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Abraquest vs LibraryWorld
Both stand on school library management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Choose Abraquest if your school needs on-premise library circulation, pupil reservations and school-focused reporting. Its catalogue and optional assurance services add useful tools for school workflows. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Windows or do not want a PC-based system.
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LibraryWorld covers cataloging, circulation, serials, inventory, and patron search in a cloud service. Compare the trial exclusions and record cap with your library's needs before moving to Active Library.
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| Abraquest | LibraryWorld | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Software Assurance Bronze: £164.94 a year | Active Library: $550 a year |
| Plans published | 7 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | abraquest.co.uk | libraryworld.com |
| On school library management software | #8 of 22 | #4 of 22 |
Abraquest: what it does well
- Scans books for pupil borrowing and returns.
- Pupils can search, check availability and reserve titles.
- Cloud catalogue contains over 3 million books.
- Wonde can automatically update pupil data.
- Silver and Gold assurance include private-cloud backup.
What to know first
- Requires a PC running Windows.
- No free plan is offered.
- Software Assurance adds a recurring yearly cost.
LibraryWorld: what it does well
- Supports MARC import and export
- Circulation includes holds, renewals, and barcode scanning
- OPAC includes a Kids Catalog interface
- Trial includes all modules and unlimited patron searching
What to know first
- Trial excludes management sharing
- Trial excludes cover jacket sharing
- Trial library limit is 50,000 catalog records
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