Fourwaves
8.2#1 in event scheduling softwareFrom $999 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFourwaves vs Indico
What both publish
| Fact | Fourwaves | Indico |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The company describes its users as academic and scientific research communities, including universities, scientific societies and research networks. | The maker describes the room-booking module as suited to companies, research institutes and universities. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2002 |
| Purpose | Fourwaves manages academic conferences, including abstracts, peer review, registration, event websites, programs and conference apps. | Indico is an open-source tool for event organization, archival and collaboration. |
Fourwaves plans
- StarterFree
- Essential$999 a year
- Advanced$2,599 a year
- ProPriced on request
Indico plans
- Indico (open-source software)Free
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 Indico if…
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.