Open Source TinyCat Alternatives

The best open source alternative to TinyCat is SLiMS. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to TinyCat and eight of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to TinyCat are Koha, BiblioteQ, VuFind and BibLivre.

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  1. SLiMS icon
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    As a complete Library Management System, SLiMS (Senayan Library Management System) has many features that will help libraries and librarians to do their job easily and quickly. Below are some features provided by SLiMS :

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. 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.

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. 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
     
  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:

    18 VuFind alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. 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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  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. 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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. FOLIO icon
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    Join a community of libraries and vendors building the open source library services platform of the future

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
     
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