Shlomi Lavi /
Apr 09, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Mandarin or Evolve Library?
Evolve Library is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Mandarin, and Mandarin is rated higher (87/100) than Evolve Library (62/100).
Looking for the right Library Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. Vs. Evolve Library
Mandarin Library Automation, Inc.: Building upon their success with SIRS, the husband-and-wife team of Elliot and Eleanor Goldstein acquired Mandarin Library Automation in 1995. The Goldsteins remain actively involved with Mandarin, with Elliot Goldstein continuing to offer strategic guidance in his position on the Board of Directors.
Evolve Library: Built from the ground up with years of feedback from librarians, Evolve LMS is a scalable application for libraries of all sizes that want to improve staff productivity and modernize their services to patrons. Designed for maximum convenience and ease of use, the system can be accessed over the Internet or run on your own servers and infrastructure...
Who is more expensive? Mandarin or Evolve Library?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Library Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Mandarin and Evolve Library.
Mandarin price starts at $750 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Mandarin is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Library Management software. Evolve Library price starts at $1,500 per year , When comparing Evolve Library to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Library Management software cost.
Bottom line: Evolve Library is more expensive than Mandarin.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Mandarin Vs. Evolve Library based on some of the most important and required Library Management features.
Mandarin: We are still working to collect the list of features for Mandarin.
Evolve Library: We are still working to collect the list of features for Evolve Library.
Target customer size
The typical customers are small, medium, and large businesses that deal mainly with library automation and management. and Evolve Library's target customer size include: SMBs.