HotCRP
8.1#2 in event abstract management software$7.50 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitHotCRP vs Indico
What both publish
| Fact | HotCRP | Indico |
|---|---|---|
| API | The REST API uses JSON responses, supports GET and POST operations and exposes paper, review, document, search and assignment operations. | The HTTP Export API exposes category contents, events, rooms and room bookings for programmatic access. |
| Purpose | HotCRP manages the conference review process, including paper submissions and reviews. | Indico is an open-source tool for event organization, archival and collaboration. |
| Support | Support for independent conference sites is limited to bug fixes, and classroom use has no support. | The Indico team lists email, an IRC channel, Matrix access and a community discussion forum as contact options. |
HotCRP plans
- ACM-sponsoredFree
- ClassroomFree
- Free test siteFree
- USENIX-sponsoredFree
- Independent$7.50, paid once
- IEEE-sponsoredPriced on request
Indico plans
- Indico (open-source software)Free
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.
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.