Head-to-head · Speaker Management Software
OpenSession vs Untitled Conference
OpenSession leads on 0 checks, Untitled Conference on 0, and 6 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 scoreOpenSession · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresOpenSession · 5 of 6
OpenSession scores higher on our rubric for speaker management software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
OpenSession is the better fit for free speaker onboarding and CFP workflows. Untitled Conference is the better fit for open-source conferences needing collaboration features.
- OpenSession fits best
Free speaker onboarding and CFP workflows
- Untitled Conference fits best
Open-source conferences needing collaboration features
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenSession 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Untitled Conference 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Speaker Management Software | #6 in Speaker Management Software |
| Best for | Free speaker onboarding and CFP workflows | Open-source conferences needing collaboration features |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OpenSession 5/6 · Untitled Conference 0/6 | ||
| Application forms | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Speaker portal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Contract management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Travel details | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Session assignments | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Email automation | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Speaker limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | OpenSession is an open-source platform for conference organizers managing calls for papers, submissions, reviews, scheduling, and speaker administration. It supports public CFPs with custom MDX forms, conditional logic, and file uploads,… Read the review → |
Untitled Conference is open-source software for organizing conference programs from calls for proposals through review, speaker coordination, scheduling, and publication. It suits conference teams that need shared workflows for… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
OpenSession — where it wins
- Custom CFP forms support conditional logic and file uploads.
- Conflict-aware scheduling helps avoid room and speaker clashes.
- Speaker portals, tasks, reminders, and calendar invites support onboarding.
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting requires a Cloudflare Worker with D1 and R2.
- Cloudflare usage may add infrastructure charges.
- Third-party ecosystem connections are centered on API, JSON, and ICS feeds.
Untitled Conference — where it wins
- Covers CFPs, reviews, speaker deliverables, scheduling, and public agendas
- Supports co-speaker collaboration, configurable reviews, and conflict detection
- Free, open-source deployment with hosted, self-hosted, API, and MCP options
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting places hosting and deployment responsibility on the organizing team
- Its focus is conference programs rather than broader event-management workflows
- The free open-source model may not suit buyers seeking conventional paid tiers
- OpenSession9.1/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hosted platform for CFPs, speaker onboarding, review, and scheduling.
Visit OpenSessionFull verdict → - Untitled Conference8.9/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source hub for CFPs, speaker coordination, reviews, scheduling, and publication.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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