Abraquest
6.2#9 in school library management softwareFrom £13.75 a monthWindows
VisitAbraquest vs ReadByte
What both publish
| Fact | Abraquest | ReadByte |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Spherical Software Ltd lists its address in Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom. | United Kingdom |
| Maker | Abraquest was started in 2004 by chartered librarian Maeve Denny and software developer Philip Johnson; Spherical Software Limited owns it. | ReadByte describes itself as a UK-based education software company whose team has over 35 years of combined education technology experience. |
| Purpose | Abraquest is school library management software for primary and secondary schools. | ReadByte is an online school library platform for managing collections, supporting reading development, and connecting school and home. |
| 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 pricing page says ongoing support is included. |
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
ReadByte plans
- MIS Sync£99 a year
- Bookclub£99 a year
- Reading Diary£199 a year
- Bookshelf & Reading Diary£299 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 ReadByte if…
ReadByte suits schools and trusts managing collections while supporting reading development across pupils, teachers, parents, and library leaders. It fits organizations wanting browser access, migration support, circulation tools, and reading progress information.