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# Compare Surpass vs Oliver v5

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> Detailed comparison between Surpass and Oliver v5. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Surpass | Oliver v5 |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 128 | 19 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 55.00 | $2,990.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Surpass

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

### Oliver v5

Secondary, Primary/Preparatory and K-12 school libraries love using Oliver v5. Softlink Education also services a number of central education departments, with 30 to 2400 schools.

## Key features

### Surpass

- Activity Dashboard
- Catalog Management
- Circulation Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Digital Asset Management
- Equipment Tracking
- Fee Collection
- Full Text Search
- Inventory Management
- OPAC
- Online Catalog
- Patron Management
- Periodicals Management
- Reservations Management
- Reserve Shelf Management
- Resource Management
- Search/Filter
- Self Check-In/Check-Out
- Serials Management

### Oliver v5

- Activity Dashboard
- Catalog Management
- Circulation Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Digital Asset Management
- Equipment Tracking
- Fee Collection
- Full Text Search
- Inventory Management
- OPAC
- Online Catalog
- Patron Management
- Periodicals Management
- Reservations Management
- Reserve Shelf Management
- Resource Management
- Search/Filter
- Self Check-In/Check-Out
- Serials Management

## Links

- [View Surpass Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/8980/surpass)
- [View Oliver v5 Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/182604/oliver-v5)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/8980/182604/surpass/vs/oliver-v5)

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