Congressio
7.3#4 in event abstract management softwareFrom $49 a monthFree planWebAPI
VisitCongressio vs START Conference Manager
START Conference Manager
5.3#29 in event abstract management softwareWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Congressio | START Conference Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Blind review | Double-blind mode automatically hides author identities from reviewers. | Submission setup supports blind review and propagates author-visibility settings through the review process. |
| Purpose | Congressio brings conference submissions, peer review, decisions, scheduling and attendee registration into one platform. | START V2 is an integrated web-based system for managing peer-reviewed conferences. |
| Support | The contact page says support normally replies within one business day and prioritizes urgent requests during live events. | Customer support provides step-by-step help, email ticketing through OTRS, request history, and public, customer, and conference-management FAQs. |
Congressio plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$49 a month
- Professional$149 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
START Conference Manager plans
- Multiple-use licensePriced on request
- Single-event licensePriced on request
Pick Congressio if…
Congressio suits academic or non-academic conference organizers who want submission, review, program, registration, and event access tools in one platform. It may also fit events that need virtual sessions or multilingual interfaces.
Pick START Conference Manager if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.