Fourwaves may suit universities, scientific societies, and research networks organizing academic conferences.
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Best Event Abstract Management Software 2026
Facts read 29 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Collecting event abstracts means managing submissions as well as the review process that follows. Compare review workflow, blind review, and scoring tools, then consider how author revisions fit into decisions. Submission types and poster handling can matter for the material your event accepts; publishing tools address what happens after review. Indico, Fourwaves, and ConfTool are among the software options to examine, alongside Ex Ordo and Linklings. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. Consider which formats and review steps your event needs, and weigh those against the capabilities shown for each product.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 Fourwaves | Fourwaves may suit universities, scientific societies, and research networks organizing academic conferences. | 5.9 | $999 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 HotCRP | It suits conference, journal, and workshop organizers handling submissions, reviews, and program committee decisions. | 5.8 | $7.50 one-time | Free plan | Web, Mac, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Congressio | Congressio is designed for academic and non-academic conferences. | 5.5 | $49 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Eventact | Eventact suits academic and scientific conferences, associations, corporate events, and professional conference organizers. | 5.4 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 05 OpenConf | OpenConf may suit conference and journal organizers who need submission forms, reviewer assignment, and program scheduling. | 5.1 | $600 a year | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Indico | Indico may suit organizations that need event workflows alongside room booking, including companies, research institutes, and universities. | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 07 SimplyConf | SimplyConf is aimed at organizers of academic conferences, workshops and symposiums, from departmental events to international symposiums. | 5.0 | $139 a year | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 08 AbstractWiz | AbstractWiz suits academic conference, workshop, and event organizers who need to collect submissions, coordinate reviewers, and track decisions. | 4.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 09 EasyChair | EasyChair suits organizers running conferences that need submission, review, program and proceedings workflows. | 4.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 10 ConfTool | ConfTool suits organizers of academic and other conferences, workshops, and seminars, whether on-site or virtual. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Self-hosted | 29 Sep 2026 |
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HotCRP
It suits conference, journal, and workshop organizers handling submissions, reviews, and program committee decisions.
WebMacLinux+2 Record5.8 Visit
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Congressio
Congressio is designed for academic and non-academic conferences.
WebAPI Record5.5 Visit
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Eventact
Eventact suits academic and scientific conferences, associations, corporate events, and professional conference organizers.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.4 Visit
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OpenConf
OpenConf may suit conference and journal organizers who need submission forms, reviewer assignment, and program scheduling.
WebSelf-hosted Record5.1 Visit
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Indico
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Free plan Record5.0 Visit Indico may suit organizations that need event workflows alongside room booking, including companies, research institutes, and universities.
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SimplyConf
WebSelf-hosted $139 a year Record5.0 Visit SimplyConf is aimed at organizers of academic conferences, workshops and symposiums, from departmental events to international symposiums.
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AbstractWiz
Web Free plan Record4.9 Visit AbstractWiz suits academic conference, workshop, and event organizers who need to collect submissions, coordinate reviewers, and track decisions.
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EasyChair
Web Free plan Record4.9 Visit EasyChair suits organizers running conferences that need submission, review, program and proceedings workflows.
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ConfTool
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit ConfTool suits organizers of academic and other conferences, workshops, and seminars, whether on-site or virtual.
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Oxford Abstracts
Web Free plan Record4.8 Visit Oxford Abstracts suits organizers running academic meetings, from small events to large conferences.
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Brownbag
Web $1,000 one-time Record4.4 Visit Brownbag suits academic conference organizers, reviewers, authors and attendees who need submission, peer-review, program and publishing tools.
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Microsoft CMT
Web Free plan Record4.4 Visit CMT suits academic and scientific conference organizers managing structured peer review.
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OpenReview
WebAPI Free plan Record4.3 Visit OpenReview fits academic venues managing submissions, staged reviews and scientific discussion.
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Sciencesconf
Web Free plan Record4.3 Visit Sciencesconf suits scientific communities and eligible research or higher-education organizations running conferences.
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joyn
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit joyn is aimed at association management companies, professional and trade associations, and medical and scientific associations.
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Lynk
Web Free plan Record4.2 Visit Lynk suits conference chairs, organizers, reviewers and authors who need a connected submission and programme workflow.
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Ex Ordo
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.1 Visit It is designed for organizers of scientific, medical, technical, or academic conferences, including events that are hybrid or virtual.
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Linklings
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.1 Visit Linklings suits businesses and organizations planning conferences with scientific submissions and formal review workflows.
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OpenWater Grant Management
AndroidWeb — Record3.9 Visit The software is designed for grant administrators at foundations, government agencies, associations, and higher education institutions.
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