EasyChair
6.8#8 in event abstract management software$3.90 one-timeFree planWeb
Visit| Fact | EasyChair | Indico |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 2002 |
| Purpose | EasyChair provides conference management, including abstract submission, reviewing, program generation, registration, and proceedings publishing. | Indico is an open-source tool for event organization, archival and collaboration. |
| Support | Helpdesk and technical support are available with Executive and VIP licenses; VIP also includes an assigned EasyChair manager. | The Indico team lists email, an IRC channel, Matrix access and a community discussion forum as contact options. |
EasyChair suits conference organizers who need submission, review, and program workflows in one web service. The free tier is geared to conferences with no more than 20 submissions; larger events need a paid license.
Indico suits organizations arranging events that need registration, abstracts, shared materials, or room bookings. The maker specifically identifies companies, research institutes, and universities as audiences for its room-booking module.