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PMB
Open-source integrated library and document management system.
What it does
Manages comprehensive library catalogs, loans, acquisitions, and patron circulation processes efficiently. Provides an integrated web portal module for publishing library news, catalogues, and Web 2.0 content. Handles electronic document management and structured archival metadata records. Supports bibliographic data interoperability through standard protocols like Z39.50 and UNIMARC.
Why it works
Open-source licensing under CECILL removes initial software acquisition and licensing cost barriers. Built-in portal features eliminate the need for complex third-party content management systems. Adherence to international library standards ensures high compatibility with global bibliographic databases. Extensive customization support through professional maintenance providers guarantees long-term stability.
Category: Productivity
Team Size: 26-100
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As of 2026
Productivity
Revenue: $1M-$10M ARR
Open-source integrated library and document management system.
Overview
PMB is a fully featured, open-source integrated library system designed to manage documentation centers, archives, and public libraries. It provides native tools for cataloging, circulation workflows, editorial web portals, and electronic document management. Maintained and supported by PMB Services, the platform relies on open standards like Z39.50 and UNIMARC for seamless bibliographic data importing. Thousands of documentation networks worldwide use PMB to organize and publish their collections.
Funding status: Bootstrapped
Revenue source: Support & Services
Customer type: B2B
Pricing: Free (Open Source)
Tech stack: PHP, MySQL, Linux, Apache, JavaScript
Platform: Web
Integrations: Z39.50, UNIMARC, OPAC, MySQL, PHP environment
Founder story
PMB was originally developed in France to provide an advanced open-source alternative for library documentation management. It is continuously maintained and supported by the French enterprise PMB Services. Over the years, it has evolved into a globally recognized standard for library computerization.
What it does
- Manages comprehensive library catalogs, loans, acquisitions, and patron circulation processes efficiently
- Provides an integrated web portal module for publishing library news, catalogues, and Web 2.0 content
- Handles electronic document management and structured archival metadata records
- Supports bibliographic data interoperability through standard protocols like Z39.50 and UNIMARC.
Who it's for
- Public and University Libraries
- Documentation Centers
- Archivists and Information Professionals
- Educational Institutions
Why it works
- Open-source licensing under CECILL removes initial software acquisition and licensing cost barriers
- Built-in portal features eliminate the need for complex third-party content management systems
- Adherence to international library standards ensures high compatibility with global bibliographic databases
- Extensive customization support through professional maintenance providers guarantees long-term stability.
Growth strategies
- Community- driven open-source collaboration and developer contribution models
- Professional support and consulting services offered directly by PMB Services
- Adoption across municipal library networks and educational documentation centers
- Continuous localization and translation across multiple international languages
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- [PMB includes a native integrated web portal module directly within the system without requiring third-party CMS platforms n/][Alternative open-source ILS systems like Koha often require separate interface configurations or external tools for advanced portal publishing n/]