Evergreen ILS Alternatives

Evergreen ILS is described as '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' and is an app in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Evergreen ILS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and Web-based apps. The best Evergreen ILS alternative is Koha, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Evergreen ILS are DSpace, VuFind, CodeAchi Library Management System 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
     
    • Koha is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Evergreen ILS.

    • Koha is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Evergreen ILS.

    • Koha is Free and Open SourceEvergreen ILS is also Free and Open Source
  2. DSpace icon
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    DSpace open source software enables open sharing of content that spans organizations, continents and time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
    • DSpace is the most popular Web-based & Windows alternative to Evergreen ILS.

    • DSpace is Free and Open SourceEvergreen ILS is also Free and Open Source
  3. VuFind icon
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    VuFind is a library resource portal designed and developed for libraries by libraries. The goal of VuFind is to enable your users to search and browse through all of your librarys resources by replacing the traditional OPAC to include:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • VuFind is the most popular Mac alternative to Evergreen ILS.

    • VuFind is Free and Open SourceEvergreen ILS is also Free and Open Source
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    Elevate your library's efficiency and accessibility with CodeAchi Library Management System, the user-friendly solution trusted by educational institutions, churches, and public libraries worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • CodeAchi Library Management System is the most popular commercial alternative to Evergreen ILS.

    • CodeAchi Library Management System is Paid and ProprietaryEvergreen ILS is Free and Open Source
    • CodeAchi Library Management System is LightweightEvergreen ILS is not according to our users
  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).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Invenio is a free, open-source software to run a digital library or document repository on the web.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Greenstone is a suite of software tools for building and distributing digital library collections on the Internet or CD-ROM. It is open-source, multilingual software, issued under the terms of the GNU General Public License.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. 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
     
  10. 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
     
  11. 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

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Lumibib Libo is the most popular SaaS alternative to Evergreen ILS.

    • Lumibib Libo is Paid and ProprietaryEvergreen ILS is Free and Open Source
  12. FOLIO icon
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    Join a community of libraries and vendors building the open source library services platform of the future

    10 FOLIO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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