Side by side
Callboard vs OpenCFP
Both stand on speaker management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Callboard covers the event workflow from proposals through agenda publication, with exports and integrations for programme data. Organizations must be provisioned by a deployment operator, and the demo does not deliver email.
Visit Callboard Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
OpenCFP covers speaker registration, proposal review and administration for conference submissions. It is free and self-hosted, but the project accepts only security fixes.
Visit OpenCFPThe facts
| Callboard | OpenCFP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | callboardhq.com | github.com |
| On speaker management software | #4 of 28 | #8 of 28 |
Callboard: what it does well
- Conditional CFP questions and track routing
- Weighted proposal scoring across two rounds
- Speaker portal supports tasks and materials
- Conflict view flags overlapping sessions
- Published agendas support calendar, CSV and API
What to know first
- No public self-serve signup yet
- No per-organization tenancy yet
- Demo does not send email to recipients
OpenCFP: what it does well
- Speakers can submit talks and manage profiles.
- Reviewers can view and rate talks.
- Administrators can select proposals.
- SMTP notifications can be configured.
- Docker Compose deployment is provided.
What to know first
- Maintenance mode accepts security fixes only.
- The README lists PHP 7.4.
- Recommended secure_ssl setup requires a valid SSL certificate.
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