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Sonet Library Management vs Surpass

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.

Surpass Cloud covers core library operations and offers integrations for patron records and self-check equipment. Check the annual plan limits and note that the listed 30-day trial is for the Windows product, not Cloud.

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The facts

	Sonet Library Management	Surpass
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Surpass Cloud Small Library (K-12): $960 a year
Plans published	None	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	sonetmicrosystems.com	surpasssoftware.com
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Sonet Library Management: what it does well

Surpass: what it does well

Supports cataloging with MARC records and ISBNs
Includes holds, renewals, and label printing
Syncs patron records from compatible OneRoster systems
Supports self-check stations and SIP2 tools

What to know first

Non-MARC records may require conversion
Cloud trial is described as coming soon
Small Library plan is limited to 5,000 volumes

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