Abraquest
6.2#9 in school library management softwareFrom £13.75 a monthWindows
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LibraryWorld
6.7#4 in school library management softwareFrom $45.83 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Abraquest | LibraryWorld |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Spherical Software Ltd lists its address in Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom. | San Jose, California, United States |
| Privacy | Pupil borrowing histories can be made anonymous after a pupil leaves the school to satisfy GDPR. | The privacy statement says personal information is used to provide library services, is not disclosed to third parties except in specified circumstances, and is protected with physical and electronic measures. |
| Support | Bronze Software Assurance includes unlimited telephone and email help, free training via Zoom or Google Meet, and a 25% discount on site visits. | The support page says active libraries can contact technical support by email and receive telephone support weekdays from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. |
Abraquest plans
- Abraquest Starter£149.95, paid once
- Software Assurance Bronze£164.94 a year
- Abraquest School£199.95, paid once
- Software Assurance Silver£219.90 a year
- Software Assurance Gold£249.95 a year
- Existing System£349.95, paid once
LibraryWorld plans
- Trial LibraryFree
- Active Library$550 a year
Pick Abraquest if…
Abraquest suits primary and secondary schools that need book circulation, pupil search and reservations, and library reporting. It is for schools able to run Windows software on a PC.
Pick LibraryWorld if…
LibraryWorld may suit public, school, academic, medical, legal, and special libraries seeking cataloging and circulation tools. Its mobile-friendly web access and iPhone and iPad search app may also help patrons look up materials on mobile devices.