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AWS Free Tier
Launch Koha on AWS at no software cost. Use the preconfigured instance to explore cataloguing, circulation, reports, the public catalogue, Z39.50 and SIP2, and preview Koha Theme Builder™ with 5 theme families and 13 presets. AWS infrastructure charges apply.
Overview
Launch Koha on AWS and preview the new Koha Theme Builder™ experience.
Koha Theme Builder™ preview Koha Theme Builder™ helps libraries create a polished, user-friendly public catalogue without maintaining custom Koha template changes. Free Tier users can preview 5 professionally designed theme families with 13 presets, including designs for the OPAC homepage, search results, record detail pages, and patron account pages. Upgrade to Standard or Enterprise to activate themes and use the visual editing tools.
A complete Koha ILS Koha is a widely used open-source Integrated Library System for academic, public, school, and special libraries. Core modules include cataloguing, circulation, holds, acquisitions, serials, interlibrary loans, Z39.50, SIP2, reports, a web-based staff interface, and a public catalogue.
Deploy on AWS This AMI is preconfigured for AWS and helps libraries launch Koha without building a server from scratch. Follow the KohaSupport setup guide to complete the initial configuration and begin using Koha in your AWS account.
Cost and ownership There is no KohaSupport software charge for this Free Tier listing. You choose the AWS server size and control AWS infrastructure costs directly. AWS infrastructure charges still apply.
Upgrade path Koha Cloud Standard activates Koha Theme Builder™ with 5 theme families, 8 activated presets, 5 preview-only presets, Page Builder, Page Settings, and Design Studio. Koha Cloud Enterprise unlocks all 13 presets and adds a more resilient AWS setup for libraries with stronger availability, recovery, and scaling requirements.
Highlights
- Preview a better public catalogue: Koha Theme Builder™ lets you browse 5 theme families and 13 presets from the Koha staff interface. Preview homepage, search results, record detail, and patron account designs before choosing a paid tier to activate them.
- A complete Koha library system: Start with core Koha tools for cataloguing, circulation, acquisitions, serials, interlibrary loans, Z39.50, SIP2, reports, the staff interface, and the public catalogue.
- Start free and stay in control: There is no KohaSupport software charge for this Free Tier listing. You run Koha in your own AWS account, choose the server size, and keep direct control of your cloud environment. AWS infrastructure charges apply.
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Launch with CloudFormation - Single-server setup
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
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Pricing
This product is available free of charge. Free subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator to estimate your infrastructure costs.
If you are an AWS Free Tier customer with a free plan, you are eligible to subscribe to this offer. You can use free credits to cover the cost of eligible AWS infrastructure. See AWS Free Tier for more details. If you created an AWS account before July 15th, 2025, and qualify for the Legacy AWS Free Tier, Amazon EC2 charges for Micro instances are free for up to 750 hours per month. See Legacy AWS Free Tier for more details.
Dimensions summary
This Free Tier listing carries no KohaSupport software charge. You pick one of six EC2 instance sizes to run Koha, billed by the hour. The six options—t2.micro, t3.micro, t3a.small, t3.small, t3.medium, and t3a.medium—are not tiers but server sizes with differing compute and memory. Larger instances suit heavier evaluation workloads. AWS infrastructure charges apply separately and are billed by AWS based on the instance you run, storage, and networking. The Free Tier is meant for evaluation, training, and small pilots, with limits on records and items.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
Each option is an Amazon EC2 virtual server size, differing in compute and memory. The t2.micro and t3.micro are the smaller sizes; t3a.small, t3.small, t3.medium, and t3a.medium give more capacity. Pick a larger size for heavier evaluation or training workloads. You can change size later.
The Free Tier carries no KohaSupport software charge, so no software fee accrues either way. AWS bills its own infrastructure charges based on the running instance, storage, and networking. A fully stopped instance stops accruing compute charges, but attached storage may still incur AWS fees. All usage appears in your AWS billing console.
The Free Tier is meant for evaluation, training, and small pilots. It limits bibliographic records and items, though patrons and branches are unlimited. AWS infrastructure charges are billed separately by AWS. Managed Services, migration help, and setup support are not included and are available separately.
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Koha version
- Koha: v26.05.01
Release notes
- Koha release notes: https://kohasupport.com/news/koha-26-05-01-released/
What changed in this AWS Marketplace version
- Updated Koha to v26.05.01
- Included the CVE-2024-38475 security fix
- Includes upstream Koha 26.05.01 maintenance and security fixes
- Includes Koha Theme Builder preview
For libraries planning a production launch Koha Cloud Standard is the recommended paid single-server option. It supports a custom domain, HTTPS setup, Koha Theme Builder, and automated backups.
For libraries that need a more resilient setup, Koha Cloud Enterprise adds a managed database layer, shared storage, load balancing, backups, and application scaling.
Learn more: https://kohasupport.com/enterprise/ Deployment guide: https://kohasupport.com/knowledge-base/how-to-deploy-koha-library-system-from-aws-marketplace-with-cloudformation/
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Usage instructions
For step-by-step setup instructions, see: How to Deploy Koha Library System from AWS Marketplace with CloudFormation https://kohasupport.com/knowledge-base/how-to-deploy-koha-library-system-from-aws-marketplace-with-cloudformation/
Support
Vendor support
KohaSupport provides documentation and general product guidance for launching and using this Koha Cloud AMI on AWS. Included guidance covers questions related to the preconfigured image, initial access, basic launch steps, and AWS Marketplace subscription issues.
Paid support, onboarding, data migration, staff training, advanced configuration, customisation, and managed services are available separately. AWS infrastructure, AWS account administration, and customer-specific Koha configuration remain the buyer's responsibility unless covered by a separate support or professional services agreement.
Documentation: https://kohasupport.com/knowledge-base/ Support: support@kohasupport.com
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Run Koha on AWS and improve your public catalogue with Koha Theme Builder™: 5 theme families, 8 activated presets, 5 preview presets, Page Builder, Page Settings, and Design Studio. 30-day software trial included.
Get the full Koha Theme Builder™ experience and a high-availability AWS setup. Unlock all 13 Koha Theme Builder™ presets with Koha running across multiple servers in separate data centres, with automated backups, point-in-time recovery, and automatic scaling. 30-day software trial.
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