TinyCat Alternatives

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

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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 TinyCat.

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

    • Koha is Free and Open SourceTinyCat is Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. BiblioteQ icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • BiblioteQ is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to TinyCat.

    • BiblioteQ is Free and Open SourceTinyCat is Free Personal and Proprietary
  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. 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 Web-based alternative to TinyCat.

    • VuFind is Free and Open SourceTinyCat is Free Personal and Proprietary
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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 TinyCat.

    • CodeAchi Library Management System is Paid and ProprietaryTinyCat is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • CodeAchi Library Management System is LightweightTinyCat is not according to our users
  6. Evergreen ILS icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. 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
     
  8. 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
     
  9. 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 TinyCat.

    • Lumibib Libo is Paid and ProprietaryTinyCat is Free Personal and Proprietary
  10. Aleph icon
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    The Aleph integrated library system provides libraries with tools and workflow support.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. 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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