No. 15 of 22 ·School Library Management Software

Lyra

Name: Lyra
Price: 795 USD

Web · paid plans from $66.25/mo

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One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Lyra is ranked #15 of 22 in school library management software on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $66.25/mo.

Lyra plans and pricing

All plans

P150 $795/yr per year up to 150 patrons · all features included lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026

P400 $1,495/yr per year up to 400 patrons · all features included lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026

P800 $2,295/yr per year up to 800 patrons · all features included lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026

P1500 $3,495/yr per year up to 1,500 patrons · all features included lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026

Custom Not published Quoted diocesan, multi-campus, or networked schools lyralibrary.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on school library management software

Free plan: No
Circulation tools: Yes
Acquisitions: No
Borrower portal: Yes
Custom reporting: Yes
MARC records: Yes
Student system sync: Yes
Deployment: cloud

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The record

Product purpose: Lyra is an integrated library system for private and independent K–12 schools.
Core functions: The system provides cataloging, circulation, holds, inventory, and an online catalog for students.
Catalog imports: Lyra imports MARC files, Excel workbooks, and CSV files.
Roster integrations: Lyra supports OneRoster connections including FACTS, Blackbaud, Veracross, PowerSchool, Clever, ClassLink, Alma, and Rediker.
AI assistant: Vega answers questions about a library collection in the staff app using catalog data and aggregate statistics.
Single sign-on: Users can sign in with Google or Microsoft single sign-on.
Security compliance: Lyra states that it is built for FERPA compliance and COPPA protections.
Data residency: Application data is hosted in the United States with AWS and Neon and encrypted at rest.
AI privacy: Patron names, IDs, emails, and individual borrowing history are excluded from AI requests.
Data ownership: Schools can export their catalog and rosters at any time in standard formats.
Hosted delivery: Lyra runs in the browser and has no separate mobile app to install.
Product limitations: Lyra does not provide digital lending, fines, interlibrary loan, or acquisitions and purchasing.
Support: Lyra says it answers email inquiries within a school day and lists [email protected].
Founded: 2025
Price from: $66.25/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best School Library Management Software in 2026#15 of 22

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