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# Fourwaves

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> A modern event management platform for research conferences with abstract management, peer-reviews, registrations, app and more.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 13 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Fourwaves?

Event organizers managing conferences of all sizes for societies, universities, research networks or PCOs looking for a modern event management platform.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 13 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Fourwaves

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$0.00
- **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: We have a free plan for unlimited events with unlimited registrations. It has a 3% transaction fee.&#10;We also have paid plans that vary based on the features and the number of submissions. The paid plans have an annual cost and allow one active event per year. Custom pricing is available for those with multiple events per year.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English, French
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon and 127 more

## Features

- Attendee Management
- Attendee Tracking
- Badge Management
- Customisable Branding
- Event Scheduling
- Live Streaming Software
- Registration Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Survey/Poll Management
- Ticketing

## Integrations (6 total)

- Global Payments Integrated
- PayPal
- Stripe
- TouchNet Payment Systems
- Workday Financial Management
- Worldline

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [Conference Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30953/conference/software)

## Related Categories

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- [Registration Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30111/registration/software)

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4. [EventCreate](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/147664/eventcreate) — 4.9/5 (776 reviews)
5. [EventsAir](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/130158/eventsair) — 4.6/5 (54 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Fourwaves: Amazing platform to manage events\!" — 5.0/5

> **Maxime** | *12 March 2026* | Research | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The first thing that stands out for me is how \[sensitive content hidden\] and his team are always eager to help us get the best out of our event using their Fourwaves platform. It is easy to communicate with this small yet dynamic and engaging team, and they respond to our questions quickly and effectively. Fourwaves itself is user-friendly and allows anyone to build a customized platform for their event with a professionnal look. The many options available allow us to create different pages for applications, attendance, and our sponsors, so several aspects of the event's organization can be centralized into Fourwaves. Each one of them can be customized and updated in a matter of minutes, which makes this platform a fantastic tool for people with limited experience in coding and website management who want to plan medium to large-scale events.
> 
> **Cons**: I believe it would be helpful to showcase all the platform's functionnalities via email to the page managers or via pop-ups on the screen, as I still discover new ones from time to time that would have helped me beforehand.
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> I use Fourwaves since 2023 to manage an annual conference evening on pain research. The students of the organizing committee, of which I am part of, plan the event on a volunteer basis during our graduate studies. The Fourwaves platform is a fantastic tool that allows us to manage the event in a stress-free and reliable fashion.

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### "Highly Functional Platform for Academic Conferences with Strong Support" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *2 March 2026* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Fourwaves provides an intuitive and well-structured platform specifically tailored for academic and scientific conferences. The abstract submission system is clear for both organizers and participants, and the review workflow is particularly strong. We appreciated the customizable registration categories, competition tracks, and reporting features. The backend dashboard makes it easy to track submissions, registrations, and payments in real time. Their team was responsive and open to feedback, which was helpful during the setup phase.
> 
> **Cons**: Some customization options require support from their team rather than being directly editable by organizers, which can slow down quick changes. Certain financial workflows (e.g., payout timing, integration with institutional accounting systems) require clear upfront coordination to avoid confusion. Additionally, when editing bilingual websites (English and French versions), having two website windows open simultaneously can cause edits not to save properly. This creates confusion and risks overwriting changes, so extra caution is needed when managing multilingual content.
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> Overall, our experience with Fourwaves has been positive. The platform is well-suited for scientific meetings with complex abstract management and trainee competitions, and it significantly streamlines the organizational process. While there are a few areas where increased flexibility would improve the experience, the functionality, reliability, and customer support make it a strong choice for academic conference management.

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### "A Very Positive Experience with Excellent Customer Support" — 5.0/5

> **Lina** | *18 March 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The way that it is adaptable to our needs. There are plenty of fields and options to help create your content pages and the end result is very visually appealing.
> 
> **Cons**: As with any new software, it took some time to get used to navigating the sections of the application.
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> The team behind Fourwaves has supported us tremendously in helping us build our online funding competition event and made our experience such a pleasure. They go beyond the call of customer support and are always accessible even with short notice. Their knowledge and expertise is evident as they help navigate the application all the while taking into account your precise needs. The way they can understand what you are trying to accomplish and turn that into what you were envisioning is truly astonishing.

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### "Unmatched Customer Success and a True Partnership" — 5.0/5

> **Chriss** | *21 January 2026* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Fourwaves’ commitment to customer success is truly exceptional. What began for me as an abstract management tool has evolved into my primary conference website and registration platform, largely because of the people behind the product. The customer service is, without question, the best I have experienced in my career.&#10;&#10;Their team is incredibly responsive, collaborative, and genuinely invested in finding solutions. While the platform may not always have every “bell and whistle” out of the box, they consistently work with you to find smart workarounds and practical solutions that meet your needs. That willingness to partner and problem-solve makes a huge difference.&#10;&#10;I want to specifically acknowledge  \[sensitive content hidden\], Customer Success Manager.  \[sensitive content hidden\] sets an incredibly high bar. He is knowledgeable, friendly, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile for the client. Working with him is an absolute pleasure, and he elevates the entire Fourwaves experience.
> 
> **Cons**: Compared to some larger platforms, Fourwaves may not always lead with flashy features or rapid-fire innovation. That said, this is largely offset by their openness to feedback, continuous improvement, and hands-on support. They listen, adapt, and evolve thoughtfully rather than chasing trends.
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> My experience with Fourwaves over several years has been consistently positive and continues to improve. The platform has grown alongside my needs, and it’s clear that customer feedback directly informs their development roadmap.&#10;&#10;From the very beginning, the leadership team has been remarkably accessible.  \[sensitive content hidden\] were the two individuals I initially worked with, and that same openness, responsiveness, and care for the customer still defines the organization today.&#10;&#10;As a Quebec-based Canadian company, Fourwaves brings a strong sense of partnership, accountability, and pride in their work. They do not just provide software. They provide support, collaboration, and trust. I view Fourwaves as a true partner in my conference planning process.

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### "Great Platform & Great Support Team" — 5.0/5

> **Nadim** | *3 February 2026* | Research | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Our experience using Fourwaves for the organization of the Quebec Extracellular Vesicle Workshop (QEVW) was excellent. The platform was intuitive, reliable, and well-suited for managing registrations, abstract submissions, and participant communications in a scientific meeting setting. It significantly streamlined our administrative workload and provided a smooth experience for both organizers and attendees. Overall, Fourwaves proved to be a flexible and efficient solution that we would gladly use again for future academic events.
> 
> **Cons**: While Fourwaves performed extremely well overall, some limitations include reduced flexibility where certain advanced features are tied to higher-tier plans, and reporting tools that could benefit from additional customization. These are minor considerations, often normal to have in any platform, sometimes could be the product of user inexperience, and they certainly do not take away anything from its effectiveness for organizing a scientific workshop.
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> Fourwaves proved to be a dependable and well-designed platform for the organization of QEVW. Its structure aligned well with the practical needs of a scientific workshop, enabling efficient coordination of registrations, abstracts, and participant management. Based on this experience, and the fact that the Fourwaves support team is extremely helpful and dedicated, we fully expect to continue using Fourwaves for future editions of the Quebec Extracellular Vesicle Workshop.

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