ConfTool vs PeerSubmit
ConfTool
conftool.netPeerSubmit
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| Figure | ConfTool | PeerSubmit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Event Abstract Management Software | 8.1 (#9) | 7.5 (#16) |
| Privacy | The maker says its servers are in Germany, each conference has a separate database, and project data is deleted when the project ends. | The policy says conference organizers act as data controllers, PeerSubmit processes data on their documented instructions, and PeerSubmit does not sell or rent personal data. |
| Purpose | ConfTool supports conference organizers with submissions and reviews, program scheduling, participant registration, administration, and invoicing. | PeerSubmit is a cloud-based conference submission and peer review management system for academic conferences, journals, and research organizations. |
| Security | The features page lists HTTPS access, regular automatic backups, role-based access control, and extensive security features. | The privacy policy states that PeerSubmit uses AWS cloud infrastructure with data stored in the United States, encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access control, and access logging and monitoring. |
| Support | ConfTool Pro includes professional support for configuration and use; ConfTool Standard is offered without support. | The pricing FAQ says Starter, Standard, and Advanced include email support, while Enterprise includes priority email and dedicated account manager support. |
Plans
PeerSubmit
- Starter$100, paid once
- Standard$699, paid once
- Advanced$1,199, paid once
- Enterprise$2,999, paid once
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.
PeerSubmit
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