No. 9 of 29 ·Event Abstract Management Software

SimplyConf

Web · Self-hosted · paid plans from $2.42/mo

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

SimplyConf is ranked #9 of 29 in event abstract management software on Freedom251. It runs on Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.42/mo.

SimplyConf plans and pricing

All plans

SimplyConf Core Free Free forever Unlimited events · Unlimited submissions · Unlimited users simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026

Starter Plan $19/mo $19 /month 1 event · Unlimited submissions · Reviews and Emails add-ons · Basic support simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026

Pro Plan $29/mo $29 /month 3 events · Unlimited submissions · All 5 premium add-ons · Priority support simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026

Schedules add-on $29/yr $29/year 1 site; 5 sites for $69.00; unlimited sites for $139.00 simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026

Exports add-on $29/yr $29/year 1 site; 5 sites for $69.00; unlimited sites for $139.00 simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026

Emails add-on $39/yr $39/year 1 site; 5 sites for $99.00; unlimited sites for $189.00 simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on event abstract management software

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $29/yr
Blind review: Yes
Submission types: mixed
Review stages: custom
Schedule builder: Yes

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The record

Product: SimplyConf is an academic conference management platform for WordPress that handles submissions, peer reviews, registration and payments, email notifications, and scheduling.
Core plugin: The free core plugin supports unlimited events, submissions, users, and authors, plus tracks, custom statuses, custom fields, file attachments, and a frontend submission portal.
Review workflow: The Reviews add-on supports reviewer assignments, single- and double-blind review, custom scoring criteria, conflict detection, and track chair oversight.
Email tools: The Emails add-on provides automated notification triggers, customizable templates with dynamic placeholders, bulk messaging, and mail logs.
Payments integration: The Payments add-on integrates with Stripe for registration payments, multiple pricing tiers, discount codes, and automated invoicing.
Exports: The Exports add-on generates PDF abstract books and conference programs and downloads submission data as CSV.
WordPress requirements: Self-hosted installation requires WordPress 6.0 or higher, PHP 7.4 or higher, and MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+; HTTPS is recommended for secure submissions.
Hosting and data: SimplyConf offers self-hosted and managed hosting; its privacy policy says self-hosted data stays in the user's WordPress database and SimplyConf does not have access to it.
Privacy and payment security: The privacy policy says payments are processed by Stripe and SimplyConf does not store credit card numbers on its servers; it also says translation requests include UI strings but not user-submitted content.
Languages: The download page states that the core plugin supports 12+ languages.
Support: The pricing page says all plans include email support with a 24-hour response time, with extensive documentation and video tutorials also available.
Intended users: SimplyConf says it is designed for academic conferences, workshops, and symposiums, from small departmental workshops to large international symposiums.
License: The core plugin is released under GNU GPL v2 or later, while premium add-on licenses are annual and per-site.
Price from: $2.42/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Event Abstract Management Software in 2026#9 of 29
Best Call for Papers Software in 2026#11 of 24

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