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Head-to-head · Event Abstract Management Software

EasyChair vs PeerSubmit

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score EasyChair #4 in Event Abstract Management Software 7.6/10 Free plan · paid from $4 Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit EasyChair
PeerSubmit #8 in Event Abstract Management Software 6.8/10 From $100/yr ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit PeerSubmit

EasyChair leads on 1 check, PeerSubmit on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEasyChair · 7.6/10
  • Free planonly EasyChair
  • Most featuresPeerSubmit · 5 of 5

EasyChair scores higher on our rubric for event abstract management software: 7.6 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

EasyChair offers free plan; PeerSubmit doesn't. PeerSubmit offers scoring tools; EasyChair doesn't publish it. PeerSubmit offers author revisions; EasyChair doesn't publish it. PeerSubmit offers poster handling; EasyChair doesn't publish it. PeerSubmit offers publishing tools; EasyChair doesn't publish it.

EasyChair is the better fit for researchers needing proven low-cost review management. PeerSubmit is the better fit for teams wanting broad submission types and automation.

  • EasyChair fits best

    Researchers needing proven low-cost review management

  • PeerSubmit fits best

    Teams wanting broad submission types and automation

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Side by side

Feature EasyChair 7.6/10 Visit ↗ PeerSubmit 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 6.8
Ranking #4 in Event Abstract Management Software #8 in Event Abstract Management Software
Best for Researchers needing proven low-cost review management Teams wanting broad submission types and automation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published $100/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Integrations 4 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EasyChair 1/5 · PeerSubmit 5/5
Scoring tools Not published ✓ (best)
Blind review ✓ ✓
Author revisions Not published ✓ (best)
Poster handling Not published ✓ (best)
Publishing tools Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Submission types Not published Multiple
Review workflow Not published Custom
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes submissions, reviewing, blind review, and secure hosting
  • Covers review, rebuttals, scheduling, registration, and proceedings
  • Publishing integrations include IEEE, ACM, and Springer workflows
  • Supports abstracts, papers, extended abstracts, and posters
  • Configurable blind review, scoring, conflicts, revisions, and decisions
  • Integrates with payment, storage, analytics, and email services
Cons
  • Usage pricing varies by currency, volume, payment plan, and country
  • Advanced capabilities are distributed across paid plan tiers
  • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
  • No free plan; paid plans start at $100 per conference per year
  • Starter is limited to 50 submissions
  • API access is available only on the Enterprise plan
Our verdict

EasyChair is a web-based conference management system for conference chairs, program committees, reviewers, authors, and organizers. It supports academic events ranging from workshops to conferences, with tools for call-for-papers…

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PeerSubmit is a web-based platform for academic conferences, journals, universities, research organizations, and scientific societies. It manages abstracts, papers, extended abstracts, and posters through customizable forms and structured…

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  1. EasyChairEvent Abstract Management Software 7.6Free plan · paid from $4
  2. PeerSubmitEvent Abstract Management Software 6.8From $100/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EasyChair — where it wins

    • Free plan includes submissions, reviewing, blind review, and secure hosting
    • Covers review, rebuttals, scheduling, registration, and proceedings
    • Publishing integrations include IEEE, ACM, and Springer workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage pricing varies by currency, volume, payment plan, and country
    • Advanced capabilities are distributed across paid plan tiers
    • Web-only access limits platform flexibility

  • PeerSubmit — where it wins

    • Supports abstracts, papers, extended abstracts, and posters
    • Configurable blind review, scoring, conflicts, revisions, and decisions
    • Integrates with payment, storage, analytics, and email services

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid plans start at $100 per conference per year
    • Starter is limited to 50 submissions
    • API access is available only on the Enterprise plan
  • EasyChair7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $4

    A flexible academic event workflow with a free entry plan and usage-based paid tiers.

    Visit EasyChairFull verdict →
  • PeerSubmit6.8/10 · From $100/yr

    A broad event workflow covering submissions, review, decisions, registration, and AI summaries.

    Visit PeerSubmitFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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