# Best Free Library Automation Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra

> Find and compare the 2026 best free Library Automation software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours.

Source: https://www.capterra.com/library-automation-software/s/free

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# Best Library Automation Software for free

For more information consult our [Library Automation Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content)

[## Mandarin](https://www.capterra.com/p/29128/Mandarin/)

[4.7 (60)](https://www.capterra.com/p/29128/Mandarin/reviews/)

Web-based, hosted, library management software to help single and multiple sites lower costs and save time with M5 hosting. [Learn more about Mandarin](https://www.capterra.com/p/29128/Mandarin/)

Library Automation features reviewers most value

Circulation Management

Fee Collection

Inventory Management

OPAC

Patron Management

Periodicals Management

Reserve Shelf Management

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Serials Management

[## CodeAchi Library Management System](https://www.capterra.com/p/183633/CodeAchi-Library-Management-System/)

[4.5 (31)](https://www.capterra.com/p/183633/CodeAchi-Library-Management-System/reviews/)

Elevate library operations with user-friendly software. Ideal for schools, colleges, Churches, and public libraries. Top Recommended! [Learn more about CodeAchi Library Management System](https://www.capterra.com/p/183633/CodeAchi-Library-Management-System/)

Library Automation features reviewers most value

Circulation Management

Fee Collection

Inventory Management

OPAC

Patron Management

Periodicals Management

Reserve Shelf Management

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Serials Management

[## Handy Library Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/44288/Handy-Library-Manager/)

[4.7 (18)](https://www.capterra.com/p/44288/Handy-Library-Manager/reviews/)

Handy Library Manager is an affordable and easy-to-use Windows software designed for small and medium libraries. [Learn more about Handy Library Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/44288/Handy-Library-Manager/)

Library Automation features reviewers most value

Circulation Management

Fee Collection

Inventory Management

OPAC

Patron Management

Periodicals Management

Reserve Shelf Management

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Serials Management

[## Koha](https://www.capterra.com/p/153941/Koha/)

[4.3 (11)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153941/Koha/reviews/)

ByWater offers the highest level of implementation, support, hosting, development and training for the Koha Open Source ILS [Learn more about Koha](https://www.capterra.com/p/153941/Koha/)

Library Automation features reviewers most value

Circulation Management

Fee Collection

Inventory Management

OPAC

Patron Management

Periodicals Management

Reserve Shelf Management

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Serials Management

[## ps-biblio](https://www.capterra.com/p/237469/ps-biblio/)

[4.6 (9)](https://www.capterra.com/p/237469/ps-biblio/reviews/)

ps-biblio is one of the leading software solutions for managing libraries in German-speaking countries (> 3,000 libraries) [Learn more about ps-biblio](https://www.capterra.com/p/237469/ps-biblio/)

Library Automation features reviewers most value

Circulation Management

Fee Collection

Inventory Management

OPAC

Patron Management

Periodicals Management

Reserve Shelf Management

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Serials Management

[## OPALS](https://www.capterra.com/p/82990/OPALS/)

[4.8 (5)](https://www.capterra.com/p/82990/OPALS/#reviews)

Cooperatively developed, Cloud &Web-based, open source access to information databases and library collections. [Learn more about OPALS](https://www.capterra.com/p/82990/OPALS/)

Library Automation features reviewers most value

Circulation Management

Fee Collection

Inventory Management

OPAC

Patron Management

Periodicals Management

Reserve Shelf Management

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Serials Management

[## Libib](https://www.capterra.com/p/207388/Libib/)

[4.8 (4)](https://www.capterra.com/p/207388/Libib/#reviews)

Cloud-based library management solution designed to help users create multiple libraries, catalog books, tags, add notes, and more. [Learn more about Libib](https://www.capterra.com/p/207388/Libib/)

Library Automation features reviewers most value

Circulation Management

Fee Collection

Inventory Management

OPAC

Patron Management

Periodicals Management

Reserve Shelf Management

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Serials Management

[## Librarika](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012696/Librarika/)

[4.0 (2)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012696/Librarika/#reviews)

Librarika is an open platform for anybody wanting to manage their physical or virtual library online using Integrated Library System [Learn more about Librarika](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012696/Librarika/)

Library Automation features reviewers most value

Circulation Management

Fee Collection

Inventory Management

OPAC

Patron Management

Periodicals Management

Reserve Shelf Management

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Serials Management

[## TinyCat](https://www.capterra.com/p/268527/TinyCat/)

[5.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/268527/TinyCat/#reviews)

The best and most affordable online library management system for small libraries, powered by LibraryThing. [Learn more about TinyCat](https://www.capterra.com/p/268527/TinyCat/)

Library Automation features reviewers most value

Circulation Management

Fee Collection

Inventory Management

OPAC

Patron Management

Periodicals Management

Reserve Shelf Management

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Serials Management

[## Lexwin](https://www.capterra.com/p/133089/Lexwin/)

0.0 (0)

Windows based freeware for library automation; inventory, circulation, import-export, global editing and web catalog. [Learn more about Lexwin](https://www.capterra.com/p/133089/Lexwin/)

Library Automation features reviewers most value

Circulation Management

Fee Collection

Inventory Management

OPAC

Patron Management

Periodicals Management

Reserve Shelf Management

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Serials Management

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