Koha

Open source

Full-featured open-source integrated library system with web-based staff and OPAC interfaces.

by Koha CommunityOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://koha-community.org/documentation/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): ILS, open source, libraries, MARC 21, web-basedVerified

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://git.koha-community.org/koha-community/kohaVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): GPL-3.0-or-laterVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Full-featured ILS with acquisitions, circulation and cataloging modules, Serials management and authorities control, Flexible reporting and label printing, Offline circulation when Internet access is not available, MARC 21, UNIMARC, z39.50, SRU/SW, SIP2 and SIP/NCIP standards complianceVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Libraries of all sizes and consortia wanting a free, open-source, web-based ILS with no vendor lock-inVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Library management for consortia of all sizes, multi-branch and single-branch libraries, Web-based OPAC, circulation and self-checkoutVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 26.05.05Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1999Verified
Headquarters country(US): New ZealandVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

User reviews

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