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Head-to-head · Event Abstract Management Software

Oxford Abstracts vs OpenReview

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Oxford Abstracts #5 in Event Abstract Management Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Try Oxford Abstracts
OpenReview #8 in Event Abstract Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit OpenReview

Oxford Abstracts leads on 0 checks, OpenReview on 0, and 2 are 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 · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth

Oxford Abstracts scores higher on our rubric for event abstract management software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Oxford Abstracts is the better fit for large events needing unlimited abstract submissions. OpenReview is the better fit for open peer-review communities and research venues.

  • Oxford Abstracts fits best

    Large events needing unlimited abstract submissions

  • OpenReview fits best

    Open peer-review communities and research venues

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Side by side

Feature Oxford Abstracts 8.9/10 Visit ↗ OpenReview 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #5 in Event Abstract Management Software #8 in Event Abstract Management Software
Best for Large events needing unlimited abstract submissions Open peer-review communities and research venues
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $890 one-time Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Oxford Abstracts 1/5 · OpenReview 1/5
Scoring tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Blind review ✓ ✓
Author revisions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Poster handling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Publishing tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Submission types Abstracts Not checked yet
Review workflow Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Free paper submissions with no fees
  • Configurable multi-stage review, visibility, and conflict workflows
  • REST API supports records, assignments, permissions, and automation
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
  • Schedule-building is not a documented workflow
  • Technical automation depends on REST API configuration
  • Focused on review and publication rather than general event operations
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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OpenReview is a cloud-based platform for conferences, workshops, journals, and symposiums. It supports paper and abstract submission, reviewer coordination, configurable peer-review policies, discussion, decisions, and publication.…

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  1. Oxford AbstractsEvent Abstract Management Software 8.9Free plan
  2. OpenReviewEvent Abstract Management Software 8.6Free 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

  • OpenReview — where it wins

    • Free paper submissions with no fees
    • Configurable multi-stage review, visibility, and conflict workflows
    • REST API supports records, assignments, permissions, and automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Schedule-building is not a documented workflow
    • Technical automation depends on REST API configuration
    • Focused on review and publication rather than general event operations

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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