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Paperpod vs Smart Abstract

Both stand on call for papers software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Paperpod

Paid Web

Paperpod covers the submission-to-agenda workflow and includes registration and exhibitor tools. Its per-event prices and registrant caps make event size an important consideration.

Visit Paperpod

Smart Abstract covers submission, review, scheduling and attendee-facing conference information. Prospective customers need to request pricing, and the maker offers demos or meetings for discussing the system.

Visit Smart Abstract

The facts

	Paperpod	Smart Abstract
Free plan	No	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Not published
Plans published	4	None
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	paperpod.app	smart-abstract.com
On call for papers software	#20 of 24	#24 of 24

Paperpod: what it does well

Includes all modules in per-event plans.
No per-submission fees or revenue share.
Detects double bookings and AV mismatches.
Public agenda works without login.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Micro is limited to 100 registrants.
Large plan pricing is custom.

Smart Abstract: what it does well

Automates assignment of abstracts to reviewers
Review forms offer more than 25 grading scales
Planner flags room and speaker scheduling conflicts
Exports schedules to Word or Excel
Conference app archive lasts up to 12 months

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request
Review PLUS is an add-on
Some app features require attendee login

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