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description: Compare Surpass vs Koha to learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in Australia.
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# Compare Surpass vs Koha

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Surpass | Koha |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 128 | 11 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 55.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | - |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Surpass

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

### Koha

ByWater supports libraries of all shapes and sizes including public and academic libraries of all sizes, special academic libraries, law libraries and large consortia.

## Key features

### Surpass

- Barcoding/RFID
- Catalog Management
- Church Libraries
- Circulation Management
- Customizable Reports
- Digital Asset Management
- Fee Collection
- Inventory Management
- Law Libraries
- OPAC
- Patron Management
- Periodicals Management
- Private Libraries
- Public Libraries
- Reservations Management
- Reserve Shelf Management
- School Libraries
- Search/Filter
- Self Check-In/Check-Out
- Serials Management

### Koha

- Barcoding/RFID
- Catalog Management
- Church Libraries
- Circulation Management
- Fee Collection
- Inventory Management
- Law Libraries
- OPAC
- Patron Management
- Periodicals Management
- Private Libraries
- Public Libraries
- Reserve Shelf Management
- School Libraries
- Search/Filter
- Self Check-In/Check-Out
- Serials Management

## Links

- [View Surpass Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/8980/surpass)
- [View Koha Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/153941/koha)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/8980/153941/surpass/vs/koha)

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