Abraquest
6.2#9 in school library management softwareFrom £13.75 a monthWindows
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ResourceMate
6.8#3 in school library management softwareFrom $18.33 a monthWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Abraquest | ResourceMate |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Spherical Software Ltd lists its address in Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom. | Guelph, Ontario, Canada |
| 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 FAQ says registration includes one month of free support, after which support can be purchased yearly. |
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
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 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 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.