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At a Glance
Alma
Alma
Star Rating
(23)3.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.1% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Star Rating
(391)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.5% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Follett Destiny Library Manager excels in ease of use, with a score of 8.1, while Alma falls short with a score of 6.4. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of Follett Destiny makes it easier for staff and students to navigate the system effectively.
  • Reviewers say that Follett Destiny Library Manager has a strong quality of support, rated at 8.3, compared to Alma's 7.0. Users on G2 highlight the responsive customer service and helpful resources provided by Follett Destiny, making it a reliable partner for libraries.
  • G2 users mention that the product direction for Follett Destiny Library Manager is rated positively at 8.1, indicating a clear roadmap for future enhancements. In contrast, Alma's lower score of 5.9 suggests uncertainty about its future development, which concerns some users.
  • Users say that Follett Destiny Library Manager has a higher overall satisfaction in meeting requirements, scoring 8.5, while Alma's score of 6.9 indicates that some users feel their needs are not fully addressed. Reviewers mention specific features like the robust cataloging tools in Follett Destiny that enhance user experience.
  • Reviewers mention that the ease of setup for Follett Destiny Library Manager is rated at 8.2, making it a straightforward choice for libraries looking to implement a new system. In contrast, users report that Alma's setup process is more complex, with a score of 6.0, leading to longer onboarding times.
  • Users on G2 report that Follett Destiny Library Manager is particularly strong in the mid-market segment, with 43.5% of reviews coming from this demographic, while Alma is more focused on enterprise users, with 39.1% of reviews. This distinction suggests that Follett Destiny may be better suited for smaller to mid-sized libraries looking for tailored solutions.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
6.9
22
8.6
362
Ease of Use
6.4
23
8.2
377
Ease of Setup
6.0
5
8.2
241
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.0
188
Quality of Support
7.0
20
8.3
331
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.4
178
Product Direction (% positive)
5.9
20
7.9
367
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Alma
Alma
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Alma and Follett Destiny Library Manager are categorized as Library Management Systems
Unique Categories
Alma
Alma has no unique categories
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager is categorized as School Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Alma
Alma
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.1%
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
38.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Alma
Alma
Higher Education
56.5%
Libraries
26.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
8.7%
Education Management
4.3%
Consumer Goods
4.3%
Other
0.0%
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Primary/Secondary Education
39.6%
Education Management
31.9%
Libraries
24.2%
Higher Education
1.0%
Information Technology and Services
0.8%
Other
2.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Alma
Alma
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Higher Education
GH
Verified User in Higher Education

The ease and user-friendliness. It is better than the previous software.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Libraries

Many times it has made me hunt for what i was looking for. Other systems, such as polaris ILS, have been much more straightforward.

Follett Destiny Library Manager
Follett Destiny Library Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Willie S.
WS
Willie S.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

We have been using Destiny for so long that I can't exactly speak to any solution we used prior to implementing Destiny, but from what I am aware of it has helped our library and bookstore staff immensely, and it has dramatically helped to simplify tasks...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

It's too rigid. We don't have the same level of granular control over things like data fields, reports, automation opportunities, etc...

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