--- description: Review of Alexandria Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Alexandria | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Catalogue Management Software](/directory/4559/catalog-management/software) > [Alexandria](/software/322364/alexandria) # Alexandria Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/322364/alexandria Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/322364/alexandria?page=2) > Alexandria is a library automation and catalog management solution that helps universities, K-12 schools, and public libraries streamline processes related to user management, event promotion, and more on a centralized platform. Administrators can set up custom branding with images, fields, and buttons and create maps to help with user navigation across the library. Alexandria enables staff members to create centralized and distributed catalogs to manage records with details, such as subjects, notes, publications, and study programs. With the circulation functionality, staff members can track transaction logs, holds, reservations, and late-fee charges across multiple user profiles. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 24 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 24 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: COMPanion - **Location**: Cottonwood Heights, US - **Founded**: 1988 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$499.00 - **Pricing Details**: Contact Alexandria directly for pricing information and quotes. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, Spanish - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Barcoding/RFID - Catalog Creation - Catalog Management - Church Libraries - Circulation Management - Content Management - Data Storage Management - Fee Collection - Inventory Management - OPAC - Patron Management - Periodicals Management - Private Libraries - Public Libraries - Reserve Shelf Management - Resource Management - School Libraries - Search/Filter - Self Check-In/Check-Out ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Catalogue Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4559/catalog-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Catalogue Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4559/catalog-management/software) - [Library Automation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4175/library-automation/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Cataloging is so superb and one can be in control of the software by navigating across panes easily. > > **Cons**: I have not seen any cons yet, I have been using it for trial and I loved it. ----- ### "Partnering with Alexandria to meet information demands of the 21st century." — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *1 May 2021* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Alexandria serves as a portal for the vocational training college which gives students access to a myriad of information services. The beautiful thing is that the software is hosted by the manufacturer, removing the need for installation, upgrades and security. We we made subscription, Alexandria takes care of the rest. We find it efficient that all the students at the college use the same user license. While accessing the online library resources, the students enjoy using their own devices, including android based. We also noted that by using Alexandria, we killed two bird with one stone. Alexandria partners with other library solutions, helping us to implement the time saving copy cataloguing as well as providing a platform for subscription of E-Books. > > **Cons**: We so much rely on internet connectivity to access the library solution. It is frustrating to both staff and patrons when internet is down, as access is not possible. > > Since we implemented Alexandria, we no longer worry about data security, cloud based Alexandria takes care of that ----- ### "Choose Carefully" — 2.0/5 > **Shirley** | *11 March 2015* > > This software has been in use in my district for many years. Overall, since it is cheap, it was the one we decided on and we drank the kool-aid in believing that the company would go above and beyond to help us. Unfortunately, customer service is not always helpful and the support people know little to nothing about .mrc records. Somewhat disappointing when you compare it to the big companies. ----- ### "Alexandria library software for our High School" — 5.0/5 > **Joni** | *11 December 2018* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Alexandria offers so many things. It's a great way to organize our collection and know immediately whether we have an item, where it is, and whether it's available. I can fine-tune reports so I can zero in on exactly what I need to know. I can personalize fields and settings, and I can set permissions to restrict how much information others in our building can access or edit. Tech support is top notch\! They address my questions and concerns with clarity and with respect, even when I feel I may have a silly question. I've learned much about Alexandria by calling tech support with a few questions and then hearing them explain a better way to do what I'm trying to do. > > **Cons**: Maybe a con is that Alexandria is capable of doing so much that I am not even aware of. > > Recently we added classroom collections of all of our English department teachers. This should have been done as the books were added over the years, but it was not. Our teachers were quite reluctant to have to learn new software and all, but now that it's done they think it's pretty slick\! They love that they can find a title in another classroom if they don't have a copy themselves. ----- ### "User Friendly Reliable Library System" — 5.0/5 > **Kate** | *11 December 2018* | Libraries | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: We just upgraded to Version 7 and I appreciate how seamless and easy the conversion was. The program is so user friendly and nine times out of ten, I can "play" around with things and find exactly what I need. Any time I have an issue and have contacted technical support, they have responded immediately. The other thing I love about Alexandria is their willingness to take the suggestions from the user to improve the operations. I think it is a great program and I hope we always have it in my library. > > **Cons**: This is a very trivial con, but I wish that version 7 gave us the ability to add a picture to the generic patron image. I know they are working on it, but my kids loved seeing the seasonal images I would put up for them. I was having trouble with the holds, but after talking to our tech support, it was fixed. > > My experience has been great. The program is reliable and consistent. I love the organization of it and appreciate the willingness of the company to constantly be making improvements and updates. 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