ReadByte
6.9#2 in school library management softwareFrom £8.25 a monthWeb
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What both publish
| Fact | ReadByte | SLiMS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Bookshelf integrates with school management systems using Wonde for automatic student and staff data updates. | The maker lists Union Catalog Server for union catalogs, Nayanes for federated search, and Sphinx Search and MongoDB support for third-party bibliographic record indexing. |
| Purpose | ReadByte is an online school library platform for managing collections, supporting reading development, and connecting school and home. | SLiMS is a library management system designed to help libraries and librarians manage their work. |
| Security | ReadByte says it encrypts connections and databases, uses strict access controls, and hosts personal data in the UK. | Release 9.8.0 describes hardening around uploads, image scraping, attachments, backups, and visitor counts, with stronger output escaping against SQLi, XSS, SSRF, CSRF, path traversal, and unsafe image metadata. |
| Support | The pricing page says ongoing support is included. | The maker points users to GitHub, issues, the changelog, and community discussion for support and learning. |
ReadByte plans
- MIS Sync£99 a year
- Bookclub£99 a year
- Reading Diary£199 a year
- Bookshelf & Reading Diary£299 a year
SLiMS plans
- SLiMS 9.8.0 Bulian D AceFree
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.
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.