Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onWeb, Windows
- 2Costsfree trial · paid from $80/mo
- 3Circulation toolsYes
- 4Borrower portalYes
- 5Custom reportingYes
- 6MARC recordsYes
- 7Student system syncYes
- 8Deploymentcloud
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: surpasssoftware.com
Overview
Surpass is ranked #6 of 22 in school library management software on Specifiction. It runs on Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $80/mo.
Surpass plans and pricing
All plansSurpass Cloud Small Library (K-12) $960/yr Annually Up to 5,000 volumes · Up to 1,000 students surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Surpass Cloud Large Library (K-12) $1,440/yr Annually Up to 100,000 volumes · Up to 5,000 patrons · Per location surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compared on school library management software
- Free plan
- Nosurpasssoftware.com
- Paid from
- $55/mosurpasssoftware.com
- Circulation tools
- Yessurpasssoftware.com
- Borrower portal
- Yessurpasssoftware.com
- Custom reporting
- Yessurpasssoftware.com
- MARC records
- Yessurpasssoftware.com
- Student system sync
- Yessurpasssoftware.com
- Deployment
- cloudsurpasssoftware.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Surpass Cloud is library management software for school libraries, with tools for cataloging, circulation, and reporting.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Cataloging
- Staff can find and copy matching catalog records using MARC records and ISBNs.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Circulation
- Surpass Cloud supports check-in, check-out, renewals, holds, barcode labels, and spine labels.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Public catalog
- The public catalog lets patrons search the library collection online.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- SIS integration
- Surpass can import patron records from a OneRoster-compatible school SIS and schedule automatic synchronization.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Self-check and integrations
- Surpass Cloud supports self-check stations and SIP2-compatible tools, including RFID kiosks, mobile self-check applications, and automated materials handling systems.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Reports
- Pre-built reports help libraries manage collections, review popular resources, and inform collection decisions.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- Surpass Cloud runs in modern browsers, and Surpass also offers a locally installed Windows product.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The K–12 page describes its support team as U.S.-based and says it can answer questions, provide guidance, and advise on library practices.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Trial
- Free 30-day trials are available for Surpass for Windows; Surpass Cloud trials are described as coming soon, with an online demonstration available to request.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the services are designed primarily for organizations such as schools and libraries and addresses children under 13 using services through customers with customer authorization.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Record import limit
- Surpass is described as a MARC-based system that can import MARC records; the FAQ says non-MARC records may require conversion.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Who it serves
- Surpass says its software is used by libraries including schools, public libraries, churches, hospitals, and museums.surpasssoftware.com · 30 Sept 2026
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Sources
- surpasssoftware.com/k-12/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- surpasssoftware.com· checked 30 Sept 2026
- surpasssoftware.com/free-trial/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- surpasssoftware.com/privacy-policy/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- surpasssoftware.com/faq/how-much-does-surpass-cost/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- surpasssoftware.com/destiny/· checked 30 Sept 2026