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Librarika combines cataloguing, circulation and a member-facing OPAC in a hosted system. Its ISBN-based Smart Add, bulk catalog import and export, OpenLibrary integration and branch management cover common library tasks. Members can reserve items and join hold queues, while mobile apps support browsing, holds and self-service checkout. A free Basic plan allows 2,000 records; paid plans start at $139 per year, and e-book storage costs extra through separate hosting plans.

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   SLiMS

   Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

   Libraries needing circulation controls and varied record attachments — SLiMS adds configurable loan rules, stocktaking and reports, plus attachments for common documents, video and audio.

   Free plan Visit site
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   ABCD

   Free plan LinuxWebWindows

   Libraries, archives and museums with custom catalog models — ABCD supports MARC, ISAD-G, Dublin Core or custom catalog models, plus acquisitions and Z39.50 catalog imports.

   Free plan Visit site
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   Pinakes

   Free plan AndroidAPISelf-hosted+1

   Self-hosted collections needing ebook and audiobook access — Pinakes adds integrated ebook and audiobook access with per-item controls, plus self-hosted deployment and REST APIs.

   Open source Visit site
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   Koha

   Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

   Libraries needing extensive workflows and standards support — Koha includes acquisitions, serials, authorities and offline circulation alongside MARC standards and SIP/NCIP support.

   7.4 Free plan Visit site
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   OpenLibry

   Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

   School libraries keeping data on their own server — OpenLibry is built for school libraries and runs locally without a cloud service or external servers.

   Free plan Visit site
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   LibraryWorld

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

   Libraries wanting serials tracking and a self-service portal — LibraryWorld adds serials tracking, inventory reports and a self-service circulation portal, with paid service from $540 per year.

   7.1 From $540/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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   Orell Library Management Software

   Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

   Educational institutions managing digital and physical resources — Orell combines circulation with procurement, RFID and smart cards, digital-resource access, and detailed inventory tools.

   Pricing on request Visit site
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   Evergreen

   Free plan Web
   6.1 Free plan Visit site
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   Libib Pro

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
   6.1 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
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    FOLIO

    Free plan Web
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
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    ResourceMate

    Free trial LinuxMacWeb+1
    5.9 From $495 Visit site
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    Surpass

    Free trial WebWindows
    5.6 From $55/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Mandarin M5

    Paid Self-hostedWebWindows
    5.4 From $500/yr Visit site
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    Oliver

    Paid APIWeb
    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Alexandria

    by COMPanion Corporation

    Paid Web
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Alma

    Paid Web
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    CARL.X

    Paid Web
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Insignia Library System

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    LS2

    Paid Web
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    OPALS

    Paid Web
    3.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Symphony

    Paid WebWindows
    3.9 Pricing on request Visit site

A different system may fit better if you need a particular catalog standard, more collection workflows, self-hosting or digital-content tools. Weigh Librarika's record limits and separate e-book hosting against the features you need, and consider whether cloud deployment and its web, desktop and mobile platforms suit your setting. Alternatives range from free self-hosted tools to a paid web service, with differences in catalog formats, acquisitions, inventory, integrations and patron access. The better choice depends on which workflows matter most and whether you want to manage hosting yourself.

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