VuFind Alternatives

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

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

    • Koha is Free and Open SourceVuFind is also Free and Open Source
  2. DSpace icon
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    DSpace open source software enables open sharing of content that spans organizations, continents and time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
    • DSpace is the most popular Web-based & Windows alternative to VuFind.

    • DSpace is Free and Open SourceVuFind is also Free and Open Source
  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. Blacklight icon
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    Blacklight is a free and open source ruby-on-rails based discovery interface (a.k.a. “next-generation catalog”) especially optimized for heterogeneous collections. You can use it as a library catalog, as a front end for a digital repository, or as a single-search interface to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Blacklight is the most popular Mac alternative to VuFind.

    • Blacklight is Free and Open SourceVuFind is also Free and Open Source
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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 VuFind.

    • CodeAchi Library Management System is Paid and ProprietaryVuFind is Free and Open Source
    • CodeAchi Library Management System is LightweightVuFind 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
     
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    Invenio is a free, open-source software to run a digital library or document repository on the web.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. TinyCat icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • LibraryThing
     
  11. 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
     
  12. 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 VuFind.

    • Lumibib Libo is Paid and ProprietaryVuFind is Free and Open Source
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