Side by side
Speaker Dream vs Trackstage
Both stand on speaker 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
Choose Speaker Dream if you organize events and want speaker applications, scheduling, communications, and materials managed together. Its Free plan lists unlimited events, sessions, and speakers. Look elsewhere if you need a listed mobile platform.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Choose Trackstage if you want a free tool for handling submissions, reviews, speaker details and conference scheduling, with cloud and self-hosted options. Teams that need a hosted plan beyond the beta offer should weigh that against the free-forever self-hosted plan.
Visit TrackstageThe facts
| Speaker Dream | Trackstage | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | speakerdream.com | trackstage.app |
| On speaker management software | #18 of 28 | #14 of 28 |
Speaker Dream: what it does well
- Free plan lists unlimited events, sessions, and speakers.
- Application forms support proposal scoring and automated decisions.
- Agenda scheduling checks for time conflicts across days and tracks.
- Speakers can apply to multiple events through a portal.
- Speaker materials can be assigned to sessions and shared in branded kits.
What to know first
- Access is listed for web only.
- The listed Free plan does not describe paid plan options.
Trackstage: what it does well
- Forms can be changed after going live.
- Flags room and speaker double-bookings in the agenda.
- Speakers manage talk details and tasks through a passwordless link.
- Published programs can include attendee itineraries and calendar files.
- MIT licensed, with self-hosting and rebranding available.
What to know first
- Cloud is free while in beta.
- Self-hosting requires running it on your own servers.
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