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# OpenBiblio

Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/214704/openbiblio

> OpenBiblio is free software for libraries, which is written in PHP and can be run from a web server.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses OpenBiblio?

Developed using PHP, OpenBiblio is a free library management system for schools, churches, clubs, private collections, and public libraries.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: OpenBiblio

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**:  (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: OpenBiblio is available for free.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop)
- **Available Countries**: Germany

## Features

- Circulation Management
- OPAC

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk

## Category

- [Library Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30022/library-automation/software)

## Alternatives

1. [LPT:One](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/124536/lpt-one) — 3.9/5 (8 reviews)
2. [Polaris ILS](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1017534/polaris-ils) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/214704/openbiblio)

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| de-CH | <https://www.capterra.ch/software/214704/openbiblio> |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/214704/OpenBiblio/> |
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| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/214704/openbiblio> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/214704/openbiblio> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/214704/openbiblio> |
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