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BiblioteQ vs ArchivesSpace: catalog facts
BiblioteQ	ArchivesSpace
Free Free and open source under a BSD licence.	Free Free to download and use; optional paid membership supports development.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Web, Self-hosted
Catalogs many media types, from books to video games Works with PostgreSQL for shared use or SQLite for a single file	Covers the full range of archival functions in one system Public web access to collections
Very many options, which takes time to learn Interface is functional rather than polished	User documentation is a member benefit Built for institutions, not personal archiving
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause	License: ECL-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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