There are many abstract management software providers on the market, with vastly differing set-ups, packages and features. Many (including Oxford Abstracts) have expanded their product ranges over the last few years to include virtual conference platforms. As a result, it is increasingly difficult to compare like-with-like in a simple format, so we have concentrated on what we believe to be the key factor - reviews.
We've looked at the key players in the abstract management software SaaS industry, and trawled through the main review websites to create an easy-to-scan table to help you compare and decide. We've also included a ballpark cost for approximately 500 submissions (where available), and whether a free version is offered.
(Prices correct as of December 2021)
| OXFORD ABSTRACTS | EXORDO | CVENT | OPENWATER | EVENTSFORCE | OMNIPRESS | DRYFTA | Cadmium | X-CD | OPENCONF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot (Rating (Number of reviews)) | 4.8 (293) | NA | 2.2 (8) | NA | NA | NA | NA | 3.1 (3) | NA | NA |
| Capterra | 4.8 (19) | 5 (1) | 4.4 (692) | NA | NA | 4.4(17) | NA | 4.3 (6) | NA | 5 (1) |
| Standalone abstract management | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Price | £500 | From £2500 | Contact provider | Contact provider | From £5250 | From £2850 | Contact provider | From £665 | Contact provider | From £760 |
| Support included | Yes | Yes | Contact provider | Contact provider | Contact provider | Yes | Yes | Contact provider | Yes | Yes |
| Free version | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |