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Web-based and open-source library automation software

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Koha ILS - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Koha ILS overview

What is Koha ILS?

LibLime Koha is a web-based and open-source library automation software designed to help libraries of all types and sizes manage patrons, book clubs, reading groups, and other community outreach programs. Administrators can configure access permissions for staff members and update older records using matching policy rules.

LibLime Koha allows managers to add family details to patron records and suspend or reactivate holds on books. Its Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), administrative functionalities, and self-checkout interfaces are based on various programming languages including XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The system also supports patron-child relationships for library records and lets staff members reorganize the book holds queue.

LibLime Koha includes Standard Interchange Protocol (SIP2) configuration for various third-party vendors and products such as 3M, EnvisionWare, Talking Tech, Overdrive, Librarica, and more. Managers can also enable patrons to place a hold on books on a title or item level.

Starting price

999per user /
per month

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Koha ILS reviews

Overall rating

4.5

/5

15

Positive reviews

87

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend8.44/10
Rating distribution

5

4

3

2

1

10

3

1

1

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Pros
“Koha is an excellent software and i would recommend it to any library that is serious about helping its students.”
PM

PRINCE M.

Accounting Assistant

“This system very good and interesting. I think i want to use this system in the resource centre in my office.”
HJ

Hakiman J.

Librarian

“Makes access to library books, eresources and ebooks easy to find within the university library and has ability to decongest the library because of the easy to use and quick access.”
DM

Dickson M.

accounting assistant

Cons
“The fact that the software is an open source is the biggest disadvantage, The organization risks losing all of the data to hackers.”
NS

NOREST S.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

“Another disadvantage is that there is no offline access thus there is need for internet to access it.”
OP

Obvious P.

Bookkeeper

“Its slow in open and saving files. It has an option to forgive fines that i feel is a weakness of a software.”
FM

Frank M.

Library Assistant

Who uses Koha ILS?

Based on 15 verified user reviews.

Company size

Enterprises

Small Businesses

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Education Management
Farming
Information Services
Libraries
Others

Use cases

- Not enough reviews
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Koha ILS's features

Features rating:

Access controls/permissions
Barcoding/RFID
Catalog management
Circulation management
Database support
Fee collection
Inventory management
OPAC
Patron management
Periodicals management
Records management
Search/Filter
Self check-in/check-out
Self service portal
Serials management

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Koha ILS pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

999

/user

Per month

Pricing details
Subscription
Free trial
Free plan
Pricing range

User opinions about Koha ILS price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of Koha ILS's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“Koha is an excellent software and i would recommend it to any library that is serious about helping its students.”
PM

PRINCE M.

Accounting Assistant

“This system very good and interesting. I think i want to use this system in the resource centre in my office.”
HJ

Hakiman J.

Librarian

Koha ILS support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat
24/7 (Live rep)
Email/Help Desk
Phone Support

Koha ILS FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does Koha ILS offer?

Koha ILS has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $999.00/month
Pricing model: Subscription, Open Source

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Q. Who are the typical users of Koha ILS?

Koha ILS has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does Koha ILS support?

Koha ILS supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Koha ILS offer an API?

No, Koha ILS does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Koha ILS offer?

Koha ILS offers the following support options:
Chat, 24/7 (Live rep), Email/Help Desk, Phone Support

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