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Head-to-head · Manuscript Submission Software

OpenReview vs Scholastica

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score OpenReview #3 in Manuscript Submission Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit OpenReview
Scholastica #6 in Manuscript Submission Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Scholastica

OpenReview leads on 1 check, Scholastica on 0, and 5 are 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 scoreOpenReview · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly OpenReview
  • Most featuresScholastica · 5 of 5

OpenReview scores higher on our rubric for manuscript submission software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

OpenReview offers free plan; Scholastica doesn't.

OpenReview is the better fit for venues needing configurable, open peer review. Scholastica is the better fit for journals seeking a supported paid peer-review platform.

  • OpenReview fits best

    Venues needing configurable, open peer review

  • Scholastica fits best

    Journals seeking a supported paid peer-review platform

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Side by side

Feature OpenReview 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Scholastica 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #3 in Manuscript Submission Software #6 in Manuscript Submission Software
Best for Venues needing configurable, open peer review Journals seeking a supported paid peer-review platform
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan $500/unit/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features OpenReview 0/5 · Scholastica 5/5
Conference submissions Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multi-journal management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Configurable intake forms Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated email notices Not checked yet ✓ (best)
ORCID integration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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 forms support file requirements, instructions, and CRediT fields
  • Reviewer management, reminders, and manuscript versioning support editorial workflows
  • ORCID, ROR, and Crossref Similarity Check integrations support metadata workflows
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
  • Peer Review System pricing combines an annual fee with a per-submission charge
  • Production Service pricing varies by word count, figures, tables, and equations
  • The service is cloud-based and web-only
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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Scholastica provides journal-focused software for collecting submissions and managing peer review, with additional production and open-access publishing services available. It suits scholarly journals and law reviews that need configurable…

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  1. OpenReviewManuscript Submission Software 9.0Free plan
  2. ScholasticaManuscript Submission Software 8.7Paid

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

  • Scholastica — where it wins

    • Configurable forms support file requirements, instructions, and CRediT fields
    • Reviewer management, reminders, and manuscript versioning support editorial workflows
    • ORCID, ROR, and Crossref Similarity Check integrations support metadata workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Peer Review System pricing combines an annual fee with a per-submission charge
    • Production Service pricing varies by word count, figures, tables, and equations
    • The service is cloud-based and web-only

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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