Handlebib vs Polaris ILS
HandlebibAsset Library Management
FreePublished price
Polaris ILSLibrary Management Systems
CustomPublished price
Handlebib Asset Library Management Evergreen open source library automation software for library consortia and public libraries. | Polaris ILS Library Management Systems Innovative Interfaces Polaris library management system for public libraries. | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Asset Library Management | Library Management Systems |
| What it is | Evergreen open source library automation software for library consortia and public libraries. | Innovative Interfaces Polaris library management system for public libraries. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | Free Evergreen is open-source (GPLv3) with no license fee. Libraries pay only for optional implementation, hosting, migration, training, and support from vendors such as the Equinox Op… | Custom Polaris is an integrated library system (ILS) from Innovative (Innovative Interfaces / Clarivate) for public libraries. No published pricing; sold as a custom quote covering licen… |
| Pricing model | Free | Custom quote |
| Free options | Free plan · No free trial | No free plan · No free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2006 | 1978 |
| Team size | 11-50 employees | 501-1000 employees |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, GA | Emeryville, CA |