FOLIO AlternativesLibrary Managers and other similar apps like FOLIO

FOLIO is described as 'Join a community of libraries and vendors building the open source library services platform of the future' and is a Library Manager in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FOLIO for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and Web-based apps. The best FOLIO alternative is Koha, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FOLIO are BiblioteQ, BibLivre, Evergreen ILS and Omeka.

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  1. Koha icon
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    Koha is the first free and open source software library automation package (ILS). Koha’s feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base.

    13 Koha alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. BiblioteQ icon
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    BiblioteQ strives to be a professional cataloging and library management suite. The SRU and Z39.50 protocols are used for retrieving data for books, journals, and magazines.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. BibLivre icon
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    It is an application that enables digital inclusion of citizens in the information society. It is a software for cataloging and dissemination of collections of public and private libraries of all sizes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Evergreen ILS icon
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    Evergreen is a highly-scalable software for libraries that helps library patrons find library materials, and helps libraries manage, catalog, and circulate those materials, no matter how large or complex the libraries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Omeka icon
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    Omeka is a free, flexible, and open source web-publishing platform for the display of library, museum, archives, and scholarly collections and exhibitions. Its five-minute setup makes launching an online archive or exhibition as easy as launching a blog.

    54 Omeka alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  6. PhpMyBibli icon
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    PMB (PhpMyBibli) is a fully featured open source integrated library system. The project was initiated by François Lemarchand in October 2002, Director of the Public Library of Agneaux; it is now maintained by PMB Services (a French Company).

    14 PhpMyBibli alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. TinyCat icon
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    TinyCat is the ILS and online catalogue powered by LibraryThing. Targeting small libraries, it's a simple, yet powerful, system to manage your collection, patrons, and circulation.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • LibraryThing
     
  8. OpenBiblio icon
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    It is an easy to use, automated library system written in PHP containing OPAC, circulation, cataloging, and staff administration functionality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Lumibib Libo icon
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    This SaaS application allows you to manage events, reservations and guide users through the library's collections. Whether the library is public, academic or a patrimonial institution, the application will adapt to your needs: Online reservation of spaces, equipment and...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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