---
description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of TinyCat.  Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. 
image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress
title: TinyCat Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026
---

Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Library Automation Software](/directory/30022/library-automation/software) > [TinyCat](/software/1036414/tinycat)

# TinyCat

Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1036414/tinycat

> The best and most affordable online library management system for small libraries, powered by LibraryThing.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

-----

## Overview

### Who Uses TinyCat?

Small libraries including schools, classrooms, religious groups, community organizations, museums, special libraries, health libraries, businesses, and more.

## 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**: US$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 & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more

## Features

- Circulation Management
- Inventory Management
- OPAC
- Patron Management
- Self Check-In/Check-Out

## Support Options

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

## Category

- [Library Automation Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30022/library-automation/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Mandarin](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/29128/mandarin) — 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
2. [Surpass](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/8980/surpass) — 4.8/5 (128 reviews)
3. [Simple Little Library System](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/189633/simple-little-library-system) — 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
4. [Follett Destiny Library Manager](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/8972/destiny-library-manager) — 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
5. [Librarika](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1053729/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 Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1036414/tinycat)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/268527/TinyCat/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| en-IE | <https://www.capterra.ie/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| en-IL | <https://www.capterra.co.il/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| fr | <https://www.capterra.fr/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| fr-BE | <https://fr.capterra.be/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| fr-CA | <https://fr.capterra.ca/software/1036414/tinycat> |
| fr-LU | <https://www.capterra.lu/software/1036414/tinycat> |

-----

## Structured Data

<script type="application/ld+json">
  {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"name":"Capterra UK","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Egham","addressRegion":"ENG","postalCode":"TW20 9AH","streetAddress":"Tamesis, The Glanty, Staines-upon-Thames Egham TW20 9AH United Kingdom"},"description":"Capterra UK helps millions of people find the best business software. With software reviews, ratings, infographics, and the most comprehensive list of business software.","email":"info@capterra.co.uk","url":"https://www.capterra.co.uk/","logo":"https://dm-localsites-assets-prod.imgix.net/images/capterra/logo-a9b3b18653bd44e574e5108c22ab4d3c.svg","@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.capterra.co.uk/#organization","parentOrganization":"Gartner, Inc.","sameAs":["https://twitter.com/Capterra","https://www.facebook.com/Capterra/","https://www.linkedin.com/company/capterra/","https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEt7vQSPiPlPAblHdhJAqnA"]},{"name":"TinyCat","description":"TinyCat is the simple, fast, and professional online catalog for small libraries, powered by LibraryThing. Share and manage your library online and track circulation and patron data from just $3/month.\n\nFeatures include: mobile-friendly interface, patron self-checkout and unlimited patrons, import/export, inventory, circulation reports, Z39.50 cataloging, enhancements from LibraryThing including series, genres, professional and reader reviews, and much more. Comes with full online support.","image":"https://gdm-catalog-fmapi-prod.imgix.net/ProductScreenshot/5beb6db4-916a-45d0-83cb-9a838966d2fd.png","url":"https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1036414/tinycat","@type":"SoftwareApplication","@id":"https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1036414/tinycat#software","applicationCategory":"BusinessApplication","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.uk/#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":"FAQPage","@id":"https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1036414/tinycat#faqs","mainEntity":[{"name":"What is TinyCat?","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"text":"TinyCat is the simple, fast, and professional online catalog for small libraries, powered by LibraryThing. Share and manage your library online and track circulation and patron data from just $3/month.Features include: mobile-friendly interface, patron self-checkout and unlimited patrons, import/export, inventory, circulation reports, Z39.50 cataloging, enhancements from LibraryThing including series, genres, professional and reader reviews, and much more. Comes with full online support.","@type":"Answer"}},{"name":"Who Uses TinyCat?","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"text":"Small libraries including schools, classrooms, religious groups, community organizations, museums, special libraries, health libraries, businesses, and more.","@type":"Answer"}}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"name":"Home","position":1,"item":"/","@type":"ListItem"},{"name":"Library Automation Software","position":2,"item":"/directory/30022/library-automation/software","@type":"ListItem"},{"name":"TinyCat","position":3,"item":"/software/1036414/tinycat","@type":"ListItem"}],"@id":"https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1036414/tinycat#breadcrumblist"}]}
</script>