9 open-source apps
Best self-hosted Libraries & Repositories apps
Library management systems and institutional repositories. Catalogue collections and publish research for schools, libraries and archives.
The most popular self-hosted apps for libraries & repositories on GitHub are DSpace, Koha and Fedora Commons Repository, ranked by stars below.
Ranked by GitHub stars
All 9 Libraries & Repositories apps
DSpace
DSpace/DSpace
Turnkey repository application providing durable access to digital resources.
Libraries & RepositoriesJavaKoha
Koha-Community/Koha
Enterprise-class ILS with modules for acquisitions, circulation, cataloging, label printing, offline circulation for when Internet access is not available, and much more.
Libraries & RepositoriesPerlFedora Commons Repository
fcrepo/fcrepo
Robust and modular repository system for the management and dissemination of digital content especially suited for digital libraries and archives, both for access and preservation.
Libraries & RepositoriesJavaSamvera Hyrax
samvera/hyrax
Front-end for the Samvera framework, which itself is a Ruby on Rails application for browsing and managing Fedora-based digital repositories.
Libraries & RepositoriesRubyInvenioRDM
inveniosoftware/invenio-app-rdm
Highly scalable turn-key research data management platform with a beautiful user experience.
Libraries & RepositoriesJavaScriptEvergreen
evergreen-library-system/Evergreen
Highly-scalable software for libraries that helps library patrons find library materials, and helps libraries manage, catalog, and circulate those materials.
Libraries & RepositoriesPLpgSQLIslandora
Islandora/islandora
Drupal module for browsing and managing Fedora-based digital repositories.
Libraries & RepositoriesPHPRERO ILS
rero/rero-ils
Large-scale ILS that can be run as a service with consortial features, intended primarily for library networks. Includes most standard modules (circulation, acquisitions, cataloging,...) and a…
Libraries & RepositoriesPythonDockerEPrints
eprints/eprints3.4
Digital document management system with a flexible metadata and workflow model primarily aimed at academic institutions.
Libraries & RepositoriesPerl
What is the best self-hosted app for libraries & repositories?
By GitHub stars, DSpace is the most popular self-hosted app for libraries & repositories with 1,100 stars, followed by Koha and Fedora Commons Repository. The best fit depends on your needs, so compare Docker support, license and recent activity on each app page.
Are these Libraries & Repositories apps free?
Yes. All 9 apps in this category are open source and free to run on your own server. A few also offer a paid hosted plan or enterprise add-ons, but self-hosting the open-source edition costs nothing beyond your hardware.
How do I install a self-hosted Libraries & Repositories app?
1 of the 9 apps here ship a Docker image, which is the easiest route: rent a small VPS or use a home server, install Docker, and start the app with its Docker Compose file. Apps without an image list their native install steps in the README.
Which Libraries & Repositories apps are most actively developed?
Measured by commits in the last twelve months, the most active projects are Koha (3,287 commits), DSpace (2,387 commits) and Samvera Hyrax (565 commits). Active development usually means faster bug fixes and security patches.