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, CodeAchi Library Management System, Evergreen ILS and Omeka.

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FOLIO alternatives page was last updated Dec 24, 2023
  1. Koha icon
     10 likes

    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
    Koha screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Koha Features

    1.  Catalog
    2.  Web-Based
    Koha iconFOLIO Icon

    Koha VS FOLIO

    Is Koha a good alternative to FOLIO?
     
    • Koha is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to FOLIO.

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

    • Koha is Free and Open SourceFOLIO is also Free and Open Source
  2. BiblioteQ icon
     4 likes

    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.

    36 BiblioteQ alternatives
    BiblioteQ screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    BiblioteQ Features

    1.  Catalog
    BiblioteQ iconFOLIO Icon

    BiblioteQ VS FOLIO

    Is BiblioteQ a good alternative to FOLIO?
     
    • BiblioteQ is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to FOLIO.

    • BiblioteQ is Free and Open SourceFOLIO is also Free and Open Source
  3. CodeAchi Library Management System icon
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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

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    CodeAchi Library Management System VS FOLIO

    Is this a good alternative to FOLIO?
     
    • CodeAchi Library Management System is the most popular commercial alternative to FOLIO.

    • CodeAchi Library Management System is Paid and ProprietaryFOLIO is Free and Open Source
    • CodeAchi Library Management System is LightweightFOLIO is not according to our users
  4. Evergreen ILS icon
     2 likes

    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.

    14 Evergreen ILS alternatives
    Searching the catalog.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Evergreen ILS Features

    1.  Catalog
    Evergreen ILS iconFOLIO Icon

    Evergreen ILS VS FOLIO

    Is Evergreen ILS a good alternative to FOLIO?
     
  5. Omeka icon
     2 likes

    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron

    Omeka Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Themes
    Omeka iconFOLIO Icon

    Omeka VS FOLIO

    Is Omeka a good alternative to FOLIO?
     
  6. PhpMyBibli icon
     1 like

    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

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PhpMyBibli Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    PhpMyBibli iconFOLIO Icon

    PhpMyBibli VS FOLIO

    Is PhpMyBibli a good alternative to FOLIO?
     
  7. TinyCat icon
     1 like

    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 PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • LibraryThing
    TinyCat iconFOLIO Icon

    TinyCat VS FOLIO

    Is TinyCat a good alternative to FOLIO?
     
    • TinyCat is the most popular Web-based alternative to FOLIO.

    • TinyCat is Free Personal and ProprietaryFOLIO is Free and Open Source
  8. OpenBiblio icon
     1 like

    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

    • FreeOpen 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

    OpenBiblio iconFOLIO Icon

    OpenBiblio VS FOLIO

    Is OpenBiblio a good alternative to FOLIO?
     
  9. Lumibib Libo icon
     1 like

    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
    Lumibib Libo iconFOLIO Icon

    Lumibib Libo VS FOLIO

    Is Lumibib Libo a good alternative to FOLIO?
     
    • Lumibib Libo is the most popular SaaS alternative to FOLIO.

    • Lumibib Libo is Paid and ProprietaryFOLIO is Free and Open Source
  10. 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.

    8 BibLivre alternatives
    BibLivre screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    BibLivre Features

    1.  Catalog
    2.  Book Manager
    BibLivre iconFOLIO Icon

    BibLivre VS FOLIO

    Is BibLivre a good alternative to FOLIO?
     
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