HotCRP
8.1#2 in event abstract management software$7.50 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitHotCRP vs START Conference Manager
START Conference Manager
5.3#29 in event abstract management softwareWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | HotCRP | START Conference Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | HotCRP manages the conference review process, including paper submissions and reviews. | START V2 is an integrated web-based system for managing peer-reviewed conferences. |
| Support | Support for independent conference sites is limited to bug fixes, and classroom use has no support. | Customer support provides step-by-step help, email ticketing through OTRS, request history, and public, customer, and conference-management FAQs. |
HotCRP plans
- ACM-sponsoredFree
- ClassroomFree
- Free test siteFree
- USENIX-sponsoredFree
- Independent$7.50, paid once
- IEEE-sponsoredPriced on request
START Conference Manager plans
- Multiple-use licensePriced on request
- Single-event licensePriced on request
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 START Conference Manager if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.