OpenSession
7.1#8 in speaker management softwareFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitOpenSession vs pretalx
What both publish
| Fact | OpenSession | pretalx |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | OpenSession is an open-source platform for conference organizers to manage calls for papers, abstract review, agenda scheduling, and speaker onboarding. | pretalx manages conference calls for participation, submission review, talk selection, speaker communication, scheduling, and publishing. |
| Review | Reviewers can vote on submissions, leave comments, and see aggregate scores without admin access. | Organizers can assemble reviewer teams, collect ratings and reviews, and ask reviewers additional questions. |
OpenSession plans
- FreeFree
- OpenSessionFree
pretalx plans
- Self-hostedFree
- Additional provider services€80, paid once
- Self-hosted support contract€499 a year
- pretalx.com hostingPriced on request
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.
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.