SimplyConf
SimplyConf is conference abstract management software for WordPress. It handles abstract submissions, peer reviews, registration and payments, email notifications, scheduling, and related conference administration from a single dashboard on the user’s own site. The service is described as the successor to WP Abstracts and as an open alternative to EasyChair and ConfTool.
Its core features include event management for multiple conferences with customizable event and track settings, a submission system with configurable author and submission fields, file uploads, and custom fields with conditional logic. Authors can submit through a guided wizard or a single-page form. The platform also supports role-based access control for track chairs, reviewers, and authors.
SimplyConf adds several conference-management functions through premium add-ons. Review tools include reviewer assignment, blind review support, review progress tracking, and track chair management. Email tools provide automated notifications with customizable templates, bulk messaging, and mail logs. Payments use Stripe integration for registration fees, with multiple pricing tiers, discount codes, and automated invoicing. Scheduling features include multi-track session scheduling, room and time slot management, a visual schedule builder, and conference program generation. Exports cover CSV and PDF output, including abstract books and conference programs, and the admin dashboard shows key metrics plus revenue and payment reports.
The software is built specifically for WordPress and is available as a free, open-source core plugin. It can be self-hosted on a WordPress site or used with fully managed hosting from SimplyConf. Pricing listed on the page includes annual add-ons for Reviews, Emails, Payments, Schedules, and Exports, along with bundle plans for reviews, email, payments, scheduling, and exports. The page also states unlimited events, unlimited submissions, and unlimited users for the free core plugin, and says all plans include the core plugin.
Overview
8 featuresSimplyConf sits in PulseGate's Business & Operations category. It focuses on simplifying the process of organizing and managing academic conferences, including submissions and reviews, within WordPress. It is built as a B2B product for academic conference organizers. SimplyConf follows a freemium model, with paid plans starting at $49. SimplyConf is available on the web.
Kevon Adonis builds and maintains SimplyConf, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include event management, abstract submissions, and peer review workflow.
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- Event management
- Abstract submissions
- Peer review workflow
- Custom fields
- User roles
- Frontend dashboard
- Track management
- Status workflows
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Frequently asked questions about SimplyConf
- What does SimplyConf do?
- SimplyConf focuses on simplifying the process of organizing and managing academic conferences, including submissions and reviews, within WordPress. It is catalogued under Business & Operations on PulseGate.
- Who should use SimplyConf?
- SimplyConf is a B2B product built for academic conference organizers.
- How much does SimplyConf cost?
- Paid plans start at $49, and a free tier is available.
- What platforms does SimplyConf run on?
- SimplyConf runs on the web.
- Is SimplyConf still maintained?
- Unverified. SimplyConf has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
- Who develops SimplyConf?
- SimplyConf is developed by Kevon Adonis.
- When did SimplyConf launch?
- SimplyConf first shipped in 2026.
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