Indico
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VisitIndico vs OpenConf
What both publish
| Fact | Indico | OpenConf |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Indico uses Flask-Multipass and supports compatible authentication and identity providers, including LDAP and SAML. | The feature list includes passkeys, magic links, and single sign-on using OIDC and SAML. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Indico is an open-source tool for event organization, archival and collaboration. | OpenConf is a peer-review, conference, and abstract management software system. |
| Support | The Indico team lists email, an IRC channel, Matrix access and a community discussion forum as contact options. | Technical support is included for hosting account contacts and for license contacts; Community Edition users are not provided support. |
Indico plans
- Indico (open-source software)Free
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 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.
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.