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title: Koha ILS vs Oliver v5 Comparison - Capterra Singapore 2026
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# Compare Koha ILS vs Oliver v5

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> Detailed comparison between Koha ILS and Oliver v5. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Koha ILS | Oliver v5 |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 15 | 19 |
| **Starting Price** | US$999.00 | A$2,990.00 |
| **Free Trial** | - | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | - | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Koha ILS

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### Oliver v5

Secondary, Primary/Preparatory and K-12 school libraries love using Oliver v5. Softlink Education also services a number of central education departments, with 30 to 2400 schools.

## Key features

### Koha ILS

- Barcoding/RFID
- Catalog Management
- Circulation Management
- Fee Collection
- Inventory Management
- OPAC
- Patron Management
- Periodicals Management
- Records Management
- Search/Filter
- Self Check-In/Check-Out
- Self Service Portal
- Serials Management

### Oliver v5

- Acquisition Management
- Barcoding/RFID
- Catalog Management
- Circulation Management
- Customizable Reports
- Data Storage Management
- Digital Asset Management
- Equipment Tracking
- Fee Collection
- Full Text Search
- Inventory Management
- OPAC
- Patron Management
- Periodicals Management
- Records Management
- Reservations Management
- Search/Filter
- Self Check-In/Check-Out
- Self Service Portal
- Serials Management

## Links

- [View Koha ILS Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/44328/koha-ils)
- [View Oliver v5 Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/182604/oliver-v5)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.sg/compare/44328/182604/koha-ils/vs/oliver-v5)

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