Apostrophe

Self-Hosted

Open-source conference management system for event organizers

Overview

Apostrophe is an open-source platform built to simplify conference organization workflows. It includes tools for speaker submission/review, attendee registration with Stripe integration, program scheduling, abstract management, and sponsor tracking. Deployable via Docker or Node.js environments, it supports customization through plugins to adapt to specific event needs (e.g., workshop sessions or virtual event features). It integrates with Mailchimp for communications and provides analytics to monitor registration trends, empowering organizers to manage events without proprietary tool lock-in.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  apostrophe:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: apostrophe
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Speaker submission & peer review workflows
Attendee registration with payment processing
Customizable event program builder

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Apostrophe hard to install?

Apostrophe offers Docker-compose files for quick deployment, making it accessible for users with basic containerization knowledge. For custom setups, you’ll need familiarity with Node.js and MongoDB, but documentation guides walk through the process step-by-step.

? Is it a good alternative to Cvent?

Apostrophe is an excellent alternative for small-to-medium conferences seeking cost savings and data control. It lacks Cvent’s enterprise features (like global event scaling or 24/7 support) but covers core conference needs without proprietary lock-in.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Apostrophe is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host. You only pay for hosting, domain, or third-party services (e.g., Stripe fees for payments).

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Conference Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control via self-hosting
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Extensible with plugins for unique event needs

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Node.js/Docker knowledge for setup
⊖ Lacks enterprise-level support options
⊖ Fewer pre-built integrations than SaaS alternatives