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# Apollo ILS/LSP vs Follett Destiny Library Manager Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Apollo ILS/LSP** [

4.8/5(46)

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**Follett Destiny Library Manager** [

4.3/5(434)

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Pricing

**Apollo ILS/LSP**
No pricing available

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Apollo ILS/LSP**
1 monthFaster

Based on 24 responses

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
2 months

Based on 67 responses

Return on Investment

**Apollo ILS/LSP**
12 months

Based on 12 responses

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
6 months6 months sooner

Based on 63 responses

Perceived Cost

**Apollo ILS/LSP**
$$$$$

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Apollo ILS/LSP**
5%

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
7%2% more

Pros & Cons

**Apollo ILS/LSP**
Not enough data

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
[
Ease of Use (66)
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Library Management (50)
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Navigation Issues (24)
](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1737012&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Reporting (22)
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Integrations

**Apollo ILS/LSP**
Not enough data

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
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Screenshots

**Apollo ILS/LSP**
 ![Apollo ILS/LSP screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/66205/expirable-direct-uploads_2F0162cf97-ab1d-4765-bd14-c6390a10f7c2_2FFalls_Church_VA_library_public_catalog.jpg)

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
 ![Follett Destiny Library Manager screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1426823/koi51o4l.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Apollo ILS/LSP**

9.5

9.545

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.6

8.6400

Ease of Use

**Apollo ILS/LSP**

9.4

9.445

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.2

8.2415

Ease of Setup

**Apollo ILS/LSP**

9.6

9.630

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.3

8.3270

Ease of Admin

**Apollo ILS/LSP**

9.6

9.632

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.0

8.0193

Quality of Support

**Apollo ILS/LSP**

9.7

9.744

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.3

8.3364

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Apollo ILS/LSP**

9.7

9.732

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.4

8.4184

Product Direction (% positive)

**Apollo ILS/LSP**

9.7

9.745

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

7.8

7.8405

Features

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School Management[Hide 65 FeaturesShow 65 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Faculty/Staff Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Class Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

K-12

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parent Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Classroom Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Library Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information/Records

Not enough data

Not enough data

Independent/Private

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Curriculum Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gradebook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bookstore Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Housing Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Admissions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cafeteria Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Facility Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Higher Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

School District

Not enough data

Not enough data

Special Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parent/Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Library Management Systems[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Fee Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Check-In/Check-Out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Catalog Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reserve Shelf Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Acquisition Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Circulation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Public Libraries

Not enough data

Not enough data

School Libraries

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

OPAC

Not enough data

Not enough data

Serials Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Church Libraries

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Catalog

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcoding/RFID

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Periodicals Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Private Libraries

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patron Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reservations Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Law Libraries

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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Apollo ILS/LSP

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

95.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

4.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

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Follett Destiny Library Manager

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

38.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

43.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

17.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

95.7%

38.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

4.3%

43.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

17.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Apollo ILS/LSP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f492e42430e2d3dd2ca317c5c485dd81/apollo-ils-lsp.png "Apollo ILS/LSP")](https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-ils-lsp/reviews)
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](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e3c4569691b34c66c97ccb4e66b67d28/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager.svg "Follett Destiny Library Manager")](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews)
Follett Destiny Library Manager

Primary/Secondary Education

40.0%

Education Management

31.4%

Libraries

24.4%

Higher Education

1.2%

Information Technology and Services

0.7%

Other

2.3%

FAQs

## Apollo ILS/LSP vs Follett Destiny Library... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Apollo ILS/LSP vs Follett Destiny Library...?

Apollo ILS/LSP stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction across all key dimensions compared to Follett Destiny Library Manager.

| [Apollo ILS/LSP](https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-ils-lsp/reviews) | [Follett Destiny Library...](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.8/5 (46 reviews) | 4.3/5 (433 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Mid-Market |
| 9.6 | 8.3 |
| 9.7 | 8.3 |
| Customer support and ease of use | Ease of use (66 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Apollo ILS/LSP and Follett Destiny Library... compare?

Apollo ILS/LSP is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Follett Destiny Library Manager.

- **Apollo ILS/LSP:** Reviewers consistently highlight Apollo ILS/LSP as cost-effective and reasonably priced for small public libraries, with frequent praise for the value delivered relative to its feature set.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager:** Recent reviews describe Follett Destiny Library Manager's pricing as fair for each location, but some reviewers note that the cost can be prohibitive for adding features or for certain districts.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers switching to Apollo ILS/LSP cite lower costs and better value for small libraries as key factors.

### What are the best alternatives to Apollo ILS/LSP and Follett Destiny Library...?

The top 3 alternatives to Apollo ILS/LSP and Follett Destiny Library Manager are Alexandria, Sierra ILS, and — (no third alternative supported in the data).

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Apollo ILS/LSP](https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-ils-lsp/reviews) | 4.8/5 (46 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers describe as cost-effective for small libraries | Customer support and ease of use |
| [Follett Destiny Library...](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews) | 4.3/5 (433 reviews) | Mid-Market | Pricing described as fair, but add-ons can be costly | Ease of use (66 all-time mentions) |
| [Alexandria](https://www.g2.com/products/alexandria/reviews) | 4.2/5 (15 reviews) | — | — | — |
| [Sierra ILS](https://www.g2.com/products/sierra-ils/reviews) | 4.0/5 (25 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |

### Which Library Management Systems features should I prioritize when comparing Apollo ILS/LSP and Follett Destiny Library...?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Reporting, Integrations, and Ease of Setup when comparing Apollo ILS/LSP and Follett Destiny Library Manager.

- **Ease of Use:** Apollo ILS/LSP scores 9.4, Follett Destiny Library Manager scores 8.2; Follett Destiny Library Manager has 66 all-time mentions for ease of use.
- **Quality of Support:** Apollo ILS/LSP scores 9.7, Follett Destiny Library Manager scores 8.3; Follett Destiny Library Manager has 23 all-time mentions for customer support.
- **Reporting:** Follett Destiny Library Manager has 43 all-time mentions for reporting, but also 22 mentions for poor reporting and 15 for limited customization.
- **Integrations:** Follett Destiny Library Manager has 11 all-time mentions for integrations, including Sora.
- **Ease of Setup:** Apollo ILS/LSP scores 9.6, Follett Destiny Library Manager scores 8.3.

### What are the pros and cons of Apollo ILS/LSP vs Follett Destiny Library...?

Apollo ILS/LSP's headline strength is customer support and ease of use, while Follett Destiny Library Manager is most frequently praised for ease of use and library management features.

- **Apollo ILS/LSP strengths:** Reviewers highlight exceptional customer support, intuitive interface, and cost-effectiveness for small libraries.
- **Apollo ILS/LSP trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention a desire for more robust features and minor interface improvements.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager strengths:** 66 all-time mentions for ease of use, 50 for library management, 43 for reporting, 35 for tools, 27 for features, and 23 for customer support.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager trade-offs:** 24 all-time mentions for navigation issues, 22 for poor reporting, 15 for limited customization, 14 for not user-friendly, 11 for not intuitive, and 10 for poor design.

### Is Apollo ILS/LSP or Follett Destiny Library... better for small businesses?

Apollo ILS/LSP is the better fit for small businesses, with a primary focus on the small-business segment and strong reviewer sentiment from small public libraries.

- **Apollo ILS/LSP:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently describe it as ideal for small public libraries, citing ease of use, affordability, and responsive support.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note its suitability for school districts and larger organizations, with some small-business users mentioning higher costs for add-ons.

### Which Library Management Systems platform has better integrations?

Follett Destiny Library Manager is more frequently cited for integrations, including Sora, than Apollo ILS/LSP.

- **Apollo ILS/LSP:** Reviewers mention integration with HubSpot in recent reviews.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager:** Sora is cited in recent reviews, with 11 all-time mentions for integrations.

### How do Apollo ILS/LSP and Follett Destiny Library... compare on customer support?

Apollo ILS/LSP outperforms Follett Destiny Library Manager on Quality of Support by a material margin of 1.4 points (9.7 vs 8.3).

- **Apollo ILS/LSP:** Reviewers consistently praise prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly customer support, with many describing it as the best they've encountered.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager:** Reviewers note generally good support, but also mention inconsistent experiences and slower response times, with 23 all-time mentions for customer support and 9 for insufficient support.

### Which is easier to implement, Apollo ILS/LSP or Follett Destiny Library...?

Apollo ILS/LSP is rated higher for Ease of Setup by 1.3 points (9.6 vs 8.3), indicating a smoother implementation experience than Follett Destiny Library Manager.

- **Apollo ILS/LSP:** Reviewers describe setup as easy, with migration and onboarding frequently cited as smooth and well-supported.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager:** Reviewers report generally straightforward setup, but some mention challenges with initial implementation and learning curve for advanced features.

Alternatives

**Apollo ILS/LSP Alternatives**

 ![Alexandria](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1b66775730763c179840804b55dd80b5/alexandria.svg "Alexandria")

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Alexandria
](/products/alexandria/reviews)

 ![Sierra ILS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a7c5d6df53f87734e4bde47a183906a2/sierra-ils.png "Sierra ILS")

[
Sierra ILS
](/products/sierra-ils/reviews)

 ![Atriuum ILS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ce566fc7f210051ac5440c5e89884816/atriuum-ils.svg "Atriuum ILS")

[
Atriuum ILS
](/products/atriuum-ils/reviews)

 ![Alma](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_75adce19703b8c7e0c1c18dc120a9ab4/ex-libris-alma.jpg "Alma")

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Alma
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**Follett Destiny Library Manager Alternatives**

 ![Alexandria](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1b66775730763c179840804b55dd80b5/alexandria.svg "Alexandria")

[
Alexandria
](/products/alexandria/reviews)

 ![Atriuum ILS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ce566fc7f210051ac5440c5e89884816/atriuum-ils.svg "Atriuum ILS")

[
Atriuum ILS
](/products/atriuum-ils/reviews)

 ![Koha](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_58a11063903837f13f0fe389c737957d/koha.jpg "Koha")

[
Koha
](/products/koha/reviews)

 ![Alma](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_75adce19703b8c7e0c1c18dc120a9ab4/ex-libris-alma.jpg "Alma")

[
Alma
](/products/ex-libris-alma/reviews)