Indico
7.4#3 in event abstract management softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitIndico vs OpenSession
OpenSession
7.1#8 in speaker management softwareFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Indico | OpenSession |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Indico uses Flask-Multipass and supports compatible authentication and identity providers, including LDAP and SAML. | Organizers and speakers can sign in with email or Google; Google OAuth credentials are optional for self-hosting. |
| Purpose | Indico is an open-source tool for event organization, archival and collaboration. | OpenSession is an open-source platform for conference organizers to manage calls for papers, abstract review, agenda scheduling, and speaker onboarding. |
Indico plans
- Indico (open-source software)Free
OpenSession plans
- FreeFree
- OpenSessionFree
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 OpenSession if…
It suits conference organizers who need to collect and review proposals, schedule sessions, and onboard speakers. It is also appropriate for teams comfortable self-hosting on Cloudflare Workers.