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# Compare VERSO vs Surpass

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> Detailed comparison between VERSO and Surpass. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | VERSO | Surpass |
| **Overall rating** | 4.0/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 2 | 128 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 950.00 | USD 55.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### VERSO

Public Libraries primarily.

### Surpass

Schools, public libraries, churches, hospitals, museums, corporate libraries

## Key features

### VERSO

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Catalog Management
- Church Libraries
- Circulation Management
- Content Library
- Customisable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Fee Collection
- Inventory Management
- Law Libraries
- OPAC
- Online Catalog
- Patron Management
- Periodicals Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reserve Shelf Management
- Resource Management
- Search/Filter
- Self Check-In/Check-Out
- Serials Management

### Surpass

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Catalog Management
- Church Libraries
- Circulation Management
- Content Library
- Customisable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Fee Collection
- Inventory Management
- Law Libraries
- OPAC
- Online Catalog
- Patron Management
- Periodicals Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reserve Shelf Management
- Resource Management
- Search/Filter
- Self Check-In/Check-Out
- Serials Management

## Links

- [View VERSO Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/8951/verso)
- [View Surpass Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/8980/surpass)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/8951/8980/verso/vs/surpass)

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