# Genesis G4 Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Genesis G4 Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Library Automation products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/17406/Genesis-G4 --- # Genesis G4 Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Genesis G4 ## What is Genesis G4? Having two great library software systems, G4 network suite or "In The Cloud" Hosted Internet Services both are dynamic, highly versatile, easy-to-use by all types of libraries.. Driven by Librarians who tell us what they need and wish for in a program; we include features such as "Free" Point and Click MARC record retrieval & enrichment, multi-collection capabilities even Textbook control, remote Web-based product support sessions. Full, affordable, well thought out solutions. ## What is Genesis G4 used for? [Library Automation](https://www.capterra.com/library-automation-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 28 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 100% Neutral 0% Negative 0% Starting price $1295 Per User, One Time Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Genesis G4?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://www.lrms.com&name=Genesis G4) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Genesis G4 4.9 (28) VS. [4.7 (60)](https://www.capterra.com/p/29128/Mandarin/reviews/) Starting Price $1295 Per User, One Time Starting Price $500 Other, Per Year Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.8 (28) Ease Of Use 4.4 (60) Value For Money 4.9 (21) Value For Money 4.8 (40) Customer Service 4.9 (26) Customer Service 4.9 (59) ## Genesis G4 alternatives [4.8 (10)](https://www.capterra.com/p/157700/Lucidea-Integrated-Library-Systems/reviews/) Starting price $2500.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 100% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.8 (128)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010536/Surpass/reviews/) Starting price $55.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 98% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.8 (24)](https://www.capterra.com/p/27788/Alexandria/reviews/) Starting price $499.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (36)](https://www.capterra.com/p/40056/ResourceMate/reviews/) Starting price $495.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 89% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/17406/Genesis-G4/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Barcoding/RFID 5.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Identify and track items using barcode tags or RFID (radio-frequency identification) tags Catalog Management 5.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price Circulation Management 5.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Overseeing distribution of published materials, such as books, newspapers, magazines, etc. Fee Collection 5.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Automatically collect recurring fees or dues from members OPAC 4.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage Online Public Access Catalog information, such as title, keywords, subjects, and authors. Patron Management 3.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage library patron registration and accounts Genesis G4 19 features Manage asset purchase and monitor associated expenditures. Identify and track items using barcode tags or RFID (radio-frequency identification) tags Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price Caters to library management needs specific to churches Overseeing distribution of published materials, such as books, newspapers, magazines, etc. Automatically collect recurring fees or dues from members Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Caters to library management needs specific to law Manage Online Public Access Catalog information, such as title, keywords, subjects, and authors. Manage library patron registration and accounts Manage acquisition and allocation of periodicals. Caters to library management needs specific to private libraries Caters to library management needs specific to public libraries Manage allocation of and track books reserved for specific needs or people. Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects Caters to library management needs specific to school libraries Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Check-in and out via a mobile device or kiosk Manage acquisition and allocation of serials. Features 4.8 (27) 4.8 Based on 27 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.9 (21) Free Trial Basic $1,295 Per User,One Time Value for money 4.9 (21) 4.9 Based on 21 reviews ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.9 (26) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.9 (26) 4.9 Based on 26 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.9 Based on 28 reviews Filter by rating 5(24) 4(4) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent FR Favour R. SUPERVISOR Construction ### "Software usability and customer care" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 January 13, 2023 Amazing with touch of sustainability. Pros I've used the G4 product over the years, it has been a wonderful tool for business. The software keeps going through upgrade which has made my user usability increase. their customer care are amazing and work at a fast rate. Cons It is a complex software like we all know, getting full navigation into the system might take time. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Librarian Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Genesis G4 manages information resources for any use" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 April 28, 2021 Pros Genesis G4 helped me to design a system that keep track of legal nstruments for a law firm. The instruments are frequently used by a group of attorneys, therefore I implemented Reserve Shelf management module to take care of short loans. With Genesis, I am able to add, update or delete records pertaining to patrons. I also make use of Genesis G4's feature that creates labels to produce barcodes for fast check-in and check-out of the instruments. Genesis G4's Easy Cataloguing feature allows me to quickly create records of the publications by using the pre-designed templates. Fee Collection module in Genesis G4 helps us to seperate patrons who have paid annual subscription from those who have not. Cons Genesis G4 does not support Android operating system. Therefore patrons who use Android devices, and they are many, does not have access to the library system on their mobile devices. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor April 26, 2023 Thank you for your great review. Genesis G4 Online version is an excellent choice for many different markets. It does support the Android operating system, and Android mobile devices do work (Ex: Samsung Android Phone and Samsung Android Tablet can use G4's Administrative and OPAC Library Catalog) and Genesis G4 works flawlessly on it and has for several years now. Thank you. AR Amanda R. Associate Director Real Estate ### "Great System" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 October 25, 2019 Pros Pinpoint is a great system. It is very easy to use and I like the summaries provided and also that of the comments section so you can easily see where you are in the process of an applicant. Cons None to date, as noted above it is very easy to use and is user friendly! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BD Blair D. Librarian/Library Media Specialist Education Management ### "User-Friendly and Excellent Customer Service" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 October 23, 2018 Pros What I like most is that you can discover a solution mostly by self-exploring and experimenting, which makes it user-friendly. I am a new librarian in my second year and I was overwhelmed at first because I was not familiar with this program, however, I feel right at home with this program now. Customer service is the best thing about this software because of the prompt responses, the resources that have been given to me, and the warm welcomes I always receive with whatever questions I ask. I have found that if I have the time, I usually find what I am looking for. I also like that I can reserve specific barcode numbers if I need to for a specific group of books, even if I do not have the books yet (just to ensure that I will not duplicate those numbers). Cons Well, I don't know that this is an issue with the software but the most trouble I have had is aligning my printer settings with the system. I honestly believe that the problem is with the printers and not the software. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor October 26, 2018 Thank you Blair for sharing such a great review with the world. We enjoy so much working with you, and look forward to a long & fun relationship. Always bring us any ideas that would help you and/or others, as we want our Librarians to continue driving Genesis G4 to help customers and potential customers in the best ways possible. This is also why LRMS has always led the way. Mercy C. Assistant To The Director Libraries ### "Outstnding Stock manager in the Library" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 11, 2018 I am able to run reports and print labels using G4. This is so motivating and better. Pros Genesis G4 software can be deployed in many systems including Windows, Android, Mac and is web-based software which means being able to access inventory from any system and customization feature is available. Before I started using Genesis G4, I was really disturbed on the mode of training and its effectiveness. Folks, there is in person, live online and documentation which quickly equipped me with necessary skills. Cons So far, so good! I got no cons when it comes to G4. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JH Jessie H. Librarian Education Management ### "Awesome software" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 18, 2018 I love G4! They are very helpful and always there for you. Pros Very easy to understand. The software is very easy to use. Cons There isn't a thing I dislike about this software. It is AWESOME! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 20, 2018 Wow, thank you Jessie for the great review. We appreciate you so much as a customer, and you can count on LRMS to always be here for you. As you have always experienced...you speak & we listen. DB Dawn B. Technology Director Education Management ### ""Genesis G4 Library System"" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 13, 2018 I would recommend G4 software. We appreciate everything LRMS has done for our district and continues to do for our district. We love it and would like to thank LRMS for being such an outstanding company. Pros It is very user-friendly! We have used LRMS software since we first started our automated school libraries many years ago. Team are the greatest for customer service. They are always available for questions and the questions are answered in a timely fashion. Cons I cannot think of anything that we do not like about the software. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 18, 2018 We want to take a minute and say "Thank You" to you Dawn for such an outstanding review for LRMS and our Genesis G4 Library Software. We really do try to give our customers the help and support they expect and deserve from us. As you know, we will always be here to help in any way we can with your automation needs. Have a blessed day. Jennifer J. Freelance Web Developer and Social Media Manager Media Production ### "Great School Library Software" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 12, 2018 Pros G4 is very easy to use and has all of the features I need for my library. On the rare occasions that I need help, their customer service is extremely fast and helpful. Cons Al is constantly updating so there is nothing I can think of. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 17, 2018 Thank you Jennifer for the very nice review. No one says it better than the customer, so we hope this will help others who may be looking to automate or change their automation software. We are always here to help you. WD Wendi D. Librarian Primary/Secondary Education ### "I love this software and the company!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 10, 2018 I would describe my experience with G4 as awesome! I love the program and all the benefits it provides. Pros Everything. I've used this product for the nineteen years I've been with my dist. I love the program and I have seen the software grow and improve so much over the years I've been using it. The costumer service is out of this world! If I ever need anything customer support are always available for you. I am totally satisfied with the program. Cons I have only found a few issues over the years and customer support was able to walk me through them with ease. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 11, 2018 Wow Wendi, what an absolutely awesome review, thank you so much. There is nothing better than hearing it right from the customer's mouth; we appreciate you so much and love working with you. We hope you know that we will always be here for you. TW Tandy W. Library/Textbook Coordinator Libraries ### "Genesis G4 Library System" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 7, 2018 I use G4 in my Jr High / High School library where we check out library books, textbooks, computers, and equipment for classroom use. G4 takes care of all of these needs, helps with inventory and running reports on items checked out. Pros I have worked with G4 when it was G3 and in my own opinion it does everything I need and then some. I run the program as a stand alone for students to easily check-in and check-out themselves while I am working in G4 on my computer, adding new books or textbooks. The Customer Service is the BEST I've ever had to work with - Never, not once, have I ever hung up with them thinking it was a waste of time. They will work with you as long as it takes until the problem is solved, the report is built, or the printing error is corrected. I absolutely love the support I receive from the staff working with G4. Cons Nothing - G4 does everything I need. I have not had a problem in G4 that customer service has not walked me through - teaching me new tricks along the way! :) Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 10, 2018 Thank you so much Tandy for the awesome review you gave for G4 and for us as a company. We have enjoyed so much working with you as well through the years, and you are one of the reasons we have become successful. As with all our awesome Librarians, your voice matters to us. You speak and we listen. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/17406/Genesis-G4/reviews/) ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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