Brownbag
6.5#12 in event abstract management software$1,000 one-timeFree planWeb
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What both publish
| Fact | Brownbag | Fourwaves |
|---|---|---|
| Peer review | Organizers can assign internal and external reviewers, use custom labels, track scores, and export conference data to CSV. | The peer-review module supports reviewer workflows connected to submissions and conference-program decisions. |
| Program builder | Accepted papers can be arranged into sessions, rooms, and time slots, then published for audiences on any device. | The program tools organize sessions, rooms, presentations, tracks and speaker information for public schedules. |
| Purpose | Brownbag is conference management software for academic research, covering conference pages, submissions, reviews, programs, and registration. | Fourwaves manages academic conferences, including abstracts, peer review, registration, event websites, programs and conference apps. |
Brownbag plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$1,000, paid once
Fourwaves plans
- StarterFree
- Essential$999 a year
- Advanced$2,599 a year
- ProPriced on request
Pick Brownbag if…
Brownbag suits academic conference organizers who need to manage submissions, reviewer workflows, and program publication. Its guides also address reviewers, authors, and attendees.
Pick Fourwaves if…
Fourwaves suits universities, scientific societies, and research networks organizing academic or scientific conferences. It is particularly relevant to organizers who need abstract review workflows alongside registration and attendee-facing event materials.