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# Evergreen ILS

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> Evergreen is open source software that streamlines library management including cataloging, circulation, and discovery.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Evergreen ILS?

Libraries, academic institutions and non-profits.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC)

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Circulation Management
- OPAC
- Patron Management
- Serials Management

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk

## Category

- [Library Automation Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30022/library-automation/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Surpass](https://www.capterra.ca/software/8980/surpass) — 4.8/5 (128 reviews)
2. [Mandarin](https://www.capterra.ca/software/29128/mandarin) — 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
3. [Simple Little Library System](https://www.capterra.ca/software/189633/simple-little-library-system) — 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
4. [Follett Destiny Library Manager](https://www.capterra.ca/software/8972/destiny-library-manager) — 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
5. [Librarika](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1053729/librarika) — 4.0/5 (2 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/82991/evergreen-ils)

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