WonderCMS

Self-Hosted

Open-source conference management system for organizing events

Overview

WonderCMS is a lightweight, open-source conference management system designed to simplify event planning and execution. It supports session scheduling, speaker profile management, attendee registration, and feedback collection. Built with a flat-file architecture (no database needed), deployment is straightforward—upload files to any PHP-enabled server and configure via the admin panel. Features include customizable event pages, ticket sales integration, real-time analytics for attendee engagement, and support for virtual/hybrid events. Its modular design allows extensions for workshop tracking or sponsor 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:
  wonder_cms:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: wonder-cms
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Flat-file architecture (no database required)
Session scheduling & speaker management
Attendee registration & ticketing integration
Real-time analytics & feedback tools
Responsive & customizable event pages

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is WonderCMS hard to install?

No—WonderCMS uses a flat-file structure, so installation involves uploading files to a PHP-supported web server (no database setup). Follow the quick start guide to configure settings via the admin panel in minutes.

? Is it a good alternative to Eventbrite?

Yes, for small-to-medium conferences. WonderCMS offers core features like registration and scheduling for free, unlike Eventbrite’s paid tiers. However, it lacks enterprise features like global payment gateways or large-scale marketing tools.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—WonderCMS is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute for both personal and commercial conference management needs.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Conference Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Easy to deploy (no DB setup)
⊕ Open-source (free to use/modify)
⊕ Lightweight & fast performance
⊕ Modular for extended functionality

Cons

⊖ Limited enterprise-level features
⊖ Requires basic PHP hosting knowledge
⊖ Smaller community compared to mainstream tools
⊖ No built-in multi-language support (needs extensions)