Localess

Self-Hosted

Open-source conference management system for organizers

Overview

Localess is an open-source conference management tool designed to streamline organizer workflows. It supports talk submission tracking, peer review with scoring, schedule creation, attendee registration management, and session feedback collection. The platform is self-hosted, giving full control over data privacy and customization. Deploy via Docker for quick setup or manual installation for deeper tweaks. It integrates with email services and calendars, making it ideal for tech conferences, workshops, and meetups seeking to avoid proprietary SaaS 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:
  localess:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: localess
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Talk submission & peer review workflow
Schedule creation & publishing
Attendee registration tracking
Docker-based quick deployment
Session feedback collection

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Localess hard to install?

Localess offers Docker-based deployment for quick setup—just pull the image and configure environment variables. Manual installation requires basic Python and PostgreSQL knowledge, but detailed documentation guides you through each step.

? Is it a good alternative to ConfTool?

Yes—Localess provides core features like talk reviews and scheduling similar to ConfTool, but as open-source software, it avoids proprietary licensing fees and allows full customization, unlike ConfTool's closed model.

? Is it completely free?

Localess is 100% free under the MIT License. You only pay for server resources if self-hosting; there are no hidden costs for commercial or non-commercial use.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Conference Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control (self-hosted)
⊕ No subscription or licensing fees
⊕ Customizable to specific conference needs

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server management skills
⊖ Limited pre-built integrations vs. SaaS tools
⊖ Smaller community support compared to mainstream options