Lyra vs SLiMS
| Lyra | SLiMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $66.25/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Circulation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Acquisitions | No | — |
| Borrower portal | Yes | Yes |
| Custom reporting | Yes | — |
| MARC records | Yes | Yes |
| Student system sync | Yes | — |
| Deployment | cloud | on-premise |
Both are listed in Best School Library Management Software. On The Geeks Club, SLiMS scores higher on our published basis.