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Head-to-head · Manuscript Submission Software

OpenReview vs EDAS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score OpenReview #3 in Manuscript Submission Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit OpenReview
EDAS #8 in Manuscript Submission Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit EDAS

OpenReview leads on 1 check, EDAS on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpenReview · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly OpenReview

OpenReview scores higher on our rubric for manuscript submission software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

OpenReview offers free plan; EDAS doesn't.

OpenReview is the better fit for venues needing configurable, open peer review. EDAS is the better fit for IEEE-oriented conferences processing papers.

  • OpenReview fits best

    Venues needing configurable, open peer review

  • EDAS fits best

    IEEE-oriented conferences processing papers

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Side by side

Feature OpenReview 9.0/10 Visit ↗ EDAS 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #3 in Manuscript Submission Software #8 in Manuscript Submission Software
Best for Venues needing configurable, open peer review IEEE-oriented conferences processing papers
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan $6/unit usage-based
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone
Integrations 1 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenReview 0/5 · EDAS 0/5
Conference submissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-journal management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Configurable intake forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated email notices Not checked yet Not checked yet
ORCID integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Configurable review policies, visibility settings, and multi-stage workflows
  • Reviewer-paper matching and conflict-of-interest management
  • REST API supports records, assignments, permissions, and automation
  • Configurable review workflows with single- or double-blind review
  • Manual or automatic reviewer assignment and paper processing
  • IEEE eCopyright and IEEE Xplore proceedings preparation
Cons
  • No documented schedule-building capability
  • Focuses on review workflows, with less evidence for broader publishing operations
  • Venue setup requires organizers to configure roles, forms, visibility, and deadlines
  • Paper processing has a $60 minimum per conference
  • Additional services have separate charges
  • Web-based and cloud-hosted, with no desktop platform listed
Our verdict

OpenReview supports paper and abstract submissions, reviewer coordination, discussion, decisions, and publication for conferences, workshops, journals, symposia, and other reviewing entities. It is aimed at organizers who need to shape…

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EDAS is a hosted web application for managing paper submissions and the broader work of running conferences, workshops, and similar events. It covers paper registration and manuscript upload, reviewer assignment, review forms, decisions,…

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  1. OpenReviewManuscript Submission Software 9.0Free plan
  2. EDASManuscript Submission Software 8.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenReview — where it wins

    • Configurable review policies, visibility settings, and multi-stage workflows
    • Reviewer-paper matching and conflict-of-interest management
    • REST API supports records, assignments, permissions, and automation

    Where it doesn't

    • No documented schedule-building capability
    • Focuses on review workflows, with less evidence for broader publishing operations
    • Venue setup requires organizers to configure roles, forms, visibility, and deadlines

  • EDAS — where it wins

    • Configurable review workflows with single- or double-blind review
    • Manual or automatic reviewer assignment and paper processing
    • IEEE eCopyright and IEEE Xplore proceedings preparation

    Where it doesn't

    • Paper processing has a $60 minimum per conference
    • Additional services have separate charges
    • Web-based and cloud-hosted, with no desktop platform listed

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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