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Apollo 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

Apollo
Apollo
4.8
(6)

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About Apollo

Apollo is a cloud-based library automation software that makes it easy to manage all of your library's materials, users, and processes. The Apollo System is a vendor-neutral library management system that lets libraries distribute and manage their collections in the most efficient way possible. It lets public libraries organize and manage their collections while providing access to patrons in moments.

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Apollo Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $0.01
Free Trial
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    Apollo Features

    • Popular features found in Catalog Management
      Catalog Management
      Content Library
      Cross Selling Functionality
      Database Publishing
      Data Synchronization
      Document Management
      eCommerce Management
      Inventory Management
      Pricing Management
      Product Comparison
      Product Data Management
    • More features of Apollo
      Access Controls/Permissions
      Acquisition Management
      Activity Dashboard
      Alerts/Notifications
      API
      Barcode Recognition
      Barcode/Ticket Scanning
      Barcoding/RFID
      Catalog Creation
      Categorization/Grouping
      Circulation Management
      Content Management
      Customizable Branding
      Customizable Reports
      Customization
      Database Support
      Data Import/Export
      Data Storage Management
      Digital Asset Management
      Equipment Tracking
      Fee Collection
      Full Text Search
      Historical Reporting
      Image Library
      Online Catalog
      OPAC
      Patron Management
      Public Libraries
      Records Management
      Reporting & Statistics
      Reserve Shelf Management
      Resource Management
      Search/Filter
      Self Check-In/Check-Out
      Self Service Portal
      Third-Party Integrations
      User Management

    Apollo User Reviews

    Overall Rating

    4.8

    Ratings Breakdown

    5

    83%

    4

    17%

    3

    0%

    2

    0%

    1

    0%

    Secondary Ratings

    Ease of Use

    4.8

    Value for money

    5.0

    Customer support

    5.0

    Functionality

    5.0

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    MS

    Mack S.

    Verified reviewer

    Libraries

    Self-Employed

    Used other for more than 2 years

    Review source

    Reviewed January 2019

    Apollo from Biblionix...the BEST for small libraries

    5

    Compared to some other library systems, Apollo is a great option for the money. While working with over a dozen rural libraries in West Texas who used Apollo, I can say the experience FAR exceeded that of systems used by other libraries. Plus, migration from other systems has been very easy, thanks to the helpful staff at Biblionix.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Value for money
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Apollo is easy to use, having intuitive menus for managing your library automation. For librarians and their staff, the interface is simple, without lots of annoying "bling" to interfere. For patrons, the catalog and search capabilities are excellent. Support for the product comes from Biblionix in Austin, TX, and the people there are *extremely* helpful.
    Cons:
    This software is geared to smaller, rural type PUBLIC libraries. It is not designed for schools, so if you are looking for school automation, this is not the product for you. Also, Apollo does not share databases between library clients, so users cannot search for items at other area libraries. Finally, Some people may not like the somewhat outdated look of the screens, but I find it refreshingly simple!

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    Aleczandria S.

    Verified reviewer

    Libraries

    11-50 employees

    Used daily for less than 6 months

    Review source

    Reviewed July 2019

    Super easy for library use!

    5

    This allows us to create accounts for customers so they can check out materials from the library!

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Customer support
    5
    Functionality
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    Pros:
    Loved that this was the system I learned how to use at work. It's super easy and allows for us to help patrons find their books & accounts quickly!
    Cons:
    It's a little hard to learn in the beginning, but once you get it down, it's smooth sailing!

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    MW

    Mindy W.

    Used unspecified for unspecified

    Review source

    Reviewed February 2016

    Much more user friendly than Alexandria

    4

    I worked in a public library for seven years using Alexandria it was hooked in with our school system which was very nice but I did not find it to be very user-friendly for patrons or librarians . I am now at a library that uses Apollo and find it to be very user-friendly with above and beyond technical support. Today Emily spent a very long time working through all the problems that I was experiencing in my first week as library director. She literally made my day being extremely patient when I had patrons coming in.

    Ratings Breakdown

    4
    Ease of use
    5
    Customer support

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    Paula M.

    Used unspecified for unspecified

    Review source

    Reviewed August 2015

    McBride Library has been using Apollo for 3 years, and it has exceeded our expectations in every way

    5

    We have to say at the McBride Library that 5 stars in the review area is just not enough praise for Apollo. A reliable system is essential to any business, and Apollo is that. We have not had any down time due to the system. Apollo is very user friendly for both staff and patrons, and that lets us serve our patrons better. The customer service associated with Apollo is just awesome! Clark Charbonnet and his support staff at Biblionix answer any and all of our questions. Their assistance during our Access PA and SHAREit updating and uploading of our holdings was phenomenal, helping us through what we thought would be a monumental task. They always come through for us like a rapid response team!

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Customer support

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    NS

    Nicki S.

    Used unspecified for unspecified

    Review source

    Reviewed August 2015

    Apollo Biblionix

    5

    I started working with Apollo in November of 2009 when our old ILS became outdated and have loved every minute of our partnership. The ease of their system is just so amazing. The company has been really good to work with as well. For example, during my library's push to go "green," we asked Apollo for the option of checkout receipts to be emailed to our patrons. Then within just a few days of the request that feature was added. I look to forward to seeing my library's partnership with Apollo Biblionix continue for a very long time.

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Customer support

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    PS

    Pamela S.

    Used unspecified for unspecified

    Review source

    Reviewed August 2015

    Apollo is a perfect fit for our library, staff and members!

    5

    The Buchanan District Library was the first library in Michigan to use Apollo. This was a big, scary step for us but Apollo was there for us all the way and still is today. If there is a little tweak to make the product work specific to our needs or a better understanding of what we can achieve Apollo somehow makes it easy. We love Apollo!

    Ratings Breakdown

    5
    Ease of use
    5
    Customer support

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