CATALYST suits a conference team that wants help configuring and operating its call for papers, rather than only access to a form builder. The dedicated project manager is an important part of the offer. Scope review rounds, program publication and support before comparing a calculator estimate with another license price.
The official calculator uses submission volume and a support component, and explicitly says its result is for initial budgeting. Confirm the final scope and amount with Omnipress.
The pricing page distinguishes standard and add-on features. Specify submission/review rounds, mobile-app publishing, integrations and support hours in the proposal.
JoDee S. and Diane L. described dashboard, co-presenter and export difficulties in October 2019. Vendor replies described planned improvements, so these are historical experiences, not established current defects.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Configured CATALYST project | Official calculator estimate; formal quote required | Submission count and support scope determine the initial budget; complete configured amount not established in this pass. |
| Additional features and services | Not publicly confirmed; quote required | Confirm extra rounds, integrations, publishing and additional support against the feature table. |
CATALYST combines abstract-management software with a project manager who helps set up the workflow. That makes the scope of assistance part of the buying decision, alongside review forms and program tools.
Prepare a realistic sample with co-presenters, several review rounds and the final publication format. Compare the resulting configuration and support plan with the formal quote, rather than treating the initial calculator estimate as the whole project.
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Enterprise event registration with transparent per-user pricing and a drag-and-drop website builder — sophisticated enough for conference veterans, expensive for small teams.
Use a separate attendee-registration process when needed alongside abstract selection.
The fastest way for most event teams to produce polished promo assets and decks, though it is still a design platform rather than a true event-ops tool.
Prepare call-for-papers graphics and speaker guidance.
Abstract management and academic conference platform with submission portals, peer review, decisions, ticketing, program tools, and conference plans.
Compare abstract submission and program-building workflows.
Scholarly event platform for abstract submission, peer review, program building, registration, mobile apps, proceedings, and virtual or hybrid conferences.
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Academic conference platform for abstract management, peer review, registration, payments, event websites, conference programs, mobile app, and virtual poster sessions.
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