Ex Libris vs Follett:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ex Libris had more branded searches than Follett among library management software worldwide. Ex Libris had about 246,000 branded searches, while Follett had 27,100. Ex Libris made up 81.8% of all library management software searches we track, and Follett accounted for 9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about library management software, Follett appeared in two of the five answers and Ex Libris in one. Ex Libris and Follett were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Ex Libris, about 9 searches for every 1 for Follett
Who does AI mention more?
Follett, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Ex Libris in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top library management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Follett was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ex Libris was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ex Libris and Follett were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Koha1st
Librarika2nd- Follett3rd
- Alma4th
TinyCat5th- Ex Libris6th
Bibliotheca–
SirsiDynix–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Koha5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Librarika3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- TinyCat3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Follett2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Alma2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Ex Libris1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Bibliotheca0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- SirsiDynix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about library management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which library management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best library management software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best library management software for a school library?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“library management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“library management system”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Ex Libris or Follett more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ex Libris and Follett by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight library management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Ex Libris, Follett. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ex Libris | Follett | Bibliotheca | Koha | Librarika | TinyCat | Alma | SirsiDynix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 84.8% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1% | 1.5% | 0.82% | 0.32% | 0.45% |
| Nov 2025 | 87.2% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1% | 1.3% | 0.55% | 0.3% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.9% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Jan 2026 | 84% | 9.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.81% | 0.33% | 0.36% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.7% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.82% | 0.4% | 0.44% |
| Mar 2026 | 86.3% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.69% | 0.34% | 0.37% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.99% | 0.39% | 0.44% |
| May 2026 | 81.1% | 9% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.48% | 0.52% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.9% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.47% | 0.41% |
| Jul 2026 | 82.6% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.48% | 0.53% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.9% | 10.9% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.38% | 0.43% |
| Sep 2026 | 81.8% | 9% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.96% | 0.52% | 0.43% |
How has the Ex Libris and Follett comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ex Libris was ahead of Follett in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ex Libris’ share of searches among library management software worldwide moved from 84.8% to 81.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Follett’s share of searches among library management software worldwide moved from 7.6% to 9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for library management software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ex Libris gained share of searches among library management software worldwide, from 80.9% to 81.8%.
In September 2026, Follett lost share of searches among library management software worldwide, from 10.9% to 9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ex Libris’ and Follett’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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