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OpenBiblio
PHP-based administration software for libraries
OpenBiblio Alternatives & Competitors (2026)
Top 3 free alternatives

Mandarin
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Web-based & fully customizable library automation software


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Catalog Management
5/5
Data Import/Export
5/5
Customizable Templates
5/5
Top Features
No unique features

ResourceMate
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Library automation and cataloging software


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Inventory Management
N/A
Serials Management
N/A
Search/Filter
N/A
Top Features
Reporting & Statistics
N/A
User Management
N/A

Surpass
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Library automation system for public & corporate libraries


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Online Catalog
5/5
Content Management
5/5
User Management
5/5
Top Features
No unique features

Soutron
Based on GetApp‘s extensive, proprietary database of in-depth, verified user reviews
Cloud-based Information Management Platform


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Access Controls/Permissions
5/5
Data Import/Export
5/5
Customizable Branding
5/5
Top Features
Public Libraries
N/A


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Barcoding/RFID
5/5
Acquisition Management
5/5
Circulation Management
4/5
Top Features
No unique features


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Alerts/Notifications
N/A
Private Libraries
N/A
Third-Party Integrations
N/A
Top Features
User Management
N/A


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Catalog Management
N/A
Patron Management
N/A
Access Controls/Permissions
N/A
Top Features
Public Libraries
N/A
Reporting & Statistics
N/A
User Management
N/A


Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Catalog Management
5/5
Patron Management
5/5
Serials Management
5/5
Top Features
Reporting & Statistics
N/A


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Reporting & Statistics
5/5
Inventory Management
5/5
Content Library
5/5
Top Features
No unique features


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Inventory Management
5/5
Circulation Management
5/5
Access Controls/Permissions
5/5
Top Features
Public Libraries
N/A


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Reporting & Statistics
4/5
Patron Management
4/5
Circulation Management
4/5
Top Features
No unique features


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Access Controls/Permissions
N/A
Inventory Management
N/A
Periodicals Management
N/A
Top Features
No unique features


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Catalog Management
N/A
Data Import/Export
N/A
Barcode Recognition
N/A
Top Features
OPAC
N/A
User Management
N/A


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Barcode/Ticket Scanning
N/A
Private Libraries
N/A
Tagging
N/A
Top Features
Reporting & Statistics
N/A


Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Serials Management
5/5
Inventory Management
5/5
OPAC
4.8/5
Top Features
Public Libraries
N/A
Reporting & Statistics
N/A
User Management
N/A


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Self Service Portal
N/A
Data Import/Export
N/A
Periodicals Management
N/A
Top Features
Public Libraries
N/A
User Management
N/A


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Digital Asset Management
N/A
Records Management
N/A
School Libraries
N/A
Top Features
Public Libraries
N/A
Reporting & Statistics
N/A


Value for money
No pricing info
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Full Text Search
5/5
Digital Asset Management
4.5/5
Circulation Management
4.5/5
Top Features
No unique features


Value for money
Starting price
No pricing info
Functionality
Search/Filter
5/5
Patron Management
5/5
Circulation Management
5/5
Top Features
No unique features

