Librarika
7.4#1 in school library management softwareFrom $11.58 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Librarika | ReadByte |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | United Kingdom |
| Integrations | The feature list names OpenLibrary bibliographic data integration, SIP2 connections for kiosks and RFID systems, and SAML SSO with providers including Azure AD, Google, and Okta. | Bookshelf integrates with school management systems using Wonde for automatic student and staff data updates. |
| Intended users | Librarika says it serves universities, colleges, schools, public, corporate, and community libraries, as well as personal collections. | ReadByte describes the platform as designed for primary schools, secondary schools, and multi-academy trusts in the UK. |
| Security | The current privacy policy says Librarika uses encryption in transit (TLS/SSL), access controls and authentication, role-based permissions, monitoring, and confidentiality obligations for staff and contractors. | ReadByte says it encrypts connections and databases, uses strict access controls, and hosts personal data in the UK. |
| Support | Librarika offers quick how-to videos and FAQs, while its librarian manual is described as being at a very early stage. | The pricing page says ongoing support is included. |
Librarika plans
- BasicFree
- Basic Pro$139 a year
- E-Books Hosting Starter$249 a year
- Silver$299 a year
- E-Books Hosting Standard$499 a year
- Gold$499 a year
ReadByte plans
- MIS Sync£99 a year
- Bookclub£99 a year
- Reading Diary£199 a year
- Bookshelf & Reading Diary£299 a year
Pick Librarika if…
Librarika suits schools, universities, public, corporate and community libraries that need cataloguing, circulation and member access in a cloud system. It also serves personal collections and offers tools for multiple branches, member holds and mobile access.
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.