# Koha, Sierra ILS vs Apollo ILS/LSP Comparison | | Koha | Sierra ILS | Apollo ILS/LSP | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 21 | 25 | 46 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (95.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Koha | Sierra ILS | Apollo ILS/LSP | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 9.5 (45 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 9.4 (45 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (30 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (32 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 7.0 (14 reviews) | 9.7 (44 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (32 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 9.7 (45 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Koha #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Sierra ILS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Apollo ILS/LSP #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Library Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/library-management-systems) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Koha | Sierra ILS | Apollo ILS/LSP | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 27.3% | 25.0% | 95.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 45.5% | 45.8% | 4.3% | | **Enterprise** | 27.3% | 29.2% | 0% | ### By Industry #### Koha - **Higher Education:** 54.5% - **Education Management:** 27.3% - **Museums and Institutions:** 9.1% - **Libraries:** 9.1% #### Sierra ILS - **Libraries:** 45.8% - **Higher Education:** 29.2% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.2% - **Music:** 4.2% - **Legal Services:** 4.2% - **Information Services:** 4.2% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.2% - **Government Administration:** 4.2% #### Apollo ILS/LSP - **Libraries:** 82.6% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.3% - **Information Services:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 4.3% - **Government Administration:** 2.2% - **Financial Services:** 2.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Koha - [Alma](https://www.g2.com/products/ex-libris-alma/reviews) — 3.3/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Follett Destiny Library Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (432 reviews) - [SirsiDynix Symphony](https://www.g2.com/products/sirsidynix-symphony/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Polaris ILS](https://www.g2.com/products/polaris-ils/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Alexandria](https://www.g2.com/products/alexandria/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews) - [LibraryWorld](https://www.g2.com/products/libraryworld/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Aleph](https://www.g2.com/products/aleph/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (10 reviews) - [Atriuum ILS](https://www.g2.com/products/atriuum-ils/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (109 reviews) - [WorldShare Management Services](https://www.g2.com/products/worldshare-management-services/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Evergreen ILS](https://www.g2.com/products/evergreen-ils/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (5 reviews) ### Alternatives to Sierra ILS - [Alma](https://www.g2.com/products/ex-libris-alma/reviews) — 3.3/5 stars (23 reviews) - [SirsiDynix Symphony](https://www.g2.com/products/sirsidynix-symphony/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Follett Destiny Library Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (432 reviews) - [WorldShare Management Services](https://www.g2.com/products/worldshare-management-services/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Alexandria](https://www.g2.com/products/alexandria/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Atriuum ILS](https://www.g2.com/products/atriuum-ils/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (109 reviews) - [Aleph](https://www.g2.com/products/aleph/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (10 reviews) - [SirsiDynix Horizon](https://www.g2.com/products/sirsidynix-horizon/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (5 reviews) - [LibraryWorld](https://www.g2.com/products/libraryworld/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (14 reviews) - [LibAnswers](https://www.g2.com/products/libanswers/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (12 reviews) ### Alternatives to Apollo ILS/LSP - [Follett Destiny Library Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (432 reviews) - [Alexandria](https://www.g2.com/products/alexandria/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Atriuum ILS](https://www.g2.com/products/atriuum-ils/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (109 reviews) - [Alma](https://www.g2.com/products/ex-libris-alma/reviews) — 3.3/5 stars (23 reviews) - [LibraryWorld](https://www.g2.com/products/libraryworld/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (14 reviews) - [WorldShare Management Services](https://www.g2.com/products/worldshare-management-services/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (16 reviews) - [SirsiDynix Symphony](https://www.g2.com/products/sirsidynix-symphony/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Polaris ILS](https://www.g2.com/products/polaris-ils/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (14 reviews) - [CodeAchi Library Management System](https://www.g2.com/products/codeachi-library-management-system/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (6 reviews) - [LibAnswers](https://www.g2.com/products/libanswers/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (12 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Koha No discussions available for this product. ### Sierra ILS No discussions available for this product. ### Apollo ILS/LSP - Title: [What about Apollo and Consortium Capabilities?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/consortia) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "VersaCard (R) is Apollo's consortium solution for serving patrons from other libraries. Couple that with VersaCat (R), for searching other libraries'..." - Title: [I have heard libraries rave about Apollo's Reserve Express. What is it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-reserve-express) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Apollo's Reserve Express (TM) lets patrons subscribe to their favorite authors. When new items from Reserve Express authors are added, staff places all..." - Title: [Can patrons renew items by text message?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/renewing-by-text-message) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes! Our Gabbie option provides 2-way texting with renewal capability. It's an integrated "Ask a Librarian" feature!" - Title: [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?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/5662-systems-for-public-libraries) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [Free Trial with My Own Data](https://www.g2.com/discussions/5661-free-trial-with-my-own-data) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/koha-vs-sierra-ils-vs-apollo-ils-lsp)