--- description: Detailed reviews on Koha ILS based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Koha ILS with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Koha ILS Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Library Automation Software](/directory/39/library-automation/software) > [Koha ILS](/software/2040019/liblime-koha) # Koha ILS Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2040019/liblime-koha Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2040019/liblime-koha?page=2) > LibLime Koha is a web-based and open-source library automation software designed to help libraries of all types and sizes manage patrons, book clubs, reading groups, and other community outreach programs. Administrators can configure access permissions for staff members. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 15 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 15 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: LibLime - **Founded**: 2004 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$999.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User - **Pricing Details**: Please contact LibLime directly for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 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 - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Barcoding/RFID - Catalog Management - Circulation Management - Database Support - Fee Collection - Inventory Management Software - OPAC - Patron Management - Periodicals Management - Records Management Software - Search/Filter - Self Check-In/Check-Out - Self Service Portal - Serials Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Library Automation Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/39/library-automation/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The experience has been phenomenal and my staff have embraced the flexibility of the software ----- ### "KOHA LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE" — 3.0/5 > **NOREST** | *January 16, 2020* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Koha has the ability to collect all of the meta data that is required; through the cataloguing function, for easy retrieval of all library materials which includes books, audio visual materials, serials as well as electronic resources. This gives an advantage to library users as well as staff members as they are able to easily locate, retrieve and use the library materials. > > **Cons**: The fact that the software is an open source is the biggest disadvantage, The organization risks losing all of the data to hackers. The software is not user friendly, intensive training is required for one to master all of the functions in the system. > > Organizing and circulation of library materials using Koha. This gives the advantage of saving time for the reader and making sure that every material in the library is used. ----- ### "COHA ILS intergrates all library sections." — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *May 4, 2021* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I helped a community library to upgrade from a physical system to an electronic one. KOJA ILS enabled us to incorporate all facets of the physical system into separate electronic modules that work together as one ILS. KOHA ILS' online public access catalogue (OPAC) serves as a platform in which patrons engage the library. Besides search for information, the community members, on their own, reserve books and suggest new Library materials to be acquired. The acquisition module, on the other hand, enables the technical service department to be efficient in selecting, evaluating, budgeting and ordering resources. COHA ILS alerts staff about arrival of new resources. Catalogue module assists catalogers to publish accurate records in a time-saving manner. KOHA ILS' is MARC compliant, the community library simply imports bibliographic information of new additions from external databases. COHA ILS' circulation module provides collaboration between readers service personnel and patrons in order to achieve an efficient, equitable and effective circulation of library resources among the community library users. Checking-in and checking-out tasks are integrated with the OPAC such that borrowers are able to identify which resources are due for return. In addition, automatic alerts remind patrons about overdue resources. > > **Cons**: I notice that sometimes staff with appropriate access rights unscrupulously settle patrons' fines. I wish the system is tighten enough to foil such malpractices > > While upgrading to electronic system, KOHA ILS enabled us to retain fundamental features that are farmiliar to members of the community library. They include author-title-subject catalogue, reservations and renewing ----- ### "Koha ILS : a suitable software program for universities, colleges and schools" — 4.0/5 > **Obvious** | *January 28, 2020* | Farming | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The main advantages of Koha ILS are :Koha facilitates several functional necessities of a library management system. It offers the following acquisition, cataloguing, OPAC (online public access catalogue), circulation, and serial control. With rapid technological changes, Koha Integrated library management systems minimizes expenditure or costs and improve the efficiency of library facilities and functions. Koha implies computerization of the library which helps to reduce workload library staff and results in quick serving of clients and library users through the use of machine-readable cataloging. Koha ILS facilitates easy and quick access to books, journals and other publications and automation helps the library to be more flexible even when there is an increase in demand > > **Cons**: The cons of Koha ILS are training costs because library workers must be trained to know how to use the software. Another disadvantage is that there is no offline access thus there is need for internet to access it. > > As Postgraduate university of Zimbabwe I find it easier to locate my study material through the use of Koha ILS OPAC (online public access catalogue). Koha also makes my research and assignments easier because i quickly get the relevant books, publications and journals. In general, I recommend library staff to use Koha ILS because it is an Integrated Library System (ILS) used to automate library jobs from, searching, inspecting or checking books in and out ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2040019/liblime-koha?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2040019/liblime-koha) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | ----- ## Structured Data