ConfTool vs Janix
ConfTool
conftool.netJanix
janix.aiSide by side
| Figure | ConfTool | Janix |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $1,500/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Event Scheduling Software | 8.1 (#10) | 7.5 (#21) |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Notable limit | The maker says ConfTool does not provide email marketing services. | Janix says it does not cap registrations or events; the Enterprise plan specifies unlimited administrator seats and programs. |
| Payments | ConfTool Pro supports bank transfer, PayPal, Stripe credit card payments, and connections to more than 45 online credit card payment systems. | Payments run through Stripe Connect into the organizer’s own Stripe account, making the organizer the merchant of record. |
| Support | ConfTool Pro includes professional support for configuration and use; ConfTool Standard is offered without support. | Janix says a person reads messages and replies within one business day, usually the same day. |
Plans
Janix
- Janix Meeting$18,000 a year
- Janix EnterprisePriced on request
- Janix PortfolioPriced on request
In their own words
ConfTool
ConfTool is conference management software for academic conferences, congresses, workshops, and seminars, including on-site and virtual events. It supports submissions and reviews, program scheduling, participant registration, administration, and invoicing. With ConfTool Pro, organizers can configure open or blind reviews, optionally use multiple tracks, schedule accepted submissions, and check presenter conflicts. Participants can create personal agendas. Pro registration supports participant groups, time discounts, event options, and admission limits; payments can be handled by bank transfer, PayPal, Stripe, or connections to more than 45 online credit card payment systems. Pro can link sessions and presentations to external virtual-event resources and export data in Excel, Word, CSV, JSON, and XML. ConfTool Standard is free on request for smaller non-commercial events, for up to 150 participants, and requires local installation. Pro is hosted and billed per conference; its fee depends on event requirements and size, and optional modules may cost extra. The maker lists HTTPS access, automatic backups, and role-based access control. Standard comes without support, while Pro includes professional support.