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At a Glance
Aleph
Aleph
Star Rating
(10)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Sierra ILS
Sierra ILS
Star Rating
(25)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Sierra ILS
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that Aleph's star rating of 3.4 reflects some challenges in user experience, particularly with its interface, while Sierra ILS shines with a higher rating of 4.0, indicating a more user-friendly design.
  • Users report that Aleph is primarily favored by small businesses, making it less suitable for larger institutions, whereas Sierra ILS is well-received in the mid-market segment, appealing to a broader range of library sizes.
  • G2 users highlight that Aleph's quality of support is rated at 8.0, which is generally positive, but users on G2 express concerns about the responsiveness of Sierra ILS's support, which has a lower rating of 7.0.
  • Users say that Aleph's product direction is perceived as lacking, with a low score of 3.3, while Sierra ILS receives praise for its forward-thinking updates and enhancements, reflected in a much higher score of 8.2.
  • Reviewers mention that Aleph's ease of use is rated at 7.2, which some find cumbersome, while Sierra ILS stands out with an ease of use score of 8.3, making it more accessible for everyday users.
  • Users report that Aleph has a total of 10 reviews, indicating a smaller user base, while Sierra ILS boasts 24 reviews, suggesting a more established presence and potentially more reliable feedback from a larger community.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Aleph
No pricing available
Sierra ILS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Aleph
No trial information available
Sierra ILS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
7
8.2
19
Ease of Use
7.2
6
8.3
19
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.0
5
7.0
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
3.3
7
8.2
19
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Aleph
Aleph
Sierra ILS
Sierra ILS
Aleph and Sierra ILS are categorized as Library Management Systems
Unique Categories
Aleph
Aleph has no unique categories
Sierra ILS
Sierra ILS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Aleph
Aleph
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.0%
Sierra ILS
Sierra ILS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Aleph
Aleph
Higher Education
40.0%
Libraries
20.0%
Internet
10.0%
E-Learning
10.0%
Education Management
10.0%
Other
10.0%
Sierra ILS
Sierra ILS
Libraries
45.8%
Higher Education
29.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Music
4.2%
Legal Services
4.2%
Other
12.5%
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Sierra ILS
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Discussions
Aleph
Aleph Discussions
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Sierra ILS
Sierra ILS Discussions
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Sierra ILS has no discussions with answers