Launch Koha Library System on AWS - In Under 5 Minutes
Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) with Koha pre-installed. No technical skills required. Try Free for 14 days.
Trusted by thousands of Libraries WorldWide
Koha is the world’s leading open-source integrated library system, trusted by libraries of all types and sizes. Whether you're managing a public, academic, school, special, or private library—with one branch or many—Koha offers the flexibility, power, and scalability to meet your needs.
Your library. In the Cloud. Koha on AWS makes it simple and easy to manage your catalog using any web browser, on any device, from anywhere in the world. Your patrons can search, place holds, checkout, checkin, and manage their account via the Online Public Accessible Catalog (OPAC).
Koha is an enterprise-class, full-featured library system with modules for acquisitions, circulation, cataloging, serials management, authorities, flexible reporting, label printing, multi-format notices, and offline circulation when your internet connection is down.
Why Choose Koha on AWS?
Instant Setup
Launch Koha on AWS Cloud in less than 5 minutes – no Linux experience needed. Our AMIs have been thoroughly tested and are ready-to-launch. They are production ready so you can start circulating books immediately.
Flexible, Affordable Pricing
Only $999/year or just $0.17/hour—no long-term commitments required. Start with a free 14-day trial, and if you’re eligible for the AWS Free Tier, you can enjoy up to 12 months of free server usage.
Open 24/7
Libraries should always be open. With Koha on AWS, your system is online 24/7—so patrons can browse, borrow, and read anytime, anywhere. Fully e-book ready and accessible from any device.
How It Works
Start Your Free Trial
Subscribe to our Koha via the AWS Marketplace. No payment is required – you can try Koha for 14-days for free.
Launch Your Koha Instance
Create a server using an easy, step-by-step guided wizard. Configuring Koha will only take a few minutes.
Open Your Library
Login to the Koha console and start managing your library. Your patrons can search and checkout items via the OPAC.
Launch Your Library Into The Cloud with Koha on AWS
Simple, Transparent Pricing
$999/yr or $0.17/hr***
14-day Free trial
Cancel anytime you want.
Pricing & Frequently Asked Questions
***How much does it cost?
You can choose between two pricing options:
- $0.17/hour: Approx. $124/month if used 24/7 (flexible, great for short-term use)
- $999/year: Equivalent to ~$83/month (best value, saves over 30%)
What am I paying for?
You pay two separate costs:
- KohaSupport: Software license and support via AWS Marketplace (AMI fee)
- AWS: Server infrastructure (compute, storage, bandwidth)
Is there a free trial?
Yes! We offer a 14-day free trial through AWS Marketplace so you can test everything before committing to a full subscription.
What is the AWS Free Tier?
The AWS Free Tier provides up to 750 hours/month of EC2 usage on t2.micro or t3.micro instances for the first 12 months of a new AWS account. This may result in zero AWS charges during that period.
Learn more here.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. If you’re on hourly pricing, you can cancel your subscription and stop your instance anytime. Yearly plans are prepaid and non-refundable.
Is Koha fully installed and configured?
Yes. Our AMI includes a complete Koha setup with all required components—database, web server, and dependencies. After launching, just complete the browser-based setup wizard.
Can I use my own domain name?
Yes. You can map your EC2 instance IP to a custom domain name using your DNS provider or Amazon Route 53. Help is available through our
AWS support listing.
What instance type should I choose?
We recommend:
- t3.medium (x86): General use with broad compatibility
- t4g.medium (ARM): Cost-efficient and modern, ideal for new deployments