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, VuFind, CodeAchi Library Management System and Evergreen ILS.

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TinyCat alternatives are mainly Library Managers but may also be Learning Management Systems. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of 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.

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TinyCat 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 iconTinyCat Icon

    Koha VS TinyCat

    Is Koha a good alternative to TinyCat?
     
    • 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
     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.

    37 BiblioteQ alternatives
    BiblioteQ screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    BiblioteQ Features

    1.  Catalog
    BiblioteQ iconTinyCat Icon

    BiblioteQ VS TinyCat

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

    • BiblioteQ is Free and Open SourceTinyCat is Free Personal and Proprietary
  3. VuFind icon
     6 likes

    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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    VuFind Features

    1.  Catalog
    2.  Portal
    VuFind iconTinyCat Icon

    VuFind VS TinyCat

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

    • VuFind is Free and Open SourceTinyCat is Free Personal and Proprietary
  4. 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 iconTinyCat Icon

    CodeAchi Library Management System VS TinyCat

    Is this a good alternative to TinyCat?
     
    • 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
  5. 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 iconTinyCat Icon

    Evergreen ILS VS TinyCat

    Is Evergreen ILS a good alternative to TinyCat?
     
  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 iconTinyCat Icon

    PhpMyBibli VS TinyCat

    Is PhpMyBibli a good alternative to TinyCat?
     
  7. 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 iconTinyCat Icon

    OpenBiblio VS TinyCat

    Is OpenBiblio a good alternative to TinyCat?
     
  8. 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 iconTinyCat Icon

    Lumibib Libo VS TinyCat

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

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

    7 Aleph alternatives
    Aleph screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Aleph iconTinyCat Icon

    Aleph VS TinyCat

    Is Aleph a good alternative to TinyCat?
     
  10. BibLivre icon
     Like this app

    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 iconTinyCat Icon

    BibLivre VS TinyCat

    Is BibLivre a good alternative to TinyCat?
     
  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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    FOLIO iconTinyCat Icon

    FOLIO VS TinyCat

    Is FOLIO a good alternative to TinyCat?
     
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