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Head-to-head · Event Abstract Management Software

Oxford Abstracts vs Indico

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Oxford Abstracts #5 in Event Abstract Management Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $890 Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Try Oxford Abstracts
Indico #7 in Event Abstract Management Software 6.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Indico

Oxford Abstracts leads on 1 check, Indico on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOxford Abstracts · 7.3/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOxford Abstracts · 1 of 5

Oxford Abstracts scores higher on our rubric for event abstract management software: 7.3 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Oxford Abstracts offers blind review; Indico doesn't publish it.

Oxford Abstracts is the better fit for large events needing unlimited abstract submissions. Indico is the better fit for organizations wanting open-source event infrastructure.

  • Oxford Abstracts fits best

    Large events needing unlimited abstract submissions

  • Indico fits best

    Organizations wanting open-source event infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature Oxford Abstracts 7.3/10 Visit ↗ Indico 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 6.8
Ranking #5 in Event Abstract Management Software #7 in Event Abstract Management Software
Best for Large events needing unlimited abstract submissions Organizations wanting open-source event infrastructure
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Android, iOS
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Oxford Abstracts 1/5 · Indico 0/5
Scoring tools Not published Not published
Blind review ✓ (best) Not published
Author revisions Not published Not published
Poster handling Not published Not published
Publishing tools Not published Not published
Specs
Submission types Abstracts Not published
Review workflow Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited submissions across the listed plans
  • Multi-stage, double-blind review with flexible assignments
  • Abstract books, schedules, ticketing, and registration in one platform
  • Abstract and paper submission with configurable review workflows
  • Covers registration, paid tickets, QR check-in, and room booking
  • Web, mobile, API, Zoom, and self-hosted deployment options
Cons
  • Paid abstract management starts at $890 per event
  • Conference features require the $2,290 per-event plan
  • The listed integrations are Stripe, PayPal, and Zoom
  • Its integration list is centered on Zoom
  • Self-hosted installation requires organizational deployment ownership
  • Its broad feature set may exceed simple event needs
Our verdict

Oxford Abstracts is a web-based platform for academic conference organisers managing submissions, reviews, decisions, communications, reports, abstract books, ticketing, registration, and conference programs. It supports configurable…

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Indico is open-source event management software for lectures, meetings, workshops, and conferences. It supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats, with workflows spanning abstract and paper submission, attendee registration, paid…

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  1. Oxford AbstractsEvent Abstract Management Software 7.3Free plan · paid from $890
  2. IndicoEvent Abstract Management Software 6.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Oxford Abstracts — where it wins

    • Unlimited submissions across the listed plans
    • Multi-stage, double-blind review with flexible assignments
    • Abstract books, schedules, ticketing, and registration in one platform

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid abstract management starts at $890 per event
    • Conference features require the $2,290 per-event plan
    • The listed integrations are Stripe, PayPal, and Zoom

  • Indico — where it wins

    • Abstract and paper submission with configurable review workflows
    • Covers registration, paid tickets, QR check-in, and room booking
    • Web, mobile, API, Zoom, and self-hosted deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Its integration list is centered on Zoom
    • Self-hosted installation requires organizational deployment ownership
    • Its broad feature set may exceed simple event needs
  • Oxford Abstracts7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $890

    A broad abstract workflow with unlimited submissions and conference planning tools.

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  • Indico6.8/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source event platform covering abstracts, registration, ticketing, and check-in.

    Visit IndicoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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