Fourwaves
8.2#1 in event scheduling softwareFrom $999 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFourwaves vs Sched
What both publish
| Fact | Fourwaves | Sched |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Fourwaves says four PhD students in bioinformatics created the service in Canada in 2012 to simplify symposium logistics. | Sched’s site says it has been helping events since 2008. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Québec, Québec, Canada | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Fourwaves plans
- StarterFree
- Essential$999 a year
- Advanced$2,599 a year
- ProPriced on request
Sched plans
- Engage$500, paid once
- Reserve$1,500, paid once
- Native$2,500, paid once
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 Sched if…
Sched suits organizers of conferences, conventions, festivals, seminars, and school events. It can also serve events that need personal agendas, session reservations, or branded mobile apps.