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Best Library Automation in 2026
- 21 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Avidemux
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1 - 2
Koha
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Koha brings a broad set of library workflows together and supports common library standards and protocols.
- 3
Librarika
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Choose Librarika if you need a hosted library system for cataloguing, circulation, and an OPAC, especially when branch management or member self-service matters.
- 4
SLiMS
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2Choose SLiMS if your library needs cataloging, circulation, membership, inventory, and reporting tools in a free GPL 3 system.
- 5
NewGenLib
Free plan AndroidLinuxWeb+1 - 6
Evergreen
Free plan Web - 7
ResourceMate
Free trial LinuxMacWeb+1ResourceMate offers collection management features across editions with different item limits and import options.
- 8
FOLIO
Free plan Web - 9
Surpass
Free trial WebWindowsSurpass Cloud covers core library operations and offers integrations for patron records and self-check equipment.
- 10
Mandarin M5
Paid Self-hostedWebWindowsM5 combines library cataloging, circulation, inventory, and extensive reporting, with hosted and local-network deployment options.
- 11
Oliver
Paid APIWebOliver combines school library workflows, student discovery, reporting, and integrations in a solution offered for hosted or on-premises deployment.
- 12
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Alma
Paid Web - 14
Axiell Quria
Paid Web - 15
Destiny Library Manager
Paid Web - 16
Amlib
Paid - 17
Insignia Library System
Paid Web - 18
OPALS
Paid Web - 19
Symphony
Paid WebWindows - 20
TIND ILS
Paid Web - 21
Virtua
Paid Web
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price