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Self-hosted Document Management - Integrated Library Systems (ILS)

SelfHostHub lists 3 open-source Integrated Library Systems projects you can host on your own server. The most-starred on GitHub are Koha (595 stars), Evergreen (157 stars) and RERO ILS (87 stars). 1 of them document a Docker install, and 2 offer a live demo you can try first.

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Koha

595

Enterprise-class ILS with modules for acquisitions, circulation, cataloging, label printing, offline circulation for when Internet access is not available, and much more.

Document Management - Integrated Library Systems (ILS)GPL-3.0

Evergreen

157

Highly-scalable software for libraries that helps library patrons find library materials, and helps libraries manage, catalog, and circulate those materials.

Document Management - Integrated Library Systems (ILS)GPL-2.0

RERO ILS

87

Large-scale ILS that can be run as a service with consortial features, intended primarily for library networks. Includes most standard modules (circulation, acquisitions, cataloging,...) and a web-based public and professional interface.

Document Management - Integrated Library Systems (ILS)AGPL-3.0

How to choose self-hosted Integrated Library Systems software

  1. Check project health. Stars show popularity, not maintenance. Open the source repository and look at recent commits and releases.
  2. Match the licence to your use. 3 use a GPL-family licence (copyleft, including AGPL) and 0 use a permissive licence such as MIT, Apache-2.0 or BSD. AGPL matters if you modify the software and offer it to others over a network.
  3. Pick a stack you can run. The most common platforms here are Perl (1), PLpgSQL (1), Python (1) and Docker (1). Docker is usually the easiest path for a home server or VPS.
  4. Try before you migrate. Use a live demo where one exists (2 here), or a throwaway container first, and confirm it can import your existing data before switching.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular self-hosted Integrated Library Systems software?

By GitHub stars, the top projects in this category are Koha (595 stars), Evergreen (157 stars) and RERO ILS (87 stars).

How many open-source Integrated Library Systems tools are listed?

3 projects are currently listed in the Integrated Library Systems category on SelfHostHub.

Which licences do self-hosted Integrated Library Systems projects use?

The most common licences in this category are GPL-3.0 (1), GPL-2.0 (1) and AGPL-3.0 (1).

Can I run these Integrated Library Systems tools with Docker?

1 of the 3 projects list Docker as a supported platform. Check each project's documentation for the exact install steps.