--- title: Apollo ILS/LSP Reviews meta\_title: 'Apollo ILS/LSP Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 46 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Apollo ILS/LSP works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.8 review\_count: 46 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Education url: https://www.g2.com/categories/education --- # Apollo ILS/LSP Reviews & Product Details The Apollo™ ILS/LSP (Integrated Library System/Library Services Platform) is devoted solely to public libraries. It has exceedingly delighted customers, with a 99.4% retention rate. Apollo library automation has won the Product of the Year award for 2016 and 2017. Its hosted-only and multi-tenant architecture continually pays benefits to customers though faster feature development, faster/better service, hassle-free 3rd party integration, and world-class server management and up-time. Unique capabilities like Gabbie, 2-way texting and Reserve Express for subscribing to favorite authors further set Apollo apart. * * * Seller [Biblionix](https://www.g2.com/sellers/biblionix) Discussions [Apollo ILS/LSP Community](https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-ils-lsp/discuss) Languages Supported English, French, Spanish Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Clark Charbonnet (Owner at Biblionix) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 1 month ### Return on Investment 12 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-ils-lsp/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Follett Destiny Library Manager](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Follett Destiny Library Manager") Follett Destiny Library Manager 4.3/5(432) ](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews) [ ![Alexandria](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Alexandria") Alexandria 4.2/5(15) ](https://www.g2.com/products/alexandria/reviews) [ ![Sierra ILS](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sierra ILS") Sierra ILS 4/5(25) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sierra-ils/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-ils-lsp/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 46 real user reviews. Implementation Time 1 month Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## Apollo ILS/LSP Integrations (1) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") HubSpot Sales Hub ](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-sales-hub/reviews) Show More ![Verified User in Libraries](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Libraries") AL Verified User in Libraries Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/24/2017 "Apollo has brought our automation system into an easy-to-use, visually appealing format." 5/5 What do you like best about Apollo ILS/LSP? Automatic updates, catalog with enhanced features, technical response by service team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apollo ILS/LSP? Some report information I would like to have for state library reports sometimes takes several steps to acquire. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apollo ILS/LSP solving and how is that benefiting you? Ease of use, regular updates and communication from tech team, inventory, and data for reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Libraries](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Libraries") UL Verified User in Libraries Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/24/2017 "I am director of a library that uses Apollo." 5/5 What do you like best about Apollo ILS/LSP? I have found the Apollo system is easy to use and meets our circulation and reporting needs.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apollo ILS/LSP? I have not found anything in this product that does not meet our needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apollo ILS/LSP: We are a small library and this system does a good job of meeting our circulation and reporting needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apollo ILS/LSP solving and how is that benefiting you? We use it for library circulation and reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Libraries](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Libraries") UL Verified User in Libraries Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/24/2017 "Ten years with Apollo" 5/5 What do you like best about Apollo ILS/LSP? The customer service is the best. Tech suppost is outstanding. The Biblionix staff has encorporated ideas and suggestions from librarians into updates of their software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apollo ILS/LSP? I have not found anything to dislike about Apollo. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Apollo ILS/LSP: If possible get this software. You will love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apollo ILS/LSP solving and how is that benefiting you? We are able to serve our library patrons better with the features in Apollo. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Libraries](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Libraries") AL Verified User in Libraries Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/24/2017 "User friendly" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Apollo ILS/LSP? The ability to see when a book should come back so you know about when you will be able to take it out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apollo ILS/LSP? There should be a way to put a note in every linked account. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apollo ILS/LSP solving and how is that benefiting you? The ability to link family accounts so they share fines allows parents to know children's fines instead of total shock. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management") UN Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/24/2017 "Awesome!" 5/5 What do you like best about Apollo ILS/LSP? The ease of use, once I knew what to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apollo ILS/LSP? Some of the titles on the dashboard do not allow easy deciphering where specific functions are located. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apollo ILS/LSP solving and how is that benefiting you? Knowing what is in our catalog, allowing patrons to research availability, keeping track of check outs and late fees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Libraries](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Libraries") UL Verified User in Libraries Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/24/2017 "Ease of use." 5/5 What do you like best about Apollo ILS/LSP? That they continue to update their product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apollo ILS/LSP? Have not found anything that i dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apollo ILS/LSP solving and how is that benefiting you? Makes my job easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ## Questions about Apollo ILS/LSP? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Apollo ILS/LSP ](https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-ils-lsp/discussions/new) ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • Last activity over 6 years ago What about Apollo and Consortium Capabilities? 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/consortia) ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G2 Verified User • Last activity over 6 years ago I have heard libraries rave about Apollo's Reserve Express. 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