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LibStack
What LibStack is
LibStack is cloud-based library management software for schools, colleges, and universities. Staff can build a searchable catalog using ISBN lookup or CSV and Excel imports, then handle loans with a two-scan QR or barcode workflow on a phone or tablet, without dedicated barcode hardware. Members receive QR-coded digital identities linked to their loans, history, and fines. WhatsApp and SMS reminders can prompt borrowers about due dates; school libraries can escalate overdue alerts to parents. The reporting tools produce circulation summaries, collection analytics, and NAAC-ready compliance reports, which can be exported as PDF or Excel files. A shared dashboard supports central, departmental, and branch libraries, with combined or per-branch reporting. The interface supports Hindi, English, and more, while Unicode catalog support covers books in any language. LibStack is available on Android, iOS, and the web, and is described as an installable Progressive Web App for phones, tablets, and desktop. The maker says institutional data is isolated and encrypted in transit, and users can export their data. All plans include email support; higher plans add support and onboarding options.
Who it suits
LibStack suits school, college, and university libraries that need cataloging, circulation, borrower records, and reporting in one cloud service. Its branch dashboard, language support, and compliance reports may fit institutions managing multiple library locations or formal reporting needs.
What it does well
- Add books by ISBN lookup or bulk CSV and Excel import.
- QR-coded member identities connect loans, history, and fines.
- Issue and return books by phone or tablet QR/barcode scans.
- Send due-date reminders through WhatsApp and SMS.
- Export reports as PDF or Excel.
- Manage branch libraries through one dashboard.
What to know first
- The School plan is limited to 5,000 books.
- The School plan supports only one branch.
Limits
The School plan is limited to 5,000 books and one branch.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| School | ₹[PRICE]/month as displayed · up to 5,000 books · single branch · QR cards · ISBN/CSV catalog · QR/barcode circulation · WhatsApp/SMS reminders · basic reports · email support | On request |
| College | ₹[PRICE]/month as displayed · unlimited books and members · multi-branch · advanced analytics · NAAC-ready reports · student/parent portal · QR self-registration · priority support | On request |
| University | ₹[PRICE]/month as displayed; contact us · unlimited branches/departments · onboarding and migration · custom reports/exports · configurable forms · account manager · SLA-backed priority support | On request |
As libstack.in lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://libstack.in/.
- Choose a plan: School, College, or University.
- Use LibStack as a Progressive Web App or through Android, iOS, or web access.
- Add books with ISBN lookup or CSV/Excel import.
- Create QR-coded digital identities for members.
Verdict
Choose LibStack if your institution needs cloud library operations, QR-based lending, reminders, and reporting across one or more branches. The School plan is constrained to one branch and 5,000 books, so libraries needing broader capacity should consider the College or University plan instead.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
No. LibStack is a paid service and offers a 14-day trial.
Which platforms does LibStack support?
It supports Android, iOS, and web. It is also described as an installable Progressive Web App for phones, tablets, and desktop.
What does the School plan include?
It supports up to 5,000 books at one branch, with QR digital cards, catalog import, circulation, reminders, basic circulation reports, and email support.
What do the College and University plans add?
College includes unlimited books and members, multi-branch support, advanced analytics, NAAC-ready reports, portals, QR self-registration, and priority support. University includes unlimited branches and departments, onboarding and migration, custom reports and exports, configurable registration forms, an account manager, and SLA-backed priority support.
How does LibStack handle institutional data?
The maker says institution data is isolated and encrypted in transit via HTTPS/TLS, and users can export their data. The privacy policy says it does not sell student or institutional data.
What support is included?
All plans include email support. Higher plans add priority WhatsApp support, dedicated onboarding, and periodic review calls.
Facts from LibStack's own pages
- Availability limitation
- The terms target 99.9% uptime but expressly disclaim guaranteed uninterrupted service. · libstack.in, 15 Oct 2026
- Branches
- A single dashboard can manage central, departmental, and branch libraries with combined or per-branch reporting. · libstack.in, 8 Oct 2026
- Catalog
- Books can be added through ISBN lookup or CSV/Excel bulk import and searched across the collection. · libstack.in, 8 Oct 2026
- Cataloging
- Books can be added through ISBN lookup with metadata or CSV/Excel bulk import. · libstack.in, 15 Oct 2026
- Children's data
- Schools act as controllers for student data and are responsible for obtaining required parental consent. · libstack.in, 15 Oct 2026
- Circulation
- Staff can issue and return books using two scans from any smartphone camera without dedicated barcode hardware. · libstack.in, 15 Oct 2026
- Data isolation
- The maker says each institution's data is isolated and encrypted in transit with HTTPS/TLS. · libstack.in, 15 Oct 2026
- Data ownership
- Institutions retain ownership and can export their catalog, member and transaction data. · libstack.in, 15 Oct 2026
- Data practices
- The privacy policy says LibStack does not sell student or institutional data and limits staff access to support, debugging, or maintenance on a need-to-know basis. · libstack.in, 8 Oct 2026
- Digital cards
- It issues QR-coded digital identities linked to member loans, history and fines. · libstack.in, 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation limit
- No public API, SDK, developer documentation or integration catalog is provided on the linked product pages. · libstack.in, 15 Oct 2026
- Fines
- Fines are calculated and tracked in real time. · libstack.in, 15 Oct 2026
- Hosting and services
- The privacy policy names Supabase for database and authentication, Vercel for hosting, and Resend for transactional email. · libstack.in, 8 Oct 2026
- Hosting stack
- The privacy policy names Supabase/PostgreSQL for database and authentication, Vercel for hosting and Resend for transactional email. · libstack.in, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent project administration
- Its post says administrators could create manual book entries and manage users and books through backend APIs. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent project circulation
- The LinkedIn project supported issuing books and viewing or updating their status. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent project evidence
- A LinkedIn post under the LibStack name describes a React, Spring Boot and MongoDB library-management project. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent project filters
- The LinkedIn project post lists six search modes covering library, online, free and combined sources. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent project provenance
- The LinkedIn author says the project was built as a personal full-stack application learned from online and official documentation. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent project repository
- The LinkedIn post links to a GitHub repository for that separately described LibStack project. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent project search
- That LinkedIn project used Google Books API data to populate book searches. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent project viewer
- The LinkedIn project included an embedded browser book viewer. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent review coverage
- No verifiable user-review rating or review count for libstack.in was found on the searched G2, Capterra, GetApp, Software Advice, TrustRadius, Trustpilot or Gartner Peer Insights pages. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Installability
- LibStack is described as an installable Progressive Web App for phones, tablets, and desktop, with no app store needed. · libstack.in, 8 Oct 2026