pretalx
Web-based event management, including running a Call for Papers, reviewing submissions, and scheduling talks. Exports and imports for various related tools.
- GitHub stars
- 949
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- v2026.2.1
8 July 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Python
Commits per month, last 12 months
1,499 commits
Replaces
Paid products pretalx can stand in for.
How to self-host pretalx
pretalx runs on Python. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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- motion.tools (Antragsgrün)
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Questions
Is pretalx free?
Yes. pretalx is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host pretalx?
Yes. pretalx runs on Python. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does pretalx replace?
People use pretalx instead of Sessionize.
Is pretalx still maintained?
The last change to pretalx's code was on 12 October 2026, with 1499 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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