OpenAgenda
6.0#27 in event scheduling softwareFree planFree planWebAPI
VisitOpenAgenda vs pretalx
What both publish
| Fact | OpenAgenda | pretalx |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 | Project licensing history says pretalx has been developed openly since 2017. |
| Hosting | The maker says its software is hosted by Infomaniak in Switzerland; its terms say data is hosted in the EU and Switzerland, mainly with Infomaniak. | The hosted service includes backups, certificates, updates, operational maintenance, and assistance; self-hosting requires server costs and maintenance. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says personal data is stored in the EU and private agendas are not indexed by search engines and are accessible only to users authorized by their administrators. | The hosted service says it is on servers in Germany, uses transport-layer encryption, and does not track attendees with cookies, analytics, or sensitive IP logging. |
| Purpose | OpenAgenda is web software for promoting public events: organizers enter their schedule once and broadcast it across multiple media channels. | pretalx manages conference calls for participation, submission review, talk selection, speaker communication, scheduling, and publishing. |
OpenAgenda plans
- Free accountFree
pretalx plans
- Self-hostedFree
- Additional provider services€80, paid once
- Self-hosted support contract€499 a year
- pretalx.com hostingPriced on request
Pick OpenAgenda if…
OpenAgenda suits event organizers, communities, festivals, administrations, higher education and research institutions, companies, and media. It may fit teams that need public submissions with moderated publication or multiple event export formats.
Pick pretalx if…
pretalx suits organizers managing submissions, reviews, speakers, and schedules, from technical conferences to music festivals. It offers a self-hosted option and hosted service.