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ChartStead

Free#22 of 34 in Event Scheduling Software

ChartStead: Open-source tools for managing conference proposals, speakers, schedules, and public programs. Ranked #22 of 34 in Event Scheduling Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Open source; best for self-hosted program management.

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At a glance

Editor score
6.8 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Self-hosted program management
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Open-source CFP and track-scoped proposal review
- Speaker onboarding covers tasks, bios, headshots, and logistics
- Agenda tools include rooms, tracks, and conflict warnings
Where it doesn't
- Focused on programming rather than ticketing or payments
- Self-managed hosting and support sit with the operating team
- Broader event CRM capabilities are outside its focus

Our verdict on ChartStead

ChartStead is open-source conference-programming software for organizers managing a call for speakers through a published schedule. It covers public CFP submission forms, track-scoped proposal review, speaker onboarding, agenda construction, and an embeddable public program. Its audience is conference teams that need structured program operations, especially those seeking a self-hosted deployment or an adaptable system for speaker and session workflows.

The strongest part of ChartStead is the connection between submission, review, speaker preparation, and scheduling. Speaker onboarding includes tasks, bios, headshots, and logistics, while agenda construction supports rooms and tracks. Agenda conflict warnings help organizers identify scheduling issues, and the Course Check workflow adds an acceptance and publication review step. Public program and speaker gallery components can be embedded, extending the finished program to an event website or other public-facing experience.

ChartStead also offers a scoped HTTP API and MCP access, alongside web and self-hosted use. The MIT-licensed source gives teams room to run and adapt the software, while a hosted production environment is documented for teams that prefer that route. Its focus is deliberately narrower than a full event platform: ticketing, payments, advertising, and broad event CRM are outside the product’s stated scope. Choose ChartStead when conference programming and speaker management are the main requirements, particularly for a team comfortable operating or adapting self-hosted software. Choose another category of tool when the event also needs ticket sales, payment workflows, advertising management, or broad CRM functions.

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ChartStead pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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ChartStead fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Attendee limit	Not verified
Session tracks	Yes
Room scheduling	Yes
Speaker management	Yes
Attendee mobile app	Not verified
Hybrid event support	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	chartstead.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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