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Head-to-head · Event Abstract Management Software

SimplyConf vs PeerSubmit

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score SimplyConf #6 in Event Abstract Management Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $29/yr Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit SimplyConf
PeerSubmit #8 in Event Abstract Management Software 6.8/10 From $100/yr ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit PeerSubmit

SimplyConf leads on 2 checks, PeerSubmit on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSimplyConf · 7.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceSimplyConf · $29/yr
  • Free planonly SimplyConf
  • Most featuresPeerSubmit · 5 of 5

SimplyConf scores higher on our rubric for event abstract management software: 7.1 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

SimplyConf offers free plan; PeerSubmit doesn't. SimplyConf is cheaper to start at $29/yr against $100/yr. PeerSubmit offers scoring tools; SimplyConf doesn't publish it. PeerSubmit offers author revisions; SimplyConf doesn't publish it. PeerSubmit offers poster handling; SimplyConf doesn't publish it.

SimplyConf is the better fit for budget-conscious teams wanting self-hosting. PeerSubmit is the better fit for teams wanting broad submission types and automation.

  • SimplyConf fits best

    Budget-conscious teams wanting self-hosting

  • PeerSubmit fits best

    Teams wanting broad submission types and automation

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Side by side

Feature SimplyConf 7.1/10 Visit ↗ PeerSubmit 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 6.8
Ranking #6 in Event Abstract Management Software #8 in Event Abstract Management Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams wanting self-hosting Teams wanting broad submission types and automation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $29/yr (best) $100/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 30 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SimplyConf 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 Not published Multiple
Review workflow Not published Custom
Our review
Pros
  • Free core covers submissions, users, events, and access roles
  • Supports single- and double-blind review with reviewer tracking
  • Self-hosted add-ons cover payments, scheduling, emails, and exports
  • Supports abstracts, papers, extended abstracts, and posters
  • Configurable blind review, scoring, conflicts, revisions, and decisions
  • Integrates with payment, storage, analytics, and email services
Cons
  • Full workflows require separate paid add-ons or bundles
  • WordPress is central to its platform and ecosystem fit
  • Stripe is the listed payment integration
  • 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

SimplyConf is a WordPress-based conference management product for academic events, universities, program committees, and organizations running one or multiple conferences. Its free core includes events, abstract submissions, users,…

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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. SimplyConfEvent Abstract Management Software 7.1Free plan · paid from $29/yr
  2. PeerSubmitEvent Abstract Management Software 6.8From $100/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SimplyConf — where it wins

    • Free core covers submissions, users, events, and access roles
    • Supports single- and double-blind review with reviewer tracking
    • Self-hosted add-ons cover payments, scheduling, emails, and exports

    Where it doesn't

    • Full workflows require separate paid add-ons or bundles
    • WordPress is central to its platform and ecosystem fit
    • Stripe is the listed payment integration

  • 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
  • SimplyConf7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $29/yr

    A low-cost WordPress option for submissions, review workflows, scheduling, and payments.

    Visit SimplyConfFull verdict →
  • PeerSubmit6.8/10 · From $100/yr

    A broad event workflow covering submissions, review, decisions, registration, and AI summaries.

    Visit PeerSubmitFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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