VuFind AlternativesLibrary Managers and other similar apps like VuFind

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 a Library Manager 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 SLiMS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VuFind are Koha, DSpace, BibLivre and Blacklight.

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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.

    14 Koha alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. 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

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  4. 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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    • Windows
     
  5. 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  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

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    • 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

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    • Linux
     
  9. 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.

    10 Greenstone Digital Library alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • 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

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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