Choose Your Self-Service Option
Start with the Free Tier, move to Standard for production, and use Enterprise when you need maximum reliability
Standard (Recommended)
Best starting point for production
Full-featured Koha with reliable cloud hosting, backups, and security. Suitable for most small to medium libraries.
- No record/item limits
- 30-day trial available
- Automated backups & monitoring
- Production-ready from day one
30-day trial covers KohaSupport software charges. AWS infrastructure costs still apply.
Free Tier (Evaluation)
Best for testing and pilots
Full Koha functionality with record/item limits. Ideal for evaluation, training, or very small collections.
- Limited to 1,000 bibliographic records
- Item limits apply
- Full feature access
- Upgrade path to Standard/Enterprise
Evaluation limits apply (best for testing and pilots)
Enterprise
For maximum reliability needs
Deployment across multiple data centers, high-performance database, and automatic scaling for busy periods.
- High availability design
- Enhanced performance & resilience
- Automatic scaling options
- 30-day trial available
Standard and Enterprise both include a 30-day trial. Trial covers KohaSupport software charges; AWS infrastructure costs still apply.
AWS Free Tier Credits
New AWS accounts may qualify for AWS credits and a Free Plan for a limited period. See current AWS Free Tier details.
How It Works
Three simple steps to launch your library in the cloud
Sign Up for AWS
Create a free AWS account if you don't have one. AWS may require a payment method to create an account. You can still control costs with Free Tier credits/plans and billing alerts. See AWS Free Tier details.
Choose Your Tier & Launch
Select Standard (recommended for production with 30-day trial), Free Tier for evaluation (record/item limits), or Enterprise for maximum reliability. Click "Launch" and the guided setup handles everything. Usually takes 5-15 minutes depending on tier.
Start Managing Your Library
Access your library via the provided URL. Add catalog records, create patron accounts, and circulate materials immediately. Your Koha system is online and ready to use. Complete setup guide included.
Prefer us to handle setup?
If you'd like KohaSupport to handle deployment, configuration, and guide you to production readiness, our managed services team can help. Includes optional migration and training add-ons.
Book a consultationNeed Mission-Critical Infrastructure?
Academic libraries, public library systems, and consortia requiring maximum reliability, deployment across multiple data centers, high-performance database, and intelligent automatic scaling should explore Enterprise options.
Launch Your Library Into The Cloud with Koha on AWS
Join thousands of libraries worldwide running Koha on AWS. Start a 30-day free trial today.