Publify

Self-Hosted

Open-source conference management platform for seamless event organization

Overview

Publify is an open-source conference management tool designed to simplify organizing events. It includes core features like attendee registration, ticketing, speaker profile management, abstract submission, and agenda scheduling. Deployable via Docker (for quick setup) or a LAMP stack, it offers full data control through self-hosting. Customizable plugins allow tailoring to specific needs, from small workshops to medium conferences. It integrates with popular payment gateways for ticketing and provides real-time analytics to track registration numbers and session attendance.

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:
  publify:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: publify
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Attendee registration & ticketing
Speaker profile management & abstract submission
Agenda scheduling & session tracking
Real-time event analytics

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Publify hard to install?

Publify is easy to install using Docker-compose, which requires minimal technical knowledge. Manual installation via LAMP stack is also possible with step-by-step documentation. Docker setup takes minutes, making it accessible for users with basic DevOps skills.

? Is it a good alternative to Eventbrite?

Yes, for users prioritizing data control and self-hosting. Publify covers core event needs like registration and ticketing but lacks Eventbrite’s advanced marketing tools. It’s ideal for small to medium events wanting full ownership of their data.

? Is it completely free?

Publify is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s 100% free to use, modify, and self-host. There are no hidden costs, though you may pay for server hosting or domain registration depending on your setup.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Conference Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted event data)
⊕ Customizable via plugins
⊕ No recurring subscription fees

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server administration skills
⊖ Limited third-party integrations compared to SaaS tools
⊖ Smaller community support than mainstream platforms