Fourwaves
8.2#1 in event scheduling softwareFrom $999 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFourwaves vs HotCRP
What both publish
| Fact | Fourwaves | HotCRP |
|---|---|---|
| API authentication | The public REST API uses organization API keys supplied in an x-api-key header. | External clients authenticate with bearer tokens created in Account settings, with scopes that can restrict read/write access or paper subsets. |
| Purpose | Fourwaves manages academic conferences, including abstracts, peer review, registration, event websites, programs and conference apps. | HotCRP manages the conference review process, including paper submissions and reviews. |
Fourwaves plans
- StarterFree
- Essential$999 a year
- Advanced$2,599 a year
- ProPriced on request
HotCRP plans
- ACM-sponsoredFree
- ClassroomFree
- Free test siteFree
- USENIX-sponsoredFree
- Independent$7.50, paid once
- IEEE-sponsoredPriced on request
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.
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.