--- description: Learn more about Sierra price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Ireland. Read verified software reviews and discover tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Sierra Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra Ireland 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Library Automation Software](/directory/30022/library-automation/software) > [Sierra](/software/178531/sierra) # Sierra Canonical: https://www.capterra.ie/software/178531/sierra > Innovative's Sierra provides a powerful, modern foundation for extra large public libraries \& universities. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Sierra? Extra large public libraries and universities ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 5 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Innovative Interfaces - **Location**: Liverpool, US - **Founded**: 1978 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Innovative Interfaces directly for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Circulation Management - Fee Collection - Inventory Management - OPAC - Patron Management - Periodicals Management - Reserve Shelf Management - Self Check-In/Check-Out - Serials Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [Library Automation Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30022/library-automation/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It doesn't look flashy and there isn't any fancy design but it definitely gets the job done. > > **Cons**: Our library did have many instances of freezing or taking a long time for the software to load upon first opening it. > > Sierra has been a reliable catalog and circulation software. Very simple design makes it easy to search and do special functions as well as maintaining patron accounts. There aren't a lot of frills with the design and we did experience some occasional freezing/requiring to restart the software on individual computers but overall it gets the job done very well. ----- ### "A great tool for libraries." — 5.0/5 > **Timothy** | *30 July 2022* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very simple to use and intuitive. Does not "crash" very often at all. Easy to learn, and works well for patrons who use self-checkout machines. > > **Cons**: Could use better messaging to patrons on self check when there are problems with their account, such as an expired library card. Machine tells them to "go to the desk" but not why. > > Very smooth operation and easy to learn. Works very well for check in / check out with patrons, and to search items. ----- ### "Using Sierra" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *3 September 2018* | Libraries | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: User management, searchability, editability > > **Cons**: Includes some little used fields that are hard to hide ----- ### "Quality ILS with great support" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *23 July 2019* | Libraries | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: iii has a great track record for putting out great library software, and Sierra is no exception. This tool has a great customer focus in its discovery tool and more robust features for librarians. I appreciate how easy it is to use out of the box (well, as out of the box as any migration can afford). Great support, great product. > > **Cons**: It's a premium library product, and you've got to pay for that. However, it's not outside the range of other ILSs (which are, in general, overpriced). ----- ### "Sierra is Amazing\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Yola** | *28 November 2023* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love how user friendly Sierra is\! We use it daily.... > > **Cons**: So far, I like everything, it is very use friendly ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ie/software/178531/sierra) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | it | | ----- ## Structured Data