Our History

A legacy built for what's next

Australian-owned and built since 1996, BookScan helps booksellers, libraries and distributors manage their collections with confidence. Now backed by Franz Technologies, we’re bringing three decades of trusted experience to a new generation of cloud and mobile tools.

1996

Where it began

BUILT IN AUSTRALIA,
BUILT FOR BUSINESS

BookScan began in 1996 with a database built to support local wholesale operations.

Evolving with time

GROWING ALONGSIDE
THE INDUSTRY

As needs changed, BookScan evolved with new functionality and hardware integration.

2026

Stepping into the
new era

A TRUSTED LEGACY MEETS
MODERN TECHNOLOGY

BookScan becomes part of Franz Technologies, moving to a modern, cloud-native SaaS platform.

The next chapter

CLOUD, MOBILE,
CONNECTED

Cloud, mobile and app-based experiences, built for flexibility in how and where you work.

Our Trusted Partners

Trusted by booksellers and collections across Australia, New Zealand and South Africa — large and small.

Testimonials

“We’ve used BookScan for over twenty years and it has grown right alongside our shop. Stock, pricing and sales all in one place, and new staff pick it up in a day.”
Bookshop Owner,
Bookshop Owner,Melbourne VIC
“Cataloguing new titles used to take hours. Now it’s quick and accurate, and our team has more time for our readers and community.”
Collections Manager
Collections ManagerRegional Library
“Thousands of titles and orders every week, and BookScan keeps it all moving. The EDI integration with our suppliers and bookshops is seamless.”
Operations Manager
Operations ManagerBook Distributor
“Semester start is our busiest time. BookScan helps us plan course lists and have the right books on the shelf before students arrive.”
Campus Bookshop Manager
Campus Bookshop ManagerBrisbane QLD

BookScan is proudly supported by Franz Technologies, a Sydney-based technology partner focused on innovation, security and reliability. With deep experience in software development, managed IT and long-term support, Franz is guiding BookScan into its next chapter, bringing cloud, mobile and modern design to a platform booksellers have trusted for decades.

Managed Services
Delivery & Support
Websites & App Development
Digital Marketing