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Ex Libris vs Open Journal Systems

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Ex LibrisLibrary Automation
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Open Journal SystemsLibrary Management Systems
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Ex Libris
Library Automation

Transforming the future of library software solutions, today

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Open Journal Systems
Library Management Systems

The world's most widely used end-to-end scholarly publishing platform

Overview
CategoryLibrary AutomationLibrary Management Systems
What it isLibrary management platform from Clarivate providing Alma, Primo, and other solutions for academic and research library operations.Open-source journal management and publishing software from the Public Knowledge Project.
Pricing
Published priceCustom
No public pricing. Alma and related platforms are sold as all-inclusive SaaS subscriptions priced per institution by size, FTE, and modules, with roughly 5% annual increases. Quot…
Open-source (GPL) software from the Public Knowledge Project; free to download and self-host with no license fee. Optional paid managed hosting is available separately through PKP…
Pricing modelCustom quoteFree
Free optionsNo free plan · No free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded19862002
Team size1001-5000 employees11-50 employees
HeadquartersJerusalem, IsraelVancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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