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SimplyConf

Ch 067.1of 29 Event Abstract Management Software
  1. 1Runs onself-hosted, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan · paid from $2.42/mo
  3. 3Blind reviewYes
  4. 4Submission typesmixed
  5. 5Review stagescustom
  6. 6Schedule builderYes
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Overview

SimplyConf is ranked #6 of 29 in event abstract management software on Specifiction. It runs on Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.42/mo.

SimplyConf plans and pricing

All plans
SimplyConf Core Free Free forever Unlimited events · Unlimited submissions · Unlimited users simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Starter Plan $19/mo $19 /month 1 event · Unlimited submissions · Reviews and Emails add-ons · Basic support simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Pro Plan $29/mo $29 /month 3 events · Unlimited submissions · All 5 premium add-ons · Priority support simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Schedules add-on $29/yr $29/year 1 site; 5 sites for $69.00; unlimited sites for $139.00 simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Exports add-on $29/yr $29/year 1 site; 5 sites for $69.00; unlimited sites for $139.00 simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Emails add-on $39/yr $39/year 1 site; 5 sites for $99.00; unlimited sites for $189.00 simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026

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Submission types
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Facts

Product
SimplyConf is an academic conference management platform for WordPress that handles submissions, peer reviews, registration and payments, email notifications, and scheduling.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Core plugin
The free core plugin supports unlimited events, submissions, users, and authors, plus tracks, custom statuses, custom fields, file attachments, and a frontend submission portal.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Review workflow
The Reviews add-on supports reviewer assignments, single- and double-blind review, custom scoring criteria, conflict detection, and track chair oversight.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Email tools
The Emails add-on provides automated notification triggers, customizable templates with dynamic placeholders, bulk messaging, and mail logs.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Payments integration
The Payments add-on integrates with Stripe for registration payments, multiple pricing tiers, discount codes, and automated invoicing.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Exports
The Exports add-on generates PDF abstract books and conference programs and downloads submission data as CSV.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
WordPress requirements
Self-hosted installation requires WordPress 6.0 or higher, PHP 7.4 or higher, and MySQL 5.7+ or MariaDB 10.3+; HTTPS is recommended for secure submissions.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Hosting and data
SimplyConf offers self-hosted and managed hosting; its privacy policy says self-hosted data stays in the user's WordPress database and SimplyConf does not have access to it.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy and payment security
The privacy policy says payments are processed by Stripe and SimplyConf does not store credit card numbers on its servers; it also says translation requests include UI strings but not user-submitted content.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Languages
The download page states that the core plugin supports 12+ languages.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The pricing page says all plans include email support with a 24-hour response time, with extensive documentation and video tutorials also available.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
Intended users
SimplyConf says it is designed for academic conferences, workshops, and symposiums, from small departmental workshops to large international symposiums.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026
License
The core plugin is released under GNU GPL v2 or later, while premium add-on licenses are annual and per-site.simplyconf.com · 30 Sept 2026

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