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Head-to-head · Manuscript Submission Software

Sciencesconf vs ConfTool

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Sciencesconf #5 in Manuscript Submission Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Sciencesconf
ConfTool #7 in Manuscript Submission Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ConfTool

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSciencesconf · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth

Sciencesconf scores higher on our rubric for manuscript submission software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Sciencesconf is the better fit for research events needing free multi-stage review. ConfTool is the better fit for conferences needing deployment and event management.

  • Sciencesconf fits best

    Research events needing free multi-stage review

  • ConfTool fits best

    Conferences needing deployment and event management

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Side by side

Feature Sciencesconf 8.8/10 Visit ↗ ConfTool 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #5 in Manuscript Submission Software #7 in Manuscript Submission Software
Best for Research events needing free multi-stage review Conferences needing deployment and event management
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sciencesconf 0/5 · ConfTool 0/5
Conference submissions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-journal management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Configurable intake forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated email notices Not checked yet Not checked yet
ORCID integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports abstract and full-text submissions, including oral and poster types
  • Configurable reviewer scoring, blinded review, and author revision workflows
  • Provides proceedings editing and export to HAL
  • Combines online submissions and peer review with multi-track scheduling
  • Supports room, session, presenter and attendee agenda management
  • Offers hosted and self-hosted options with mobile-app integrations
Cons
  • Its focus is scientific events rather than general manuscript workflows
  • The listed integration is limited to HAL
  • Available as a web platform, with no other platform listed
  • ConfTool Standard's free license is limited to eligible events
  • Pro pricing varies by event requirements and size
  • Event management scope may exceed a submission-only workflow
Our verdict

Sciencesconf is a web platform for higher-education and research institutions organizing scientific conferences, workshops, and meetings. It brings event websites, abstract and full-text submission, peer review, programming, registration,…

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Academic conferences, workshops, congresses and seminars can use ConfTool to manage submissions, peer review and event operations in one system. It links the review process to program planning, participant registration and communication,…

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  1. SciencesconfManuscript Submission Software 8.8Free plan
  2. ConfToolManuscript Submission Software 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sciencesconf — where it wins

    • Supports abstract and full-text submissions, including oral and poster types
    • Configurable reviewer scoring, blinded review, and author revision workflows
    • Provides proceedings editing and export to HAL

    Where it doesn't

    • Its focus is scientific events rather than general manuscript workflows
    • The listed integration is limited to HAL
    • Available as a web platform, with no other platform listed

  • ConfTool — where it wins

    • Combines online submissions and peer review with multi-track scheduling
    • Supports room, session, presenter and attendee agenda management
    • Offers hosted and self-hosted options with mobile-app integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • ConfTool Standard's free license is limited to eligible events
    • Pro pricing varies by event requirements and size
    • Event management scope may exceed a submission-only workflow

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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