Designed for Universities, Consortia & Public Institutions
Native AWS Architecture (Virtual Servers, Monitoring, Security, Networking)
High-Availability & Enterprise Security Controls
Enterprise Cloud Features for Modern Libraries
Cloud-native Koha deployments using AWS infrastructure, automation, and security best practices
Automated Cloud Deployment
Deploy Koha via AWS CloudFormation with infrastructure, security groups, storage, and monitoring preconfigured. No manual server setup required.
AWS Native Architecture
Built on Amazon EC2 (virtual servers), RDS (managed database), CloudWatch (monitoring), and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). Leverages AWS security controls, Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles, and encryption at rest and in transit.
High Availability
Multi-Availability Zone (Multi-AZ) deployments across multiple data centers, auto-scaling, and load balancing for mission-critical operations. 99.99% uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA) available on Enterprise tier.
Enterprise-Ready by Default
Hardened AMIs built for real-world library workloads, tested for stability, performance, and long-term operation on AWS.
Global Multilingual Support
Multilingual interface with support for 30+ languages. Serve diverse communities worldwide with localized cataloging and patron access.
Enterprise AWS Architecture
Scale from a single instance to a Multi-Availability Zone (Multi-AZ) architecture using Application Load Balancer (ALB) for traffic distribution, Auto Scaling for capacity management, shared storage, and managed databases—designed for high availability.
Koha Library System
Koha is the world's first open-source integrated library system, trusted by thousands of libraries worldwide since 1999.
- Complete cataloging & circulation
- Advanced patron management
- MARC21 & Z39.50 support
- Custom reports & analytics
- Mobile-ready OPAC
Powered by AWS
Operate Koha on the same cloud platform trusted by governments, universities, and global enterprises.
- AWS global infrastructure and regions
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) for access control
- Automated backups and recovery
- Designed for institutional compliance and governance
Start Free: Perfect for Small Libraries
Get started with Koha on AWS at no software cost—ideal for small libraries, pilot projects, and testing
Free Tier Features
Up to 1,000 bibliographic records with unlimited patrons and branches. Full Koha functionality with no software licensing fees—pay only for AWS infrastructure.
AWS Free Tier Eligible
12 months free on AWS for new accounts (t2.micro/t3.micro instances). Perfect for testing before committing to production.
Upgrade Anytime
Seamless migration to Basic, Standard, or Enterprise tiers as your library grows. No data loss or downtime during upgrades.
Koha Cloud Enterprise on AWS
A highly reliable, cloud-based library system designed for academic and public libraries requiring maximum uptime and performance. Features automatic scaling, built-in redundancy across multiple data centers, and continuous backups.
Deployed inside your AWS account · Billed via AWS Marketplace · No vendor lock-in
99.99% Uptime Reliability
Multi-AZ deployment ensures your library stays online even if an entire data center fails. Automatic failover in seconds keeps services running without interruption.
Aurora Database - 5x Faster
High-performance Aurora database delivers 5x faster search and checkout. Point-in-time recovery restores to any moment in the past 1-35 days.
Intelligent Auto-Scaling
Automatically adjusts server count based on usage. Handles thousands of concurrent users during peak periods like course registration and summer reading programs.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the tier that fits your library's needs
Pay only for running time — ideal for testing, development, or Enterprise Auto Scaling
Enterprise
or $2,999/yr
Mission-critical infrastructure with 99.99% availability design and Auto Scaling. Scales up and down automatically — pay only while instances are running.
- ✅ Unlimited bibliographic records
- ✅ Unlimited items & patrons
- ✅ 99.99% uptime reliability
- ✅ Multi-Availability Zone (Multi-AZ) high availability
- ✅ Amazon Aurora database (5× faster than standard MySQL)
- ✅ Point-in-time recovery (1-35 days)
- ✅ Application Load Balancer (ALB) for traffic distribution
- ✅ Intelligent Auto Scaling (2-10 instances)
- ✅ Dual-layer backup protection
- ✅ Automated Amazon S3 backups
- ✅ Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) for shared storage
- ✅ Free SSL/TLS certificates via AWS Certificate Manager (ACM)
- ✅ Custom domain support
- ✅ Zero-downtime upgrades
- ✅ 30+ language translations
- ✅ Priority support
Free
$0/yr
Perfect for testing and small collections
- ✅ Koha ILS pre-installed
- ✅ CloudFormation template
- ✅ Unlimited patrons & branches
- ✅ Max 1,000 bibliographic records
- ✅ Max 2,000 items
- ✅ AWS Free Tier eligible
Basic
or $499/yr
Growing collections up to 5,000 records
- ✅ Everything in Free Tier
- ✅ Max 5,000 bibliographic records
- ✅ Max 10,000 items
- ✅ All EC2 instance types
- ✅ 30+ language translations
Standard
or $999/yr
Unlimited records with automated backups
- ✅ Everything in Basic Tier
- ✅ Unlimited bibliographic records
- ✅ Unlimited items
- ✅ Free SSL certificate
- ✅ Priority email support
How It Works
Three simple steps to launch your library in the cloud
1. Choose Your Tier
Select the AMI tier that matches your library's size. Start with Free Tier or try premium features with a 30-day trial.
2. Launch on AWS
Use our CloudFormation template (infrastructure automation) to deploy in minutes. Select your region and instance type—we handle the rest.
3. Start Managing
Access your Koha instance immediately. Begin cataloging, adding patrons, and circulating materials right away.
Run Your Library on Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure
Join academic and public libraries running Koha on AWS with enterprise-grade reliability