Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our reports dated May 19, 2023, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and supplemental schedule and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of Agilysys, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2023. We consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of Agilysys, Inc. on Form S-3 (File No. 333-248273) and Form S-8 (File No. 333-253045).

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP

Atlanta, Georgia

May 19, 2023