Lyra vs Mandarin M5
| Lyra | Mandarin M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $66.25/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Circulation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Acquisitions | No | — |
| Borrower portal | Yes | Yes |
| Custom reporting | Yes | Yes |
| MARC records | Yes | Yes |
| Student system sync | Yes | — |
| Deployment | cloud | hybrid |
Both are listed in Best School Library Management Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Lyra scores higher on our published basis.