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# Compare Surpass vs WinBook

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Surpass | WinBook |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | - |
| **Total Reviews** | 128 | 0 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 55.00 | USD 60.93 |
| **Free Trial** | No | - |
| **Free Version** | No | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support |
| **Training** | Live Online, Documentation, Videos | - |

## Best for

### Surpass

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

### WinBook

WinBook software is aimed at libraries both small and large. Its functions make the program usable for many purposes, and webcam support is a useful feature for small libraries.

## Key features

### Surpass

- Activity Dashboard
- Barcode Recognition
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Catalog Management
- Church Libraries
- Circulation Management
- Content Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Data Import/Export
- Digital Asset Management
- Equipment Tracking
- Full Text Search
- Law Libraries
- OPAC
- Online Catalog
- Records Management
- Reservations Management
- Search/Filter
- Serials Management

### WinBook

- Activity Dashboard
- Barcode Recognition
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Catalog Management
- Data Import/Export
- OPAC
- Online Catalog
- Records Management

## Links

- [View Surpass Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/8980/surpass)
- [View WinBook Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/214723/winbook)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/8980/214723/surpass/vs/winbook)

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