Brownbag
6.5#12 in event abstract management software$1,000 one-timeFree planWeb
VisitBrownbag vs HotCRP
What both publish
| Fact | Brownbag | HotCRP |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Brownbag is conference management software for academic research, covering conference pages, submissions, reviews, programs, and registration. | HotCRP manages the conference review process, including paper submissions and reviews. |
| Support | The help center offers guides for organizers, reviewers, authors, and attendees. | Support for independent conference sites is limited to bug fixes, and classroom use has no support. |
Brownbag plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$1,000, paid once
HotCRP plans
- ACM-sponsoredFree
- ClassroomFree
- Free test siteFree
- USENIX-sponsoredFree
- Independent$7.50, paid once
- IEEE-sponsoredPriced 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 HotCRP if…
HotCRP suits conference organizers managing paper submission, reviewer assignment and program committee decisions. Self-hosting may suit users able to run the required web server and software.