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EasyChair vs Microsoft CMT
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.
Free plan Web
EasyChair covers conference submissions, peer review, and publishing in a web service. Choose a license based on submission volume and support needs; installation on your own server is not available.
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CMT covers configurable peer-review workflows, collaboration, and conference scheduling at no listed cost. Organizers should account for its post-conference data removal policy and site-request requirements.
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| EasyChair | Microsoft CMT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | easychair.org | cmt3.research.microsoft.com |
| On event abstract management software | #8 of 29 | #12 of 29 |
EasyChair: what it does well
- Supports standard and multi-track conferences
- Includes paper assignment and author rebuttals
- Encrypted access, backups, and replication are included
- VIP license includes an assigned manager
What to know first
- Free license limited to 20 submissions
- Professional license limited to 60 submissions
- Professional payment is credit-card only
- Cannot be installed on a customer's server
Microsoft CMT: what it does well
- Free service for academic conference management
- Supports configurable tracks and forms
- Reviewer assignment can be manual or automatic
- Includes rebuttals and committee discussion tools
- Exports conference data to Excel, XML, or CSV
What to know first
- Conference data is removed after the event
- Uploads are limited to 100 MB per file
- Site creation can take up to 72 hours
- Site requests require a qualifying chair email
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