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OpenReview 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.
Free plan APIWeb
Choose OpenReview if your venue needs configurable peer review, reviewer matching, and paper discussion within a free platform. Venues with distinct deadlines and review forms across tracks should plan for a separate venue for each track.
Visit OpenReview 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
| OpenReview | Sciencesconf | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openreview.net | sciencesconf.org |
| On event abstract management software | #11 of 29 | #15 of 29 |
OpenReview: what it does well
- Free paper access and submissions, with no fees.
- Supports multiple review stages and configurable forms.
- Matches reviewers using expertise, bids, and constraints.
- REST API supports workflow automation.
- Web interface and other components are open source.
What to know first
- Organizers must request a venue for team review and deployment.
- Separate track deadlines and review forms require separate venues.
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.
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