HotCRP
8.1#2 in event abstract management software$7.50 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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PeerSubmit
6.2#14 in event abstract management software$100 one-timeWebAPI
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| Fact | HotCRP | PeerSubmit |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | HotCRP.com states that submission and review artifacts may be stored indefinitely, and site managers control who can access them. | The policy says conference organizers act as data controllers, PeerSubmit processes data on their documented instructions, and PeerSubmit does not sell or rent personal data. |
| Purpose | HotCRP manages the conference review process, including paper submissions and reviews. | PeerSubmit is a cloud-based conference submission and peer review management system for academic conferences, journals, and research organizations. |
| Support | Support for independent conference sites is limited to bug fixes, and classroom use has no support. | The pricing FAQ says Starter, Standard, and Advanced include email support, while Enterprise includes priority email and dedicated account manager support. |
HotCRP plans
- ACM-sponsoredFree
- ClassroomFree
- Free test siteFree
- USENIX-sponsoredFree
- Independent$7.50, paid once
- IEEE-sponsoredPriced on request
PeerSubmit plans
- Starter$100, paid once
- Standard$699, paid once
- Advanced$1,199, paid once
- Enterprise$2,999, 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 PeerSubmit if…
PeerSubmit is suited to academic conferences, journals, congresses, universities, research institutes, associations, and corporate R&D teams. It fits organisations needing configurable review workflows and submission decisions.