Abracadabra.net
6.0#12 in school library management softwareFrom £16.58 a monthWeb
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ResourceMate
6.8#3 in school library management softwareFrom $18.33 a monthWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Abracadabra.net | ResourceMate |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Stretford, Manchester, UK | Guelph, Ontario, Canada |
| Product | Abracadabra.net is a fully hosted, web-based automated library system for managing a school library. | ResourceMate is library automation software for cataloguing, searching, circulation, and reporting. |
| Support | The maker offers comprehensive support, aims to respond within 24 hours and provides a data retrieval service. | The FAQ says registration includes one month of free support, after which support can be purchased yearly. |
Abracadabra.net plans
- Hosting and support£199 a year
- Cataloguing service£299, paid once
- Library Management System£299, paid once
- Move from existing system£299, paid once
- Software package only£499, paid once
- Premium (all-in-one) service£1,299, paid once
ResourceMate plans
- Web OPAC with Daily Data Updates$220 a year
- ResourceMate running on our server$295 a year
- Web OPAC with Instant Data Updates$330 a year
- ResourceMate Essential$495, paid once
- ResourceMate Essential Plus$695, paid once
- ResourceMate Extended$895, paid once
Pick Abracadabra.net if…
Abracadabra.net is aimed at primary schools managing book circulation and library stock. Schools should choose a package based on whether they want hosted support, migration, or self-managed setup.
Pick ResourceMate if…
ResourceMate may suit schools, churches, museums, nonprofits, hospitals, corporations, and collectors looking to manage library collections. The available editions cover different collection sizes and include options such as MARC support and network access.