OSLS Feature Comparison Matrix

This feature comparison matrix allows you to compare features of different library systems.  We are currently working on the current versions of Evergreen and Koha.  We can later add other versions of Evergreen and Koha, or even other proprietary ILS products. To learn more about what these features mean, check the "Find a Feature" page

How to Use:  To compare features, click the Category menu on the left side of the table and the features within that category will be displayed.  To see all the features associated with a product, click on the product name along the top row.

New Features: Don't see the feature you are interested in? Submit suggestions for features that you would like to see compared using our "Suggest a Feature" page!

 

CategoriesFeatures
Evergreen 2.0 Koha 3.2
Holds Yes Yes
Fines Yes Yes
Email notices holds, overdues, pre-overdues, others in development holds, overdues, check in, check out, advanced notice, item due
Print notices yes yes
SMS Notices In development holds, check in, check out, advanced notice, item due
Web-based Self Checkout yes yes
Drop-box Mode yes
Transfers yes yes
Staff Overrides yes some
Course Reserves In development In development
Offline Circulation yes Firefox or Desktop
Custom Due Date yes yes
Global Due Dates (for end of semester) yes yes
Receipt Printing yes yes
Circulation Sounds yes yes
Convert old overdues to lost yes, via triggered events
E-commerce In development (KCLS)
Floating Collections yes no

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