Koha
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VisitKoha vs SLiMS
What both publish
| Fact | Koha | SLiMS |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The maker recommends a Linux server and lists Debian, Apache, MariaDB or MySQL, Perl, and root access among immediate-use installation requirements. | The source code can be installed on GNU/Linux, Windows, or Mac OS; the bundled Portable SLiMS option is for Windows only. |
| Founded | 1999 | 2007 |
| License | Koha is free software distributed under GNU General Public License version 3 or later. | The maker's site footer states that SLiMS is licensed under GPL 3. |
| Support | Libraries can self-support or obtain help from support companies, which offer services such as installation, migration, data integrity testing, training, maintenance, and development. | The maker points users to GitHub, issues, the changelog, and community discussion for support and learning. |
Koha plans
- Koha (open-source software)Free
SLiMS plans
- SLiMS 9.8.0 Bulian D AceFree
Pick Koha if…
Koha suits libraries ranging from a single branch to consortia that need a broad set of library workflows. It is a fit for organizations able to manage a Linux server or arrange support from a service company.
Pick SLiMS if…
SLiMS suits libraries and librarians seeking free library-management software with catalog, circulation, and inventory tools. Its source-install options fit teams able to provide the listed server requirements, while the portable bundle is limited to Windows.