# OpenBiblio Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 OpenBiblio Software Review 2026: Features, Reviews, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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OpenBiblio

## What is OpenBiblio?

OpenBiblio is a free library system written in PHP. This software combines OPAC, lending functions, media management, staff- and user management in one software package. The program was specifically designed to facilitate library working and streamline basic tasks for smaller libraries. Due to PHP programming, OpenBiblio can be run on a web server. The program software runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms.

## What is OpenBiblio used for?

[Library Automation](https://www.capterra.com/library-automation-software/)

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## Compare with a popular alternative

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### OpenBiblio

0.0

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[### LPT:One](https://www.capterra.com/p/124536/LPT-One/)

[3.9 (8)](https://www.capterra.com/p/124536/LPT-One/reviews/)

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Free Version

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3.6 (8)

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3.8 (6)

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3.2 (6)

## OpenBiblio alternatives

Highest Rated

[Polaris ILS](https://www.capterra.com/p/235000/Polaris-ILS/)

[5.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/235000/Polaris-ILS/#reviews)

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## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Circulation Management

Overseeing distribution of published materials, such as books, newspapers, magazines, etc.

OPAC

Manage Online Public Access Catalog information, such as title, keywords, subjects, and authors.

Public Libraries

Caters to library management needs specific to public libraries

Reporting & Statistics

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

User Management

Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks

OpenBiblio 5 features

Overseeing distribution of published materials, such as books, newspapers, magazines, etc.

Manage Online Public Access Catalog information, such as title, keywords, subjects, and authors.

Caters to library management needs specific to public libraries

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks

## Pricing

### Starting price

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## Support, customer service and training options

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

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