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Smart Abstract

Paid#16 of 24 in Call for Papers Software

Smart Abstract: A managed web platform for complex abstract, review and conference-program workflows. Ranked #16 of 24 in Call for Papers Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for managed abstract programs with rich media.

7.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.5 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Managed abstract programs with rich media
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports mixed submissions and configurable multi-stage review
- Automates reviewer assignment, reminders and review-status tracking
- Adds program planning, abstract books and presentation uploads
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires requesting an offer
- The platform is web-based rather than listed for other platforms
- Some workflow extensions require optional modules

Our verdict on Smart Abstract

Smart Abstract is a web-based platform for associations, professional congress organizers, and research or education organizations running scientific conferences and annual meetings. It covers abstract submission and editing, configurable review forms, acceptance decisions, program and speaker planning, notifications, reporting, and abstract-book generation. The workflow fits teams managing mixed submission types, multiple review stages, talks, posters, and presentation files in one conference process.

Pricing is handled through a request for an offer rather than published plan tiers, so buyers begin with a sales conversation. The published product scope is modular: Smart Abstract connects with smart Planner, smart Conference App, smart Program Web, and smart ePoster Web. Optional capabilities extend the workflow with multi-stage review, custom questionnaires and comments, presentation uploads for PDF, PPT, video, and audio, online program publishing, a conference app, and ePoster exhibitions. This structure suits organizations that want to assemble a broader event workflow around abstract management.

Its strongest area is workflow depth. Organizers can define submission and editing processes, configure rating scales, yes/no questions and recommendations, automate reviewer assignment, track review status, filter and bulk-manage acceptance decisions, and build graphical programs for talks and posters. Deadline extensions, email notifications, reporting, and abstract-book generation support the operational work after submission. Smart Abstract is a good fit for managed scientific meetings with rich media and multi-step review; teams seeking a simple submission form, transparent self-serve pricing, or a narrowly focused tool may prefer a simpler alternative.

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Smart Abstract pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Smart Abstract fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Blind review	Not verified
Submission types	Mixed
Review stages	Multi_stage
Submission limit	Not verified
Reviewer limit	Not verified
Schedule builder	Yes
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: smart Planner, smart Conference App, smart Program Web, smart ePoster Web
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	smart-abstract.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Smart Abstract integrations

Smart Abstract lists 4 integrations on its own site.

smart Planner
smart Conference App
smart Program Web
smart ePoster Web

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