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Fourwaves vs Lynk
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 AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Fourwaves combines submission, review, registration and event tools for academic conferences. The free Starter plan has a 25-submission annual cap, and each listed plan carries a 3% service fee.
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Lynk connects paper handling, peer review, decisions, revisions, and session scheduling in a conference workflow. Submitting, reviewing, and chairing remain free, while publishing after the first conference is paid.
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| Fourwaves | Lynk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essential: $999 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fourwaves.com | cmp.archeditech.org |
| On event abstract management software | #3 of 29 | #10 of 29 |
Fourwaves: what it does well
- Supports single- and double-blind review
- Exports abstract books with author indexes
- Mobile app works offline
- Starter includes unlimited registrations and events
- API includes event and submission endpoints
What to know first
- Starter caps yearly abstract submissions at 25
- All three listed plans have a 3% service fee
- New submissions pause at the plan cap
Lynk: what it does well
- Review forms support scales, yes-or-no, and free-text criteria.
- Double-blind review is available.
- PDF and DOCX uploads up to 100 MB.
- Available in English, French, and Arabic.
- First published conference is free.
What to know first
- Publishing a conference costs after the first one.
- Web is the only listed platform.
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