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Head-to-head · Event Abstract Management Software

Oxford Abstracts vs PeerSubmit

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
PeerSubmit #8 in Event Abstract Management Software 6.8/10 From $100/yr ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit PeerSubmit

Oxford Abstracts leads on 1 check, PeerSubmit on 4, and 1 is 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 scoreOxford Abstracts · 7.3/10
  • Free planonly Oxford Abstracts
  • Most featuresPeerSubmit · 5 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 #8.

Oxford Abstracts offers free plan; PeerSubmit doesn't. On submission types, PeerSubmit gives you Multiple where Oxford Abstracts offers Abstracts. PeerSubmit offers scoring tools; Oxford Abstracts doesn't publish it. PeerSubmit offers author revisions; Oxford Abstracts doesn't publish it. PeerSubmit offers poster handling; Oxford Abstracts doesn't publish it.

Oxford Abstracts is the better fit for large events needing unlimited abstract submissions. PeerSubmit is the better fit for teams wanting broad submission types and automation.

  • Oxford Abstracts fits best

    Large events needing unlimited abstract submissions

  • PeerSubmit fits best

    Teams wanting broad submission types and automation

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Side by side

Feature Oxford Abstracts 7.3/10 Visit ↗ PeerSubmit 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.3 6.8
Ranking #5 in Event Abstract Management Software #8 in Event Abstract Management Software
Best for Large events needing unlimited abstract submissions Teams wanting broad submission types and automation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published $100/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Oxford Abstracts 1/5 · PeerSubmit 5/5
Scoring tools Not published ✓ (best)
Blind review ✓ ✓
Author revisions Not published ✓ (best)
Poster handling Not published ✓ (best)
Publishing tools Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Submission types Abstracts Multiple
Review workflow Not published Custom
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
  • Supports abstracts, papers, extended abstracts, and posters
  • Configurable blind review, scoring, conflicts, revisions, and decisions
  • Integrates with payment, storage, analytics, and email services
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
  • No free plan; paid plans start at $100 per conference per year
  • Starter is limited to 50 submissions
  • API access is available only on the Enterprise plan
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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PeerSubmit is a web-based platform for academic conferences, journals, universities, research organizations, and scientific societies. It manages abstracts, papers, extended abstracts, and posters through customizable forms and structured…

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  1. Oxford AbstractsEvent Abstract Management Software 7.3Free plan · paid from $890
  2. PeerSubmitEvent Abstract Management Software 6.8From $100/yr

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

  • PeerSubmit — where it wins

    • Supports abstracts, papers, extended abstracts, and posters
    • Configurable blind review, scoring, conflicts, revisions, and decisions
    • Integrates with payment, storage, analytics, and email services

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid plans start at $100 per conference per year
    • Starter is limited to 50 submissions
    • API access is available only on the Enterprise plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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