Paperpod
Paperpod: A broad event platform for associations that need CFP workflows plus registration and scheduling. Ranked #22 of 24 in Call for Papers Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for branded events needing broad logistics.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forBranded events needing broad logistics
- Free planNo
- Paid from$1,000 one-time
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines branded submissions, peer review, speaker workflows, and scheduling
- Includes registration, exhibitor management, and public agenda publishing
- Offers organization workspaces, role controls, branding, and isolated data
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $1,000 per event with no free plan
- Web-only platform with Stripe as the listed integration
- The lowest tier provides self-serve setup and email support
Our verdict on Paperpod
Paperpod is an event-management platform for associations, academic societies, professional societies, and industry associations. Its core workflow covers branded abstract submission portals, custom forms, deadlines, reviewer assignments, structured feedback, acceptance decisions, speaker tasks, session scheduling, registration, exhibitor management, and public agenda publishing. Organization workspaces add role controls, custom subdomains, branding, and isolated data. It fits teams that want CFP operations connected to the wider event lifecycle rather than a submission tool focused only on abstracts and reviews.
Pricing is flat per event. The Micro plan costs $1,000 per event and includes all Paperpod modules, email support, and self-serve setup. Small costs $3,000 per event and adds a guided onboarding call plus email support with a 1 business day response. Standard costs $6,000 per event and adds same-day priority support, a dedicated onboarding manager, SSO / SAML, custom integrations, and a custom domain. Large includes everything in Standard, along with a dedicated Customer Success Manager, an uptime SLA, custom contracts and procurement, and data migration assistance. The tier structure makes support, onboarding, and organization requirements the main reasons to move up.
Paperpod’s breadth is its defining choice. A drag-and-drop schedule builder with conflict detection, speaker portals, registration and payment collection, exhibitor and booth management, downloadable ICS calendars, and public agendas extend well beyond the CFP process. That breadth suits branded conferences with multiple operational teams and public-facing event information. It is less compelling for a small call for papers that needs only submissions, reviewing, and decisions, especially when a $1,000 per-event starting price is difficult to justify. Teams choosing Paperpod should value consolidated event logistics; teams seeking a narrower, lower-cost CFP workflow should look elsewhere.
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Paperpod fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $1,000 one-time |
| Blind review | Not verified |
| Submission types | Abstracts |
| Review stages | Not verified |
| Submission limit | Not verified |
| Reviewer limit | Not verified |
| Schedule builder | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Stripe |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | paperpod.app |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Paperpod integrations
Paperpod lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Stripe
Alternatives to Paperpod
- Microsoft CMTA free, full-featured system for managing academic submissions, reviews, rebuttals, and schedules.9.4
- AirballoonA broad web-based conference system covering CFPs, review, event operations, and attendee engagement.9.2
- EasyChairA broad academic conference workflow with a useful free tier and usage-based upgrades.9.0
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