Fireside vs Smart Abstract
| Fireside | Smart Abstract | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Blind review | Yes | — |
| Submission types | mixed | mixed |
| Review stages | multi_stage | multi_stage |
| Submission limit | 3 submissions | — |
| Schedule builder | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Call for Papers Software. On The Geeks Club, Fireside scores higher on our published basis.