HotCRP
8.1#2 in event abstract management software$7.50 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitHotCRP vs OpenConf
What both publish
| Fact | HotCRP | OpenConf |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | HotCRP.com states that submission and review artifacts may be stored indefinitely, and site managers control who can access them. | Privacy features include a policy link, cookie banner, consent checkboxes, personal information review, and admin-managed data deletion. |
| Purpose | HotCRP manages the conference review process, including paper submissions and reviews. | OpenConf is a peer-review, conference, and abstract management software system. |
| Submission forms | The hosted product provides customizable submission forms, optional registration and configurable PDF format checking. | Users can select from dozens of built-in fields or customize submission forms with their own fields. |
| Support | Support for independent conference sites is limited to bug fixes, and classroom use has no support. | Technical support is included for hosting account contacts and for license contacts; Community Edition users are not provided support. |
HotCRP plans
- ACM-sponsoredFree
- ClassroomFree
- Free test siteFree
- USENIX-sponsoredFree
- Independent$7.50, paid once
- IEEE-sponsoredPriced on request
OpenConf plans
- Plus Edition$400 a month
- Professional Edition$900 a month
- OpenConf Hosting Service$600 a year
- Community EditionFree
- Plus Edition Standard License$400, paid once
- Professional Edition Standard License$900, paid once
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 OpenConf if…
OpenConf suits conference and journal organizers who need submission forms, review workflows, and program scheduling. Community Edition is described for users who can install and maintain the software themselves and need basic submission, review, acceptance, and notification.