Libby vs Polaris ILS
LibbyLibrary Management Systems
Polaris ILSLibrary Management Systems
CustomPublished price
Libby Library Management Systems The library app by OverDrive | Polaris ILS Library Management Systems Innovative Interfaces Polaris library management system for public libraries. | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Library Management Systems | Library Management Systems |
| What it is | Consumer app for borrowing ebooks and audiobooks from public libraries via OverDrive. | Innovative Interfaces Polaris library management system for public libraries. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | Libby is free for library patrons — no subscription, ads, or fees; access requires a library card. The paid side is the institutional OverDrive platform that libraries and schools… | 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 | 2017 | 1978 |
| Team size | 501-1000 employees | 501-1000 employees |
| Headquarters | Cleveland, OH | Emeryville, CA |