Squidex

Self-Hosted

Flexible headless CMS for custom conference management solutions

Overview

Squidex is a cloud-native, open-source headless CMS ideal for building tailored conference management systems. It lets teams design custom content models (speaker profiles, session schedules, attendee data) with flexible fields, real-time collaboration, and multi-language support. Its API-first approach enables seamless integration with frontend portals, mobile apps, or check-in tools. Deployable via Docker (self-hosted), cloud, or on-prem, it scales from small meetups to large conferences, with role-based access control for secure content and data management.

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

Key Features

Custom content models for conference assets (speakers, sessions, schedules)
API-first integration for frontend portals/check-in tools
Multi-language support & real-time team collaboration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Squidex easy to set up for a conference?

The self-hosted version uses Docker for quick deployment, but configuring content models (speakers, sessions) and integrating frontends needs basic technical skills. Cloud plans simplify hosting, but customizing still requires API knowledge for full conference functionality.

? Can Squidex handle large conferences with many attendees?

Yes—Squidex is scalable, supporting high API call volumes and large datasets. It’s used for enterprise-level projects, so it can manage schedules, speaker info, and attendee data for large international conferences.

? Is Squidex completely free for conference use?

The self-hosted edition is open-source (MIT license) and free. Cloud-hosted plans have paid tiers based on usage (API calls, storage), but they include managed hosting and support for teams without server resources.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source (self-hosted) + Paid (cloud plans)

Category Conference Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Self-hosted option ensures data privacy and control
⊕ Highly adaptable to unique conference needs
⊕ No vendor lock-in via open API design

Cons

⊖ Requires frontend development for user-facing interfaces
⊖ Steeper learning curve for non-technical teams
⊖ Lacks built-in ticketing/payment workflows (needs integration)