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 DSpace, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Evergreen ILS are Koha, VuFind, CodeAchi Library Management System and Omeka.

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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.

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Evergreen ILS alternatives page was last updated Dec 24, 2023
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  1. DSpace icon
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    DSpace

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    DSpace open source software enables open sharing of content that spans organizations, continents and time.

    9 DSpace alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    DSpace Features

    1.  Records management
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    DSpace VS Evergreen ILS

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

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

    • DSpace is Free and Open SourceEvergreen ILS is also Free and Open Source
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    Koha

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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Koha Features

    1.  Catalog
    2.  Web-Based
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    Koha VS Evergreen ILS

    Is Koha a good alternative to Evergreen ILS?
     

    • Koha is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Evergreen ILS.

    • Koha is Free and Open SourceEvergreen ILS is also Free and Open Source
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    VuFind

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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:

    17 VuFind alternatives
    VuFind screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    VuFind Features

    1.  Catalog
    2.  Portal
    VuFind iconEvergreen ILS Icon

    VuFind VS Evergreen ILS

    Is VuFind a good alternative to Evergreen ILS?
     

    • VuFind is the most popular Mac alternative to Evergreen ILS.

    • VuFind is Free and Open SourceEvergreen ILS is also Free and Open Source
  5. CodeAchi Library Management System icon
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    CodeAchi Library Management System

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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.

    13 CodeAchi Library Management System alternatives
    Add Your books

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Renew and return Items
    Dashboard
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    Issue Books to member

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Works Offline
    CodeAchi Library Management System iconEvergreen ILS Icon

    CodeAchi Library Management System VS Evergreen ILS

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    • 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
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    Omeka

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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.

    60 Omeka alternatives
    Omeka screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron

    Omeka Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Themes
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    Omeka iconEvergreen ILS Icon

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  7. PhpMyBibli icon
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    PhpMyBibli

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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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PhpMyBibli Features

    1.  Multiple languages
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  9. TinyCat icon
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    TinyCat

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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.

    11 TinyCat alternatives
    TinyCat administration screen

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • LibraryThing
    Basic settings and more
    The online catalogue
    +1
    Item information from the online catalogue
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  10. Invenio

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

    12 Invenio alternatives
    Invenio screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Invenio Features

    1.  Records management
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    +1
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  11. Greenstone Digital Library icon
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    Greenstone Digital Library

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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.

    10 Greenstone Digital Library alternatives
    Greenstone Digital Library screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Greenstone Digital Library Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Scalable
    3.  Feature flag
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    Greenstone Digital Library VS Evergreen ILS

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  12. OpenBiblio icon
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    OpenBiblio

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    It is an easy to use, automated library system written in PHP containing OPAC, circulation, cataloging, and staff administration functionality.

    11 OpenBiblio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    OpenBiblio Features

    1.  Catalog
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.7.2, released in August 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website

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  13. Lumibib Libo icon
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    Lumibib Libo

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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...

    16 Lumibib Libo alternatives
    Professional interface

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Lumibib Libo Features

    1.  Reservation
    Reservation
    Passwordless login
    +1
    API REST
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    Lumibib Libo VS Evergreen ILS

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    • Lumibib Libo is the most popular SaaS alternative to Evergreen ILS.

    • Lumibib Libo is Paid and ProprietaryEvergreen ILS is Free and Open Source
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    FOLIO

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    Join a community of libraries and vendors building the open source library services platform of the future

    10 FOLIO alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    FOLIO iconEvergreen ILS Icon

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