OpenCFP vs SpeakerWeave
OpenCFP
github.com
SpeakerWeave
speakerweave.comSide by side
| Figure | OpenCFP | SpeakerWeave |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Speaker Management Software | 8.2 (#11) | 6.9 (#28) |
| Purpose | OpenCFP is a PHP-based conference talk submission system. | SpeakerWeave is an open-source platform for managing conference programs from calls for papers through review, speaker operations, content collection, scheduling, and publication. |
Plans
In their own words
OpenCFP
OpenCFP is a free, PHP-based system for collecting conference talk proposals and managing their review. Speakers register with contact information, submit proposals, and manage profiles through a dashboard. Reviewers can view and rate talks, while administrators can review speaker information, favorite proposals, and make selections. Command-line utilities support administration of users and reviewer or administrator groups.
The application sends notifications through configured SMTP settings, and its configuration includes options for OpenCFP Central single sign-on. A Docker Compose file is provided for building and running it in containers. The README lists PHP 7.4 and recommends Apache 2 or later with mod_rewrite and AllowOverride enabled. OpenCFP is listed for Linux, self-hosted, and web use, and costs nothing. The project is in maintenance mode and accepts security fixes only. Setup guidance recommends enabling secure_ssl when possible; it requires a valid SSL certificate. The project also advises protecting collected personal information and deleting database data within 15 months of accepting submissions.
SpeakerWeave
SpeakerWeave has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.