Side by side
AMS (Article Management System) vs Sciencesconf
Both stand on event abstract management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
AMS covers submission and review workflows, with higher tiers adding venue pages and publishing features. Compare each tier’s submission limit and included tools with the needs of the venue.
Visit AMS (Article Management System) Free plan Web
Sciencesconf brings core scientific-event workflows and a hosted website together at no cost to organizers. Check eligibility and the two-year administration limit before choosing it.
Visit SciencesconfThe facts
| AMS (Article Management System) | Sciencesconf | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | AMS Core: $224 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ams.techfist.org | sciencesconf.org |
| On event abstract management software | #19 of 29 | #15 of 29 |
AMS (Article Management System): what it does well
- Supports blind review, revisions, and author status tracking.
- Core Plus includes program and venue website tools.
- Tracks payments and provides receipts.
- Publishing tier adds DOI and export tools.
- Venue subscriptions include email support for 12 months.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Annual plans are limited to one venue.
- Similarity checks require the venue’s own account.
- Custom plan pricing is negotiated.
Sciencesconf: what it does well
- Free for organizers of scientific events.
- Hosted site uses a dedicated sciencesconf.org URL.
- Supports multi-stage review, scoring, and blind review.
- Registration can use Paybox or Azur colloque payments.
- Can autocomplete author details from HAL data.
What to know first
- Event creation requests require validation.
- No integrated tools for virtual conferences.
- Administration interfaces close after two years.
- Website is not RGAA 4.1 compliant; no audit conducted.
Alternatives to AMS (Article Management System) Alternatives to Sciencesconf The whole list