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Best Conference Software in 2026

Conference software helps organize conferences and related events. This list helps compare tools for registration, sessions, streaming, networking and recordings across web, mobile, API, self-hosted and macOS setups.

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    pretalx

    Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    pretalx covers the submission, review, scheduling, and publication workflow for events, with both hosted and self-hosted options.

    8.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Accelevents

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Accelevents brings event registration, interaction, streaming, and reporting into one platform, with a free plan available.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    ConfTool

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1

    ConfTool covers core conference workflows from submission and scheduling through registration and invoicing.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    ExpoPlatform

    by ExpoPlatform
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Indico

    by Indico
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Indico covers event workflows, archival, collaboration and room bookings in one open-source tool.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Fireside

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Fireside combines proposal intake, review workflows, speaker management, and agenda planning in one conference tool.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Goldcast

    Free plan Web

    Goldcast combines event delivery, recording, and video repurposing for marketing teams. Its paid plan costs require a pricing request, while Content Lab has a listed free option.

    6.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    OpenConf

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    OpenConf covers submission collection through review decisions, proceedings, and program scheduling.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $400 Visit site
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    MeetingHand Abstract Management

    by MeetingHand Abstract Management
    Free plan Web

    MeetingHand brings submission collection, review, scheduling, and proceedings export into a web-based workflow for academic events.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $4.90 Visit site
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    Canapii

    by Canapii
    Free trial WebiPhoneAndroid

    Canapii brings attendee registration and event-day operations together with mobile access and exhibitor features.

    6.4 From $2,950/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Eventee

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Eventee if you want event creation tools with attendee apps, engagement features, and options for single events or annual programs.

    6.2 Visit site
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    Bizzabo

    by Bizzabo
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Bizzabo brings several event tasks into one web platform, and its listed plan allows unlimited events and registrations. Its three-user minimum and annual billing are key considerations for buyers.

    6.0 From $499/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Airmeet

    by Airmeet
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose Airmeet if you need webinar or event tools with registration, interaction, and recording, or plan for audiences of up to 10,000.

    5.9 From $167/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Converia

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Converia covers the administrative and attendee-facing parts of complex conferences, from abstracts through invoicing and mobile participation.

    5.9 From €49/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Cvent

    by Cvent
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Cvent covers registration and related attendee features across several event formats, with a free trial and quote-based pricing.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    RingCentral Events

    by RingCentral Events
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    RingCentral Events combines event production, branding, engagement, analytics and integrations across several event formats.

    5.7 From $99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    EventsAir

    by EventsAir
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    EventsAir covers attendee registration through onsite event operations, with mobile apps and reporting tools across its plans.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Eventtia

    by Eventtia
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Eventtia combines attendee registration and onsite event tools with mobile access. Its paid annual plans mainly differ by admin seats, while Enterprise removes the stated attendee cap.

    5.6 From $3,700/yr Visit site
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    PheedLoop

    by PheedLoop
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    PheedLoop covers attendee-facing services and operational event tools, with additional offerings for portals, check-in, and app branding.

    5.5 From $950/yr Visit site
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    RainFocus

    by RainFocus
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose RainFocus if your team needs one platform for event marketing, registration, attendee engagement, onsite operations, and reporting across multiple formats.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Stova

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Stova covers registration through attendee engagement and measurement across several event formats.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Grip Onsite

    by Grip Onsite
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Grip Onsite covers check-in, badges, and session tracking, with options for third-party registration and on-site setup support.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Sched

    by Sched
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Sched combines event setup, registration, attendee communication, scheduling, and check-in across web and mobile. Its paid-only model and web-only administration are important considerations.

    5.2 Visit site
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    Swapcard

    by Swapcard
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Swapcard covers registration and onsite management as well as event access and attendee engagement.

    5.2 From $610/yr Visit site
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    Conference Compass

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.7 From €2,900 Visit site

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Check whether a plan is free, a trial is available, or the code is open source. Before choosing, review attendee limits, event formats, registration pages, live streaming, breakout sessions, networking features and session recordings.

Questions

What options offer a free plan?

Accelevents and ConfTool show free-plan availability. Check the included limits and features before relying on free access.

Is any conference software open source?

Deconf is listed as free and open source. Review its licence if you plan to read or modify the code.

Can I try conference software before paying?

Eventee advertises a free trial. Check the trial period and what features or limits apply during it.

Which environments can these tools run on?

The list includes tools for web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted and macOS use. Confirm the platform options for the tool you select.

What does conference software pricing look like?

Conference Compass lists pricing from €2,900. Converia lists €49 per month with annual billing. Other tools may use free, freemium or paid models.

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