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At a Glance
Apollo ILS/LSP
Apollo ILS/LSP
Star Rating
(46)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Star Rating
(396)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Follett Destiny Library Manager
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Apollo ILS/LSP excels in ease of use with a score of 9.4, while Follett Destiny Library Manager falls behind with a score of 8.1. Reviewers mention that Apollo's intuitive interface makes it simple for staff to navigate and manage library resources effectively.
  • Reviewers say that Apollo ILS/LSP has a superior quality of support, scoring 9.7 compared to Follett Destiny's 8.3. Users on G2 highlight that Apollo's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, often resolving issues quickly, whereas some users of Follett report longer wait times for assistance.
  • G2 users mention that Apollo ILS/LSP has a higher rating for ease of setup at 9.5, while Follett Destiny Library Manager scores 8.2. Users say that Apollo's straightforward installation process allows libraries to get up and running with minimal hassle.
  • Users report that Apollo ILS/LSP has a strong product direction with a positive rating of 9.7, indicating that the software is continuously evolving to meet user needs. In contrast, Follett Destiny's product direction score of 8.1 suggests that users feel less confident about future updates and improvements.
  • Reviewers mention that Apollo ILS/LSP has been a good partner in business, scoring 9.8, while Follett Destiny Library Manager scores 8.5. Users say that Apollo's commitment to customer satisfaction and ongoing development fosters a strong partnership with libraries.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Apollo ILS/LSP meets requirements effectively with a score of 9.5, while Follett Destiny Library Manager scores 8.5. Reviewers mention that Apollo's features, such as advanced cataloging and reporting tools, align closely with the needs of small businesses, making it a preferred choice.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apollo ILS/LSP
No pricing available
Follett Destiny Library Manager
No pricing available
Free Trial
Apollo ILS/LSP
No trial information available
Follett Destiny Library Manager
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
45
8.5
367
Ease of Use
9.4
45
8.1
382
Ease of Setup
9.6
30
8.2
245
Ease of Admin
9.6
32
8.0
190
Quality of Support
9.7
44
8.4
335
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
32
8.4
180
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
45
7.9
372
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apollo ILS/LSP
Apollo ILS/LSP
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Apollo ILS/LSP and Follett Destiny Library Manager are categorized as Library Management Systems
Unique Categories
Apollo ILS/LSP
Apollo ILS/LSP has no unique categories
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager is categorized as School Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apollo ILS/LSP
Apollo ILS/LSP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
95.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
4.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
38.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Apollo ILS/LSP
Apollo ILS/LSP
Libraries
82.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.3%
Information Services
4.3%
Higher Education
4.3%
Government Administration
2.2%
Other
2.2%
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Primary/Secondary Education
39.8%
Education Management
32.0%
Libraries
23.9%
Higher Education
1.0%
Information Technology and Services
0.8%
Other
2.5%
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Discussions
Apollo ILS/LSP
Apollo ILS/LSP Discussions
Free Trial with My Own Data
1 Comment
Official Response from Apollo ILS/LSP
Yes, indeed. You can try Apollo free, with your data, and with no obligation. All while your library operates normally. It's exactly as if you migrated. So...Read more
Other automation companies I’ve seen address multiple kinds of libraries. I'm with a public library and I don't want the clutter of unneeded features. Is Biblionix different?
1 Comment
Official Response from Apollo ILS/LSP
Absolutely. We serve no school, academic, or special libraries. We devote our thinking to what makes your public library tick and what you and your patrons...Read more
Can patrons renew items by text message?
1 Comment
Official Response from Apollo ILS/LSP
Yes! Our Gabbie option provides 2-way texting with renewal capability. It's an integrated "Ask a Librarian" feature!Read more
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager Discussions
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