---
description: Learn more about TinyCat. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier.
image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png
title: TinyCat Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026
---

Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Library Software](/directory/39/library-automation/software) > [TinyCat](/software/2062129/tinycat)

# TinyCat

Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2062129/tinycat

> TinyCat offers a mobile-friendly, always HTTPS-secure OPAC powered by LibraryThing.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

-----

## Overview

### Key benefits of TinyCat

Access to thousands of real libraries through Z39.50 cataloging.
Fast and easy group cataloging with the free LibraryThing App on iOS and Android allows volunteers to catalog your entire library in a flash.
Import and export with MARC records.
Book recommendations powered by LibraryThing and faceted search results not seen in comparable library management systems.
Your catalog can be enhanced with Dewey Decimal Classification™ numbers, series, genres, professional and reader reviews, and more.
Manage and share your library on every online device and platform, no library app required.
Circulation, unlimited patrons, and accounts.
Complete patron import/export lets you run mass updates on patron data.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: LibraryThing

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: USD 3.00
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Free for personal use with friends and family. Subscriptions start from $3/month for a volunteer library, and from $10/month for a paid staff library. See full pricing at librarycat.org/\#pricing
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Barcode Recognition
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Barcoding/RFID
- Catalog Management
- Church Libraries
- Circulation Management
- Content Library
- Data Import/Export
- Database Support
- Equipment Tracking
- Full Text Search
- Historical Reporting
- Inventory Management
- Law Libraries
- OPAC
- Online Catalog
- Patron Management

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [Library Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/39/library-automation/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Surpass](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2044451/surpass) — 4.8/5 (128 reviews)
2. [Simple Little Library System](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2048679/library-management-system-by-bailey) — 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
3. [Mandarin](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/106365/mandarin) — 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
4. [Follett Destiny Library Manager](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2060011/destiny-library-manager) — 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
5. [Librarika](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2074539/librarika) — 4.0/5 (2 reviews)

## Reviews

### "TinyCat  makes running our small library a breeze" — 5.0/5

> **Joe** | *9 March 2023* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The transition from a private library to a sharing/public library had been a goal for many years. TinyCat was such an easy to use addition to our catalog in Librarything. It took just a few hours to make our library ready to use by the people of our community.
> 
> **Cons**: One feature that I would like to see is the ability to easily catalog multiple copies of a book rather than having to use separate entries for each.

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2062129/tinycat)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.getapp.com/industries-software/a/tinycat/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2062129/tinycat> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2062129/tinycat> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2062129/tinycat> |
| en-GB | <https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2062129/tinycat> |
| en-IE | <https://www.getapp.ie/software/2062129/tinycat> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2062129/tinycat> |
| en-SG | <https://www.getapp.sg/software/2062129/tinycat> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2062129/tinycat> |
| fr | <https://www.getapp.fr/software/2062129/tinycat> |
| fr-BE | <https://fr.getapp.be/software/2062129/tinycat> |
| fr-CA | <https://fr.getapp.ca/software/2062129/tinycat> |

-----

## Structured Data

<script type="application/ld+json">
  {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"name":"GetApp Australia","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Sydney","addressRegion":"NSW","postalCode":"2060","streetAddress":"Level 18 40 Mount Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia"},"description":"Review, Compare and Evaluate small business software. GetApp Australia has software offers, SaaS and Cloud Apps, independent evaluations and reviews.","email":"info@getapp.com.au","url":"https://www.getapp.com.au/","logo":"https://dm-localsites-assets-prod.imgix.net/images/getapp/getapp-logo-light-mode-5f7ee07199c9b3b045bc654a55a2b9fa.svg","@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.getapp.com.au/#organization","parentOrganization":"Gartner, Inc.","sameAs":["https://twitter.com/getapp","https://www.facebook.com/GetAppcom","https://www.linkedin.com/company/getapp-com-a-gartner-company/","https://www.instagram.com/getappcom/","https://www.youtube.com/c/GetAppCom"]},{"name":"TinyCat","description":"TinyCat, powered by LibraryThing, provides the best library management solution for small libraries. \n\nSince 2005, LibraryThing has been the best home library solution, used by more than two million customers. \n\nSince 2016, TinyCat has been the best library software choice for schools, classrooms, community groups, churches, museums, businesses, and more. \n\nWith free 30-day trials and subscriptions starting at just $3/month, TinyCat competes with much larger management systems at a fraction of the cost. There are no setup fees or hidden add-ons, and there is full online support available to get started.","image":"https://gdm-catalog-fmapi-prod.imgix.net/ProductScreenshot/79da253f-ab3e-44fb-9b36-fd62533f9eff.png","url":"https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2062129/tinycat","@type":"SoftwareApplication","@id":"https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2062129/tinycat#software","applicationCategory":"BusinessApplication","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.getapp.com.au/#organization"},"aggregateRating":{"@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5.0,"bestRating":5,"ratingCount":1},"offers":{"price":"3","@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"USD"},"operatingSystem":"Cloud, Apple, Windows, Linux, Chrome, Android, Platform ios, Platform ipad"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"name":"Home","position":1,"item":"/","@type":"ListItem"},{"name":"Library Software","position":2,"item":"/directory/39/library-automation/software","@type":"ListItem"},{"name":"TinyCat","position":3,"item":"/software/2062129/tinycat","@type":"ListItem"}],"@id":"https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2062129/tinycat#breadcrumblist"}]}
</script>