# Auto Librarian Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Auto Librarian Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Library Automation products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/23381/Auto-Librarian --- # Auto Librarian Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on August 24, 2025 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) Auto Librarian ## What is Auto Librarian? The new Auto Librarian Cloud is light weight and super fast. Catalog search capabilities enable all categories to be searched simultaneously. Intuitive Menu Tab System for quick access to any menu option. Speedy Circulation Tab for efficient checkouts, checkins and fines. Material/Patron grids allow for multiple levels of search and are paged instantly. All levels of reports for materials, circulation and patrons. Settings area gives complete admin flexibility. Secure SSL connection. ## What is Auto Librarian used for? [Library Automation](https://www.capterra.com/library-automation-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 11 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not 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 Auto Librarian?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://www.autolib.com&name=Auto Librarian) ## 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. ### Auto Librarian 4.5 (11) VS. [4.6 (7)](https://www.capterra.com/p/82545/SoutronGLOBAL/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $2500 Flat Rate, Per Year Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.5 (11) Ease Of Use 4.6 (7) Value For Money 4.6 (10) Value For Money 4.4 (5) Customer Service 5.0 (11) Customer Service 4.7 (7) ## Auto Librarian alternatives [4.7 (60)](https://www.capterra.com/p/29128/Mandarin/reviews/) Starting price $500.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [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 [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 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 [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/23381/Auto-Librarian/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Circulation Management 4.0 (1) 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Overseeing distribution of published materials, such as books, newspapers, magazines, etc. Barcoding/RFID Identify and track items using barcode tags or RFID (radio-frequency identification) tags Catalog Management Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price Church Libraries Caters to library management needs specific to churches Digital Asset Management Manage digital assets Fee Collection Automatically collect recurring fees or dues from members Auto Librarian 14 features 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. Manage digital assets Automatically collect recurring fees or dues from members Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply An online catalog of inventory that customers can view 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 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 Features 4.3 (11) 4.3 Based on 11 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.6 (10) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Value for money 4.6 (10) 4.6 Based on 10 reviews ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 5.0 (11) 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 5.0 (11) 5.0 Based on 11 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.5 Based on 11 reviews Filter by rating 5(5) 4(6) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent CO CYNTHIA O. Library Media Tech Education Management ### "ON THE CLOUD" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 June 14, 2021 Overall pleasantly pleased with the functionality and performance of AutoLibrarian cloud version. Support staff is excellent, response time is great. Pros I really like that I can access my database from anywhere, especially helpful during this pandemic. The cloud feature allowed me to work from home, performing most every function I needed. Cons Fines and receipts. I have not yet figured out how to generate fines, pay fines and print receipts. I also wish you could search a last name at checkout, rather than go to the borrower function and locate the id number. 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 June 15, 2021 In the Check In Menu when a Material is checked out there is an area where a fine is generated which can be cancelled, paid for and a receipt printed out which is detailed in the Help file. Just an oversight of the reviewer. At Check Out there is a search capability in Borrowers with a dedicated icon that brings the searched borrower number back to the Check Out screen seamlessly. This is outlined in the Check Out Help. Again, just an oversight of the reviewer. AU Anonymous User Librarian Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Auto Librarian caters for the present generation's information seeking behaviour." 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 May 13, 2021 As an internet based implementation, my institution has saved a substantial amount of money by having the server managed by the manufacturer. Above all, internet brought the services at the door steps of patrons Pros Ever since we implemented Auto Librarian, additional modules and upgrades are automatically available in our community library's system, removing the need for physical maintenance. With Auto Librarian's capability to circulate e-resources, we are able to disseminate a single file to many patrons simultaneously. As Auto Librarian users, file incompatibility is no longer an issue. Auto Librarian has links to relevant readers such as Microsoft and adobe acrobat readers. I have customised the Event Calendar features to work as my library's marketing and promotional tool. Through this feature, I inform my patrons about the goings on of the library such as book fairs, opening time and other important events. Internet Research feature helps our library to meet the diverse information needs of the community. Links to various websites and search engines are available for both library staff and patrons' use. Cons Reliance on internet connectivity leads to system downtime when internet is off. I wish Auto Librarian is capable of enabling us to perform basic services such as check in, check out and reservation while offline. Reasons for choosing Auto Librarian We won't need to replace Auto Librarian to meet the changing needs of society. The manufacturer does this job on our behalf, without extra cost. 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. GD Gayla D. Church Office Administrator Religious Institutions ### "Auto Librarian Review" 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 7/10 March 17, 2021 Very pleased. Pros I like the fact that everything is now in the cloud so we have access to it remotely if need be. Cons I have not encountered anything negative. 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. JW Julie W. Librarian Libraries ### "Auto Librarian Cloud Review" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 12, 2021 The customer service is exceptional. Whenever I have had a question, comment, or request it is answered almost immediately and very helpful. This is very important to me and my expectations have been met. Pros The ease of student check in and check out of materials. Cons Some of the fields from the previous version of Auto Librarian are no longer available. I liked the previous versions reporting of overdue notices in some ways better. Reasons for choosing Auto Librarian Our school has had this product for many years. 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. AG Audra G. Librarian Libraries ### "Excellent Customer Support" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 15, 2020 Pros AutoLibrarian is relatively intuitive to learn and use, especially with the excellent help from its creators. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] have always responded promptly to any query for assistance, and their directions are clear and concise. The cost is very reasonable for the quality of the program and tech support you receive. Just as an example, after asking if a particular report feature existed--the ability to identify checkouts by call number, like all the DVDs or children's books that have been checked out between a certain date--the creators considered the request and actually created the code that would allow such a report to be made. If that isn't awesome support, I don't know what is! Cons Our library is in a remote area and sometimes the internet does not work, so we are not always able to use AutoLibrarian Cloud. In previous years, when records were updated annually and manually, we always had access to the program on our computer's hard-drive, but honestly, the convenience of the Cloud version outweighs the occasional interruption caused by internet down time (which, of course, is not caused by AutoLibrarian). 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. LJ Leigh J. Librarian Education Management ### "Excellent Customer Service" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 August 21, 2020 Pros Since using Auto Librarian Cloud, I have been so pleased with the excellent customer service. If I ever have any questions or requests, they are very quick to respond and help me. Cons The few things I did not like at first have now been taken care of and now I'm very pleased. Reasons for choosing Auto Librarian We already used Auto Librarian and the switch to Auto Librarian Cloud was seamless. The price was great and they handled all the updates for us. 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. SS Sharon S. Church librarian Religious Institutions ### "Auto Librarian Cloud is easy to use!" 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 9/10 May 3, 2020 I would highly recommend Auto Librarian Cloud to any church library that is looking for a program that is easy to use and implement. Pros Our church has been using Auto Librarian software for many years, and it has worked very well in our church library. This upgrade to the cloud version has been very nice. This allows admins and users to utilize the church library remotely from the convenience of their own homes. This cloud version has made it easier to remain current and up-to-date in the library because of the ability to access it remotely. I really like the program, and it is easy to use. Cons Overall no complaints or issues with Auto Librarian Cloud. The only difficulty we had was getting the labels to print the way we wanted and interfacing the printer with the program. 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. JN Jessica N. Librarian Education Management ### "Auto Librarian Cloud" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 April 13, 2020 I like that I am able to access Auto Librarian from anywhere. I manage three elementary schools and need to switch back and forth often. The tech support is very helpful and replies quickly with solutions. They are knowledgeable in the world of library circulation programs and have a product that is efficient and reasonably priced. Pros Auto Librarian is very easy to set up and use. It is a very basic library management system that does what it needs to do in our small libraries. Cons Because we allow our students the ability to search for materials using this product, I would like to see some kid-friendly icons or images that would make it easier for younger students to be able to conduct their search. 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. ST Sheila T. Librarian/Media Specialist Libraries ### "Auto Librarian Cloud Ease of Use" 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 February 12, 2020 I am beyond impressed by the almost immediate feedback and assistance when I contact Technical Support. An example of this is when I asked if there was a Hold feature on our library software that could be used so I could keep track of popular books and who wanted to read it next. Within a short period of time I received a reply asking for more specific information regarding how it would be used. They then configured my system so that this feature could be added. It works perfectly and has been a game changer. This happens each time I contact them with a question. The response time is very short and they work to clarify the problem and resolve it with specific directions. Pros I love how easy this is to use and the fact that both students and staff can access their library accounts and keep track of what books they have out and what we have in the library. The product is continually upgraded to make it easy to use. Technical support is very responsive and works to ensure that the product meets all of our needs. Cons So far this product meets all of our needs so I don't have a specific concern. Alternatives considered [Follett Destiny Library Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/8972/Destiny-Library-Manager/) Reasons for choosing Auto Librarian The price was much more affordable for a small, private school which was a big consideration. The ease of use and the technical support makes it an even more attractive alternative. 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. AD Ann D. Librarian Libraries ### "Great service!" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 June 5, 2019 I have found this company to be awesome to work with! They truly listen and want to help! Pros Auto Librarian Cloud is great! Each time I have contacted ALC, I have received prompt responses and great support. I most appreciate being able to look at overdue books according to each class of students. As each of my classes comes to the library it is helpful to be able to tell the kids who still has books out. I also enjoy, as I am looking up a book in the system, the way that it allows you to click on a Google Books link to get more information about it. Cons One thing that I would find helpful would be to be able to renew a book, rather than having to check it in and check it back out again. 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 February 18, 2020 We addressed the reviewer's concern and added a Speedy Renewal feature which is available in Checkin menu option. 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