pretalx
8.0#2 in conference softwareFrom €499 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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ScheduleWeaver
6.4#18 in event scheduling software$49 one-timeFree planWeb
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| Fact | pretalx | ScheduleWeaver |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | pretalx describes itself as suitable for events ranging from technical conferences to music festivals. | The product is aimed at nonprofit conferences, association meetings, academic symposiums, community meetups, small trade shows, and training workshops. |
| Pricing model | Hosted pricing is per event and depends on expected attendance and standard ticket price rather than a fixed subscription tier. | Publishing costs $49 once per event, with no subscription or per-attendee fees. |
| Purpose | pretalx manages conference calls for participation, submission review, talk selection, speaker communication, scheduling, and publishing. | Turns a CSV or Excel event agenda into a shareable, multi-day schedule page. |
pretalx plans
- Self-hostedFree
- Additional provider services€80, paid once
- Self-hosted support contract€499 a year
- pretalx.com hostingPriced on request
ScheduleWeaver plans
- Free previewFree
- Single event$49, paid once
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.
Pick ScheduleWeaver if…
ScheduleWeaver suits organizers of nonprofit conferences, association meetings, academic symposiums, community meetups, small trade shows, and training workshops. It is for teams that need a shareable schedule, rather than ticketing or attendee management.