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At a Glance
Koha
Koha
Star Rating
(21)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SirsiDynix Symphony
SirsiDynix Symphony
Star Rating
(16)3.7 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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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that SirsiDynix Symphony has a lower star rating of 3.7 compared to Koha's 4.2, indicating that overall satisfaction may be higher with Koha among users.
  • Reviewers mention that SirsiDynix Symphony is primarily favored by small businesses, making up 50% of its reviews, while Koha is more popular in the mid-market segment, which could suggest a broader appeal and functionality for larger organizations.
  • G2 users highlight that SirsiDynix Symphony scores 9.0 in meeting requirements, which is higher than Koha's 7.9, suggesting that Symphony may better align with specific user needs and expectations.
  • Users on G2 report that Koha excels in ease of use with a score of 8.3, while SirsiDynix Symphony lags behind at 7.1, indicating that Koha may provide a more user-friendly experience for everyday tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that SirsiDynix Symphony has a quality of support rating of 8.3, which is notably higher than Koha's 7.1, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when using Symphony.
  • Users say that Koha shines in product direction with a perfect score of 10.0, while SirsiDynix Symphony scores 8.1, indicating that Koha may have a clearer vision for future updates and enhancements based on user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Koha
No pricing available
SirsiDynix Symphony
No pricing available
Free Trial
Koha
No trial information available
SirsiDynix Symphony
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
8
9.0
12
Ease of Use
8.3
8
7.1
12
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.1
8
8.3
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
8
8.1
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Koha
Koha
SirsiDynix Symphony
SirsiDynix Symphony
Koha and SirsiDynix Symphony are categorized as Library Management Systems
Unique Categories
Koha
Koha has no unique categories
SirsiDynix Symphony
SirsiDynix Symphony has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Koha
Koha
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.3%
SirsiDynix Symphony
SirsiDynix Symphony
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Koha
Koha
Higher Education
54.5%
Education Management
27.3%
Museums and Institutions
9.1%
Libraries
9.1%
Other
0.0%
SirsiDynix Symphony
SirsiDynix Symphony
Libraries
43.8%
Higher Education
31.3%
Government Administration
12.5%
Internet
6.3%
Education Management
6.3%
Other
0.0%
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Discussions
Koha
Koha Discussions
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SirsiDynix Symphony
SirsiDynix Symphony Discussions
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