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# Atriuum ILS vs Follett Destiny Library Manager Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Atriuum ILS** [

4.9/5(109)

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**Follett Destiny Library Manager** [

4.3/5(434)

](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Atriuum ILS**
 **Contact Us** Per Year · Atriuum Express (SaaS)

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Atriuum ILS**
1 monthFaster

Based on 60 responses

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
2 months

Based on 67 responses

Return on Investment

**Atriuum ILS**
10 months

Based on 52 responses

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
6 months4 months sooner

Based on 63 responses

Perceived Cost

**Atriuum ILS**
$$$$$

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

Average Discount

**Atriuum ILS**
8%1% more

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
7%

Pros & Cons

**Atriuum ILS**
Not enough data

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
[
Ease of Use (66)
](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1737025&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
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

**Atriuum ILS**
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Bibliotheca

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PowerSchool SIS

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**Follett Destiny Library Manager**
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Aeries SIS

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Infinite Campus

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Screenshots

**Atriuum ILS**
 ![Atriuum ILS 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/182420/Gallery-2023-Screenshot.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

**Atriuum ILS**

9.7

9.7100

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.6

8.6400

Ease of Use

**Atriuum ILS**

9.4

9.4104

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.2

8.2415

Ease of Setup

**Atriuum ILS**

9.4

9.478

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.3

8.3270

Ease of Admin

**Atriuum ILS**

9.4

9.473

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.0

8.0193

Quality of Support

**Atriuum ILS**

9.9

9.9100

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.3

8.3364

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Atriuum ILS**

9.8

9.875

**Follett Destiny Library Manager**

8.4

8.4184

Product Direction (% positive)

**Atriuum ILS**

9.8

9.899

**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

[![Atriuum ILS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ce566fc7f210051ac5440c5e89884816/atriuum-ils.svg "Atriuum ILS")](https://www.g2.com/products/atriuum-ils/reviews)

Atriuum ILS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

81.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

16.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

1.8%

[![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

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.)

81.7%

38.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

16.5%

43.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

1.8%

17.4%

Reviewers' Industry

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Atriuum ILS

Libraries

73.4%

Primary/Secondary Education

11.0%

Education Management

10.1%

Religious Institutions

1.8%

Higher Education

1.8%

Other

1.8%

[![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

## Atriuum ILS vs Follett Destiny Library... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Atriuum ILS vs Follett Destiny Library...?

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

| [Atriuum ILS](https://www.g2.com/products/atriuum-ils/reviews) | [Follett Destiny Library...](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.9/5 (109 reviews) | 4.3/5 (433 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Mid-Market |
| 9.4 | 8.3 |
| 9.9 | 8.3 |
| Consistently praised for outstanding customer support and ease of use | Ease of use cited in 66 reviews; strong library management and reporting features |

### How do the pricing models of Atriuum ILS and Follett Destiny Library... compare?

Atriuum ILS is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its price and cost-effectiveness compared to Follett Destiny Library Manager.

- **Atriuum ILS:** Reviewers frequently highlight Atriuum ILS as cost-effective and a strong value for the features provided, especially for small libraries and schools.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager:** Reviewers note that while pricing is fair for some segments, additional features can be cost-prohibitive for certain districts, and value sentiment is more mixed.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers mention switching to Atriuum ILS for better value and more responsive support.

### What are the best alternatives to Atriuum ILS and Follett Destiny Library...?

The top three alternatives to Atriuum ILS and Follett Destiny Library Manager are Apollo ILS/LSP, Alexandria, and no third alternative meets the data threshold.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Atriuum ILS](https://www.g2.com/products/atriuum-ils/reviews) | 4.9/5 (109 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight strong value and cost-effectiveness | Outstanding 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 is fair for some, but add-ons can be costly | Ease of use (66 mentions), library management (50 mentions) |
| [Apollo ILS/LSP](https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-ils-lsp/reviews) | 4.8/5 (46 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Highly rated for small libraries and ease of use |
| [Alexandria](https://www.g2.com/products/alexandria/reviews) | 4.2/5 (15 reviews) | — | — | Flexible for various library types |

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

Buyers comparing Atriuum ILS and Follett Destiny Library Manager should prioritize ease of use, quality of support, reporting capabilities, integration options, and value for cost.

- **Ease of Use:** Atriuum ILS scores 9.4, Follett Destiny Library Manager scores 8.2; 66 all-time mentions for ease of use in Follett Destiny Library Manager reviews.
- **Quality of Support:** Atriuum ILS scores 9.9, Follett Destiny Library Manager scores 8.3; 23 all-time mentions for customer support in Follett Destiny Library Manager reviews.
- **Reporting Capabilities:** Reporting is cited in 43 Follett Destiny Library Manager reviews; reviewers of Atriuum ILS highlight customizable and powerful reporting tools.
- **Integrations:** Follett Destiny Library Manager has 11 all-time mentions for integrations, including Sora; Atriuum ILS reviewers mention integration with student management systems and eBook platforms.
- **Value for Cost:** Atriuum ILS is frequently praised for cost-effectiveness, while Follett Destiny Library Manager receives mixed value sentiment.

### What are the pros and cons of Atriuum ILS vs Follett Destiny Library...?

Atriuum ILS is most often praised for its customer support and ease of use, while Follett Destiny Library Manager is recognized for its broad feature set and reporting capabilities.

- **Atriuum ILS strengths:** Reviewers consistently cite outstanding customer support, intuitive interface, and efficient cataloging and circulation processes.
- **Atriuum ILS trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention a learning curve for advanced features and occasional difficulty navigating reports.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager strengths:** Ease of use (66 all-time mentions), robust library management (50 mentions), and strong reporting tools (43 mentions) are frequently highlighted.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager trade-offs:** Navigation issues (24 mentions), poor reporting customization (22 mentions), limited customization (15 mentions), and insufficient support (9 mentions) are recurring themes.

### Is Atriuum ILS or Follett Destiny Library... better for small businesses?

Atriuum ILS is the better fit for small businesses, with a primary focus on the small-business segment and strong reviewer sentiment from that group.

- **Atriuum ILS:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers in this segment praise its user-friendliness, responsive support, and suitability for small libraries and schools.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note its effectiveness for larger districts but mention that smaller organizations may find it less tailored to their needs.

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

Follett Destiny Library Manager is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions than Atriuum ILS.

- **Atriuum ILS:** Reviewers mention integration with student management systems and eBook platforms in recent reviews.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager:** Integrations are cited in 11 all-time reviews, including Sora, with reviewers noting its ability to connect with digital resource platforms.

### How do Atriuum ILS and Follett Destiny Library... compare on customer support?

Atriuum ILS leads Follett Destiny Library Manager in Quality of Support by a significant margin of 1.6 points (9.9 vs 8.3).

- **Atriuum ILS:** Reviewers consistently describe customer support as outstanding, responsive, and highly knowledgeable, with many citing quick resolutions and personalized assistance.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager:** Support is described as generally helpful, but reviewers note variability in responsiveness and some challenges following recent company changes.

### Which is easier to implement, Atriuum ILS or Follett Destiny Library...?

Atriuum ILS is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 1.1-point advantage over Follett Destiny Library Manager (9.4 vs 8.3).

- **Atriuum ILS:** Reviewers frequently describe implementation as straightforward, with clear training and support, and highlight quick onboarding for new staff.
- **Follett Destiny Library Manager:** Reviewers note that setup is generally manageable but can be complicated by system updates and less intuitive admin features.

Alternatives

**Atriuum ILS Alternatives**

 ![Apollo ILS/LSP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f492e42430e2d3dd2ca317c5c485dd81/apollo-ils-lsp.png "Apollo ILS/LSP")

[
Apollo ILS/LSP
](/products/apollo-ils-lsp/reviews)

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

[
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)

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

[
Koha
](/products/koha/reviews)

**Follett Destiny Library Manager Alternatives**

 ![Apollo ILS/LSP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f492e42430e2d3dd2ca317c5c485dd81/apollo-ils-lsp.png "Apollo ILS/LSP")

[
Apollo ILS/LSP
](/products/apollo-ils-lsp/reviews)

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

[
Alexandria
](/products/alexandria/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)