indico

The premium Open Source alternative to Cvent

🎯 Best for:Universities and research organizations managing complex academic conferences

What is indico?

A feature-rich event management system developed at CERN for large-scale scientific conferences. It manages the entire lifecycle including abstract submission, peer review, and room booking.

Tech Stack
PythonCommunity & Events

Why indico?

  • Advanced scientific workflow support
  • Integrated room and resource booking
  • Robust LDAP/SSO integration

Limitations

  • Complex installation process
  • UI feels dated compared to modern SaaS
  • Heavy infrastructure requirements
3/5/2026
Last Update
516
Forks
840
Issues
MIT
License
Financial Leak Detected

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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Cvent)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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