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Feature-rich event management system, made @ CERN, the place where the Web was born

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9.0
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Product Details

PricingOpen Source
API✅ REST
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations7 available

PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Exceptionally robust and mature platform with 15+ years of development at CERN
  • Extremely flexible and customizable due to its open-source nature.
  • Completely free and open-source with strong community and institutional backing

WEAKNESSES

  • −Steep learning curve and dated administrative interface compared to modern SaaS tools
  • −Self-hosting requires technical expertise for setup and maintenance.

KEY FEATURES

Integrated Registration

Customizable registration forms with payment processing capabilities

Abstract & Paper Management

Handles submission, peer review, and selection workflows.

Advanced Scheduling

Timetable builder with drag-and-drop interface and conflict detection

Abstract Management

Full workflow for call for papers, submission, review, and selection

WHO IS indico BEST FOR?

Large enterprises and organizations

Ideal for handling internal and external corporate events, meetings, and training sessions with its comprehensive management tools and scalability.

Academic and research institutions

Best for managing conferences, workshops, and seminars due to its robust scheduling, abstract submission, and registration features developed at CERN.

INTEGRATIONS

LDAP/Active DirectoryCalendar services (e.g., iCal)Email services (SMTP)Video conferencing toolsAnalytics toolsCERN Single Sign-OnPayment gateways (e.g., PayPal)

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS
API

✓ REST

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DOSSIER

LAST VERIFIED MAR 23, 2026
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ALTERNATIVES

motion.tools (Antragsgrün)9.0/10pretalx9.0/10
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INTEGRATIONS

LDAP/Active DirectoryCalendar services (e.g., iCal)Email services (SMTP)Video conferencing toolsAnalytics toolsCERN Single Sign-OnPayment gateways (e.g., PayPal)

PRICING MODEL

open source

BEST FOR

Large enterprises and organizations Academic and research institutions

FEATURES

Has API

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FINAL ASSESSMENT

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