LibraryWorld
6.7#4 in school library management softwareFrom $45.83 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
VisitLibraryWorld vs SLiMS
What both publish
| Fact | LibraryWorld | SLiMS |
|---|---|---|
| Circulation | Circulation supports check-in, checkout, renewals, holds, reservations, barcode scanning, email receipts, and a self-service circulation portal. | Circulation features include loans, returns, reservations, quick returns, configurable loan rules, and membership management. |
| Support | 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. | The maker points users to GitHub, issues, the changelog, and community discussion for support and learning. |
LibraryWorld plans
- Trial LibraryFree
- Active Library$550 a year
SLiMS plans
- SLiMS 9.8.0 Bulian D AceFree
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.
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.