Students & seats, on one screen
Assign seats by shift, see who's where, and spot empty desks at a glance with a live seat map.
Rated #1 free library management software in India
Free library management software for India's study halls.
Libly is the easiest library management system for study halls, coaching libraries, reading rooms and self-study centres in India. Run your students, seats, shifts, lockers, payments and WhatsApp reminders from one screen — free forever for up to 20 students.
- Free forever for up to 20 students
- Works on Windows, Mac & mobile
- Android & iPhone friendly
- Pricing in INR · Indian-region servers
- Setup in 5 minutes
- Online library management system
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All caught upAcme Reading HallYearly · 312 days left
Active students
184
+12
Seats filled
92%
46 / 50
This month
₹84,300
+18%
Renewals due
9
this week
Recent activity
- P2m agoPriya SharmaRenewed · Yearly · ₹2,499
- R18m agoRohit VermaAssigned Seat 14 · AC shift
- A1h agoAnjali PatelWhatsApp reminder sent
- K3h agoKunal JoshiNew enrolment · Locker #07
Seat map · Morning46 / 50
Occupied Reserved Free
- 12,000+Seats managed
- ₹3.2 Cr+Fees collected
- 85,000+WhatsApp reminders
- 5 minSetup, on average
Why Libly
The best free library management software, head-to-head.
Most Indian libraries today run on a paper register, an Excel sheet, or a clunky desktop library management software for Windows that hasn't been updated since 2014. Here's how Libly compares to both — built for the way you actually work in 2026.
Capability
Excel / Register
Old desktop software
Libly
- 100% free to startYesNoYes
- Live, colour-coded seat mapNoYesYes
- Multi-shift scheduling (morning · evening · night)NoYesYes
- AC seat & premium pricingNoNoYes
- Locker inventory & rent billingNoNoYes
- Automated WhatsApp fee remindersNoNoYes
- Lead pipeline with follow-upsNoNoYes
- Auto-advancing renewal due datesNoYesYes
- Works on Windows, Mac, Android & iPhoneYesNoYes
- Real-time sync across staff devicesNoNoYes
- No installation, no IT person requiredYesNoYes
- Indian-region servers, daily backupsNoNoYes
Free forever. No credit card. Setup in 5 minutes.
The only online library management system that runs on every device your team already owns.
Everything you need
One app to run the whole library.
A complete library management system for study halls — students, seats, payments, lockers, multi-shift scheduling and WhatsApp reminders, all stitched together so nothing slips through the cracks.
Payments that auto-renew
Collect monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or yearly fees. Due dates advance automatically when you mark renewal.
WhatsApp reminders
One tap sends a polite, branded WhatsApp nudge to students with pending dues.
Lockers & add-ons
Track locker inventory, assign them to students and bill the locker fee with their seat in one transaction.
Multi-shift, AC & non-AC
Run morning, afternoon, evening or night shifts with separate seat counts. Premium-priced AC seats are first-class.
Built for owners, not IT
Mobile-first, no installs, no jargon. Works on the cheapest Android phone or the desk computer at the front.
Leads & follow-upsBirthday & due remindersCustom shift hours
Use cases
Built for every kind of library in India.
From a 30-seat reading room in Patna to a 500-seat exam-prep hall in Kota — Libly is the library management system India owners are picking when they finally outgrow their Excel sheet.
Self-study libraries & competitive exam halls
Built first for UPSC, SSC, banking and JEE/NEET aspirants — the silent reading hall that fills up at 6 AM and doesn't empty till 10 PM.
- Self study library management software for 50–500 seats
- Multi-shift scheduling with seat-level allocation
- WhatsApp reminders for fee due and plan expiry
Coaching institute libraries
Run the in-house library that comes with your coaching brand — assign seats by batch, charge a separate library fee, and keep parents in the loop.
- Library software for coaching institutes and study centres
- Batch-wise student rosters with bulk operations
- Receipt and revenue reports per shift and per batch
Reading rooms & community libraries
Track who's in, who's overdue, and who's about to renew — without paper registers. The reading room management system that learns your routine.
- Reading room management system with locker support
- One-tap renewal with auto-advancing due dates
- Birthday wishes and welcome notes go out on WhatsApp
Small libraries (10–50 seats)
If you're a single owner running the whole place, Libly was designed for you. The Free plan covers most small libraries end-to-end with no monthly cost.
- Library management system for small libraries — free forever
- No staff accounts needed; one owner runs everything
- Mobile-first interface works on a ₹6,000 Android phone
Study centres & shared workspaces
Charging by the hour, the day, or the month? Libly handles every billing cadence and lets you mix shifts, lockers and add-ons in one transaction.
- Library software for study centers with hourly and monthly plans
- Mix monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly subscriptions
- Add-ons: lockers, water, CCTV, dedicated desks
Premium AC libraries
Upgrade your hall with a dedicated AC zone? Libly tags AC seats separately, prices them at a premium, and never lets you double-book a desk.
- AC seat library booking with premium pricing
- Separate occupancy view for AC and non-AC sections
- Locker + AC seat add-on bundles in one click
A real product, not a pitch deck
Built for the way you actually run a library.
Take a quick tour of the operator app — from the live seat map to payments, students, and leads. Everything stitched together so you can run the whole place from one screen.
Seats
See every seat at a glance.
A live, color-coded seat map per shift. Tap any seat to assign, renew, or reserve. AC seats are marked separately so you can charge a premium without juggling sheets.
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Seat management
View shiftFull Day6 AM – 10 PMMorningEvening
Total seats
50
Available
37
Occupied
11
Reserved
2
AvailableOccupiedReserved
AC (10)·Non-AC (40)
SEAT1Aanya
SEAT2Kabir
SEAT3Diya
SEAT4Ishaan
SEAT5Meera
SEAT6Vihaan
SEAT7Saanvi
SEAT8Reyansh
SEAT9Tara
SEAT10Aarush
SEAT11
SEAT12
SEAT13
SEAT14
SEAT15
SEAT16
SEAT17
SEAT18Yash
SEAT19
SEAT20
SEAT21
SEAT22
SEAT23Nia
SEAT24Zara
SEAT25
SEAT26
SEAT27
SEAT28
SEAT29
SEAT30
SEAT31
SEAT32
SEAT33
SEAT34
SEAT35
SEAT36
SEAT37
SEAT38
SEAT39
SEAT40
SEAT41
SEAT42
SEAT43
SEAT44
SEAT45
SEAT46
SEAT47
SEAT48
SEAT49
SEAT50
Payments
Money in, money pending — at a glance.
Track collections per shift, see what's still pending, and dive into every transaction. Mark a payment and the next due date advances on its own — no spreadsheets, no math.
- Per-shift revenue breakdown
- Auto-advancing renewal cycles
- Filter by Paid · Pending · Overdue
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Payments
Track fee collections and outstanding payments across shifts.
Collected this month
₹68,400
48 payments
Pending
₹4,800
3 payments
Total transactions
156
Last 45 days
Revenue by shift
Income allocated to each shift from paid receipts.
Full Day₹1,200/mo
₹38,400Morning₹800/mo
₹19,200Evening₹1,000/mo
₹10,800Search student or ID…
All156Paid148Pending6Overdue2
Students
Every student, every detail, one screen.
A clean roster with seat, shift, plan, fee, and next-due — sortable, searchable, and one tap away from a renewal or a WhatsApp nudge. Status pills tell you who needs attention this week.
- Quick filters: Active · Expiring · Overdue
- Inline seat & locker assignment
- One-tap WhatsApp reminder
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Students
Manage enrollments, contact info, and fee status.
All142Active128Expiring9Overdue5
Search name, phone, seat…
All shifts| # | Student | Seat | Shift | Plan | Fee | Next due | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aanya Kapoor +91 98765 43210 | 1 | Full Day 6 AM – 10 PM | Monthly | ₹1,200 | 12 Jul 2026 Due in 28 days | active | |
| 2 | Kabir Mehta +91 91234 56780 | 4 | Full Day 6 AM – 10 PM | Quarterly | ₹3,200 | 8 Jul 2026 Due in 24 days | active | |
| 3 | Diya Shah +91 99888 77665 | 12 | Morning 6 AM – 2 PM | Monthly | ₹800 | 30 Jun 2026 Due in 6 days | expiring | |
| 4 | Ishaan Roy +91 90000 11122 | 8 | Evening 2 PM – 10 PM | Monthly | ₹1,000 | 6 Jul 2026 Due in 22 days | active |
Leads
Turn enquiries into enrolments.
Capture every walk-in and call in one pipeline. Move leads through New → Contacted → Follow-up → Converted, and never lose track of who you owe a callback. Conversion rate is calculated for you.
- Pipeline with five clear stages
- Follow-ups that surface when due
- Convert a lead into a student in one tap
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Leads
Every inquiry in one place. Follow up and convert.
Active pipeline
12
12 total tracked
New this week
4
1 last week
Follow-ups due
3
Today or overdue
Conversion rate
42%
5 converted · 0 lost
All12New4Contacted3Follow-up2Converted3Lost0
A
Aanya Singh
+91 98765 12340·Walk-in
2 hours agoNew
V
Vihaan Joshi
+91 91234 56789·WhatsApp
YesterdayContacted
M
Meera Pillai
+91 90011 22334·Phone
In 2 daysFollow-up
R
Reyansh Iyer
+91 99000 11223·Referral
Last weekConverted
WhatsApp engine
Reminders that pay for themselves.
Fee due tomorrow? Plan expiring next week? Locker rented? Libly sends the right WhatsApp message at the right moment — no copy- pasting, no spreadsheets, no missed collections.
9:41
MS
MyStudy Reading Hall
online
TODAY
Welcome
Hi Aanya, welcome to MyStudy Reading Hall!
Your seat: #12 (AC) · Shift: Full Day, 6 AM – 10 PM.
Plan starts 15 Aug 2026 · Fee ₹1,200/mo. Save this number for any help.
9:02 AM
Fee reminder
Hello Kabir, your Monthly plan ends on 30 Jun 2026 (3 days left). Renewal due: ₹1,200.
Pay UPI: mystudy@upi
9:04 AM
Payment received
Thanks Diya — payment of ₹800 received. Receipt #R-1042.
Next due: 30 Jul 2026. See you tomorrow!
9:08 AM
Lead follow-up
Hi Vihaan, thanks for visiting MyStudy yesterday. We have Morning shift seats open from 1 Jul.
Want me to hold seat #19 for you?
9:15 AM
Shift expiring
Reminder for Ishaan: your Evening shift access expires tonight at 10 PM.
Reply 1 to renew, 2 to switch shift.
9:22 AM
Locker assigned
Locker #08 assigned to Meera. Key collected at 9:28 AM.
Locker fee ₹300/mo added to next bill.
9:30 AM
Broadcast
Holiday notice
Library will be closed on 15 Aug for Independence Day. Regular hours resume 16 Aug.
9:42 AM
Message
Eight automations, zero manual work.
Toggle the messages you want. Libly handles delivery on the official WhatsApp Business API — with read receipts, opt-out handling, and delivery analytics in your dashboard.
- Auto-personalised templatesStudent name, seat, shift, fee, due date — all merged in. You write it once.
- Smart timing windowsReminders fire 7 / 3 / 1 days before due, then on the day, then once if overdue.
- Official WhatsApp Business APIVerified sender, no risk of number bans, full read-receipt analytics.
- Hindi, English, or mixedPick a language per template — Libly handles the right script and currency formatting.
Every message your library needs.
Pick the automations that match how you run things. Each template is editable in your own words.
Instant
Welcome on enrollment
Hi Aanya, welcome to MyStudy Reading Hall. Your seat #12 (AC) is ready for the Full Day shift starting 15 Aug.
T-7 / T-3 / T-1
Fee renewal reminder
Hi Kabir, your Monthly plan renews in 3 days. Pay ₹1,200 to mystudy@upi to keep your seat.
On payment
Payment confirmation
Thanks Diya — ₹800 received. Receipt #R-1042. Next due 30 Jul. See you tomorrow!
T+1 / T+3
Overdue follow-up
Hi Ishaan, your fee was due yesterday. Your seat is held till tomorrow 6 PM — please pay ₹1,000 to keep it active.
On stage change
Lead follow-up
Hi Vihaan, thanks for visiting yesterday. We have Morning seats open from 1 Jul — want me to hold seat #19 for you?
On assignment
Locker assigned
Locker #08 assigned to Meera. Locker fee ₹300/mo will be added to your next bill. Key collected at 9:28 AM.
On expiry day
Shift expiring
Reminder: your Evening shift access expires tonight at 10 PM. Reply 1 to renew, 2 to switch shift.
On demand
Broadcast & holiday notices
Library closed on 15 Aug for Independence Day. Regular hours resume 16 Aug. — MyStudy team
Opt-in & opt-out built-in
Every student can reply STOP to pause messages. Libly tracks consent automatically — DPDP-compliant out of the box.
Delivery & read analytics
See sent, delivered, and read counts per template. Spot the messages that aren't landing and tune them in two clicks.
Hindi + English + Hinglish
Most Indian study halls run a mix. Templates support all three — pick once, override per student if you want.
How it works
From spreadsheet to system in one afternoon.
- 01
Set up your library
Pick a name, configure your shifts, total seats and locker inventory. Takes about 5 minutes.
- 02
Add students & assign seats
Capture name, phone, plan and seat in one form. Students show up on the live seat map immediately.
- 03
Collect & remind
Mark payments to auto-advance dues. Send a WhatsApp reminder for any pending fee in one tap.
Simple pricing, in INR
Free forever. Pay only when you grow.
Most small libraries can run their entire operation on the Free plan — no credit card, no trial expiry. Upgrade any time by picking a plan below; our team activates it the same day on call or WhatsApp.
FreeAlways free for getting started.
Free
- Up to 20 students
- 1 active shift
- Seat map & payment tracking
- Manual reminders only
MonthlyUnlock everything for one month.
₹249/ month
+ 18% GST · ₹293.82 incl.
- Unlimited students & shifts
- WhatsApp reminders
- All warnings removed
- Priority support
YearlyBest value — save 16% vs monthly.
₹2,499/ year
~₹208/month effective
+ 18% GST · ₹2,948.82 incl.
- Everything in Monthly
- 12 months of access
- Best value · ~₹208/month
- Lock-in pricing
3 YearsLock in lowest price for 3 full years.
₹5,999/ 3 years
~₹167/month effective
+ 18% GST · ₹7,078.82 incl.
- Everything in Yearly
- 36 months of access
- Lowest price · ~₹167/month
- Lifetime grandfathered features
Plan prices shown above are exclusive of 18% GST, which is added at checkout per Government of India regulations. Paid plans activate instantly when you pay with Razorpay (UPI, cards, netbanking, wallets), or our team will reach out on call or WhatsApp.
Talk to us
Have questions? We're a message away.
Tell us about your library and we'll personally help you set Libly up — from student import to the first WhatsApp reminder.
Call us
+91 9938353308WhatsApp
Chat with usEmail
hello@libly.in
FAQ
Questions, answered.
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