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Koha

The world's first free and open source library system

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About Koha

Koha is a fully featured, scalable integrated library system used by libraries of many types and sizes worldwide. It includes modules for acquisitions, circulation, cataloguing, serials, label printing and offline circulation when internet access is unavailable. As free and open source software developed by a global community and support companies, it suits public, academic and special libraries that want an enterprise-class system without licence fees.

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Homepage preview of Koha

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Koha: strengths & things to check

Strengths

  • Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
  • Covers library, ils, cataloguing, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
  • Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

  • Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
  • Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
  • It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Koha pricing

Pricing modelFree — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free accessYes — fully free
Current plan pricesListed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official sitekoha-community.org

Koha key facts

Koha FAQ

How much does Koha cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (koha-community.org).

What is Koha used for?

The world's first free and open source library system Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: library, ils, cataloguing, open source.

Where can I try Koha?

On its official site, koha-community.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Koha vs alternatives

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PricingFree — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areaslibrary, ils, cataloguing, open sourceebooks, library, reader, self hosted, open sourcesecret sharing, encryption, self destructing, open sourceauthenticator, 2fa, totp, open source
Official sitekoha-community.orggrimmory.org1time.io2fas.com
Directory statusListedListedListedListed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside Koha, it includes Unison, Pterodactyl, Manyfold, Kitmul.

FreeUtilities & Securitylibraryilscataloguingopen-source

Alternatives to Koha

Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with Koha — worth comparing before you commit:

GUtilities & Security

Library for ebooks, comics and audiobooks with built-in reader

Freeebookslibraryreaderself-hosted
1Utilities & Security

Share one-time secrets with encrypted, self-destructing links

Freesecret-sharingencryptionself-destructingopen-source
2Utilities & Security

Simple free 2FA with TOTP and push

Freeauthenticator2fatotpopen-source
7Utilities & Security

Free open-source file archiver with its own high-ratio 7z format

Freefile-archivercompressionopen-sourcewindows
AUtilities & Security

Local-first personal budgeting app using envelope budgeting with optional encrypted sync

Freebudgetingpersonal-financeopen-source
AUtilities & Security

Network-wide software for blocking ads and trackers

Freead-blockingdnsprivacyself-hosted

More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: Unison — File synchronisation tool for macOS, Unix and Windows; Pterodactyl — Free, open-source game server management panel you host yourself; Manyfold — Organise and share your 3D print files.

UUtilities & Security

File synchronisation tool for macOS, Unix and Windows

Freefile-syncbackupcross-platformssh
PUtilities & Security

Free, open-source game server management panel you host yourself

Freegame-serverscontrol-paneldockeropen-source
MUtilities & Security

Organise and share your 3D print files

Free3d-printingasset-managerself-hostedopen-source
KUtilities & Security

538 free browser tools for files, calculations, conversions, and code

Freebrowser-toolspdfcalculatorsprivacy
RUtilities & Security

Self-hosted app to organize and play your retro ROM collection

Freeretro-gamesrom-managerself-hostedopen-source
AUtilities & Security

Open-source personal flight tracker for mapping your travel history

Freeflight-trackingself-hostedopen-sourcemaps