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Oliver vs ResourceMate
Both stand on library automation. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Oliver combines school library workflows, student discovery, reporting, and integrations in a solution offered for hosted or on-premises deployment. Prospective buyers need to request pricing and assess its listed security and hosting provisions against their requirements.
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ResourceMate offers collection management features across editions with different item limits and import options. Buyers should match an edition to collection size and check the separately listed annual services and support terms.
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| Oliver | ResourceMate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Web OPAC with Daily Data Updates: $220 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | softlinkint.com | resourcemate.com |
| On library automation | #11 of 21 | #7 of 21 |
Oliver: what it does well
- Supports cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, and borrower access.
- Offers personalised recommendations for student discovery.
- Reports can be customised and scheduled automatically.
- Hosted service includes daily backups and managed updates.
What to know first
- Pricing is available by quote.
- Hosted or on-premises deployment is offered, not specified as other options.
ResourceMate: what it does well
- Circulation available with or without barcoding
- Premium supports unlimited items
- MARC import and export in selected editions
- Imports include MARC, ASCII, Excel, and Access
- Web OPAC can update data instantly
What to know first
- No free plan
- Free support lasts one month after registration
- Updates are free only with active support
- Some ISBN lookup requires active support
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