A Modern Alternative to Follett Destiny
See why K-12 libraries consistently choose Surpass over Destiny for search, ease of use, and price.
Why Schools Choose Surpass Over Destiny
- A public catalog (OPAC) patrons actually enjoy using — patron reviews and star ratings on any title, a fully customizable home page (theme, banner, widgets), and personalized recommendations through the Explore/Recommended for You experience.
- An interface schools consistently describe as easier to use and more current than Destiny’s. This is something we hear directly and repeatedly from schools that switch.
- Straightforward, transparent pricing with no add-on fees for the things you’d expect to be included. You’ll know what you’re paying for.
- A small team that knows your library by name, and is easy to actually reach — one of the most common things switching schools tell us.
Give Your Board What Destiny Can’t
Surpass includes board-ready Impact Reports. Education Impact turns your circulation data into a clear picture of student engagement and curriculum support, formatted to hand directly to a principal or school board. If budget season is part of why you’re evaluating a switch, this alone may be worth the conversation.
A Straight Answer on Cost
Destiny’s pricing isn’t published. You typically have to go through a sales process just to get a number. Surpass is upfront about cost from the start, with flat, predictable pricing and no surprise fees layered on top.
Most schools moving from Destiny choose the Surpass Cloud Large Library subscription, which has special pricing for K-12 schools of $1,440/year per location. Smaller libraries with up to 5,000 volumes and 1,000 students can choose the Small Library edition, which is just $960/year.
Days, Not Months. No Re-Barcoding
Most Destiny-to-Surpass migrations are done in days, and you’ll keep using the barcodes already on your shelves. That means no re-barcoding the collection! Export your MARC and patron records yourself at no cost, or have our team handle it for a flat fee. Curious about the details, including the best time of year to make the switch? Get the free guide above.
What Surpass Customers Are Saying
What do I like best about Surpass? In a nutshell, EVERYTHING! Surpass is such a great program. I cannot say enough good things about Surpass.
Surpass is very easy to use which means that I am able to keep my focus on the students, where it should be. Whenever I have a question, help is just a chat away – and everyone there is knowledgeable and friendly! I also love that I can send emails to students through Surpass, quickly catalog new books, run reports and personalize our OPAC.
Whether you're just starting out or are already an expert, you'll love these features. Click each one to explore.
User Friendly
Beginners and experts a like can be productive in Surpass Cloud right away, and help is always at your fingertips.
Cataloging
Enter data quickly by locating MARC records and ISBNs, then allow Surpass to find matching records online and copy the information for you.
Labeling
Print barcodes and spine labels for organizing your collection and maintaining accurate circulation records.
Circulation
Check in, check out, renew, and place holds quickly and easily in Surpass Cloud.
Beautiful Public Catalog
Your patrons will love using your library's beautiful online catalog.
SIS Integration
Establish an integration with your school's OneRoster-compatible SIS to automate patron record imports. Schedule automatic sync to keep all student and staff records up to date.
Self-Check
Set up Self-Check stations in your library where patrons can check out, check in, and renew on their own.
Pre-built Reports
Leverage pre-built report formats to manage your collection, analyze your most popular resources, and make decisions on how to best grow your library.
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