NewGenLib vs Evergreen

NewGenLib7.9Visit EEvergreen7.9Visit

NewGenLib #7 in Library Automation 7.9/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit NewGenLib

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E Evergreen #8 in Library Automation 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Evergreen

• NewGenLib fits best

  Libraries seeking broad open-source workflows and RFID

• Evergreen fits best

  Libraries needing self-hosted circulation and cataloging

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Side by side

Feature	NewGenLib 7.9/10 Visit ↗	EEvergreen 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#7 in Library Automation	#8 in Library Automation
Best for	Libraries seeking broad open-source workflows and RFID	Libraries needing self-hosted circulation and cataloging
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Free plan · pricing on request	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, Linux, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features NewGenLib 6/6 · Evergreen 0/6
RFID support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Self-check integration	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Consortium support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Acquisitions module	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Serials management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Patron mobile app	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Hybrid	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers cataloging, circulation, acquisitions and serials workflows Supports MARC21, MARC-XML and Dublin Core cataloging Offers RFID integration, self-checkout and REST API support	Handles circulation, check-in, and hold placement and management. Supports MARC/MARCXML and Z39.50 record import workflows. Includes acquisitions, budget and invoice tracking, and a public catalog.
Cons	Enterprise pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed Optional self-checkout and return module is limited to Enterprise Edition Public release information appears dated, leaving maintenance cadence unclear	Deployment is self-hosted, so libraries need to manage hosting. Support channels are community and documentation. Hosting, support, migration, and development services may cost extra.
Our verdict	NewGenLib is a library management system from Verus Solutions Private Limited for academic institutions and scientific research and development organizations. Its modules cover cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, serials, reporting,… Read the review →	Evergreen is an open-source library automation system for institutions ranging from small libraries to large consortia. Its staff interface covers cataloging and circulation, while a public access catalog lets patrons discover materials.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• NewGenLib — where it wins

  • Covers cataloging, circulation, acquisitions and serials workflows
  • Supports MARC21, MARC-XML and Dublin Core cataloging
  • Offers RFID integration, self-checkout and REST API support

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed
  • Optional self-checkout and return module is limited to Enterprise Edition
  • Public release information appears dated, leaving maintenance cadence unclear

• Evergreen — where it wins

  • Handles circulation, check-in, and hold placement and management.
  • Supports MARC/MARCXML and Z39.50 record import workflows.
  • Includes acquisitions, budget and invoice tracking, and a public catalog.

  Where it doesn't

  • Deployment is self-hosted, so libraries need to manage hosting.
  • Support channels are community and documentation.
  • Hosting, support, migration, and development services may cost extra.

• NewGenLib7.9/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  A broad library system for institutions that need open-source workflows and RFID support.

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• EEvergreen7.9/10 · Free plan

  Free, self-hosted library software for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, and patron access.

  Visit EvergreenFull verdict →