also listed.
Pick Librarika if…
Librarika suits schools, universities, public, corporate and community libraries that need cataloguing, circulation and member access in a cloud system. It also serves personal collections and offers tools for multiple branches, member holds and mobile access.