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Callboard vs pretalx
Both stand on event scheduling 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.
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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. Organizers should weigh the operational work of self-hosting against per-event hosted pricing.
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| Callboard | pretalx | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Self-hosted support contract: €499 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | callboardhq.com | pretalx.com |
| On event scheduling software | #3 of 34 | #1 of 34 |
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
pretalx: what it does well
- Custom calls support multiple languages and deadlines.
- Reviewers can rate submissions and answer added questions.
- Schedule editor warns about speaker availability conflicts.
- Open-source software is available for self-hosting.
- Hosted service includes backups, updates, and assistance.
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires server costs and maintenance.
- Hosted pricing varies by event and has no listed price.
- Security support covers only the current stable release.
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