Comparing Collection Management Software
| |
Groqit |
Collectorz |
Readerware |
Librarything |
Esommelier |
| Where is your data? |
On your Groqit, site backup and exported to your PC/Mac |
PC |
PC or Palm or iPod |
On their site |
In the wine cellar |
| Product Types |
Music, Books, Video, Games, Wine, Household items; anything
else with UPC/EAN coding |
Music ($39.95), Books ($39.95), Video ($39.95), Games ($39.95),
Comics ($39.95) |
Music ($40), Books ($40), Video ($40) |
Books |
Wine |
| O S |
Mac OS/X, Windows (Linux soon) |
Windows & some parts on Macs |
Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, Palm |
Browser-based |
Not listed |
| Online database server for lookups |
Yes |
Yes |
No, Internet lookups |
No, Internet lookups |
No, annual updates with fee |
| Portability |
Yes |
iPod Notes (1000 limit) |
Palm & iPod (1000 limit) versions only |
Via web-enabled cellphone |
No |
| Loan Tracking |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Shopping |
Yes - Wish lists in your Groqit |
No |
Shopping cart printout |
No |
No |
| Sharing lists |
Groqit Buddies |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Hardware |
65 gm inventory computer with built-in barcode reader |
None needed, scanner extra ($129.95) |
Free Cuecat with bundle, others up to $130 |
None needed |
Inventory laptop with external barcode reader |
| Prints barcodes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Print reports |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Backups |
Free on Groqit.com |
No |
No |
Export to PC |
Thumb drive |
| Price |
Unlimited for FREE |
$199.75 for all software (5) |
OS-specific Bundle $75 + $10 for CD |
200 free, $10/year |
$8,000.00 plus annual fee |
| Homepage |
groqit.com |
http://www.collectorz.com |
http://www.readerware.com |
http://www.librarything.com |
http://www.esommelier.net |
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