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Head-to-head · Call for Papers Software

EasyChair vs ConfTool

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score EasyChair #3 in Call for Papers Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit EasyChair
ConfTool #8 in Call for Papers Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit ConfTool

EasyChair leads on 0 checks, ConfTool on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEasyChair · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresEasyChair · 2 of 2

EasyChair scores higher on our rubric for call for papers software: 9.0 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

EasyChair is the better fit for established academic conferences on a budget. ConfTool is the better fit for hybrid conferences with broad platform coverage.

  • EasyChair fits best

    Established academic conferences on a budget

  • ConfTool fits best

    Hybrid conferences with broad platform coverage

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Side by side

Feature EasyChair 9.0/10 Visit ↗ ConfTool 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.3
Ranking #3 in Call for Papers Software #8 in Call for Papers Software
Best for Established academic conferences on a budget Hybrid conferences with broad platform coverage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $4/unit usage-based —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Integrations 4 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EasyChair 2/2 · ConfTool 0/2
Blind review ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Schedule builder ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Submission types Mixed Not checked yet
Review stages Custom Not checked yet
Submission limit 20 submissions Not checked yet
Reviewer limit 200 reviewers Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free tier covers submissions, reviewing, blind review, hosting, and backups
  • Supports rebuttals, scheduling, proceedings, registration, and Smart CFP
  • Professional and Executive add program, analytics, export, and integration features
  • Online submission and peer-review workflows
  • Tracks, rooms, speakers and agendas in one system
  • Hybrid resources and attendee mobile-app integrations
Cons
  • Free is sized for up to 20 submissions and 200 reviewers
  • Paid tiers charge per submission rather than through annual pricing
  • Access is web-based, with advanced needs split across multiple tiers
  • ConfTool Standard supports up to 150 participants
  • Standard is intended for smaller non-commercial events
  • Pro pricing depends on event requirements and size
Our verdict

EasyChair is a web-based conference management system for chairs, program committees, reviewers, authors, and organizers. It covers the academic event workflow from call-for-papers publishing and abstract or paper submission through…

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ConfTool is a web-based event management system for academic conferences, workshops, congresses and seminars. It combines online submission and peer review with program scheduling, room assignments, participant registration, invoicing and…

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  1. EasyChairCall for Papers Software 9.0Free plan
  2. ConfToolCall for Papers Software 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EasyChair — where it wins

    • Free tier covers submissions, reviewing, blind review, hosting, and backups
    • Supports rebuttals, scheduling, proceedings, registration, and Smart CFP
    • Professional and Executive add program, analytics, export, and integration features

    Where it doesn't

    • Free is sized for up to 20 submissions and 200 reviewers
    • Paid tiers charge per submission rather than through annual pricing
    • Access is web-based, with advanced needs split across multiple tiers

  • ConfTool — where it wins

    • Online submission and peer-review workflows
    • Tracks, rooms, speakers and agendas in one system
    • Hybrid resources and attendee mobile-app integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • ConfTool Standard supports up to 150 participants
    • Standard is intended for smaller non-commercial events
    • Pro pricing depends on event requirements and size

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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