Head-to-head · Online Voting Software
BigPulse vs AssociationVoting
BigPulse leads on 0 checks, AssociationVoting on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBigPulse · 8.8/10
- Free planonly AssociationVoting
- Free trialonly AssociationVoting
BigPulse scores higher on our rubric for online voting software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #10.
AssociationVoting offers free plan; BigPulse doesn't. On voter authentication, BigPulse gives you Sso where AssociationVoting offers 2fa. On ballot types, AssociationVoting gives you Score where BigPulse offers Ranked_choice. On result export, AssociationVoting gives you Pdf where BigPulse offers Csv.
BigPulse is the better fit for large, high-assurance managed elections. AssociationVoting is the better fit for associations running structured elections.
- BigPulse fits best
Large, high-assurance managed elections
- AssociationVoting fits best
Associations running structured elections
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Side by side
| Feature | BigPulse 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | AssociationVoting 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #4 in Online Voting Software | #10 in Online Voting Software |
| Best for | Large, high-assurance managed elections | Associations running structured elections |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $99 one-time |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone · 24/7 | Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features BigPulse 2/2 · AssociationVoting 2/2 | ||
| Anonymous ballots | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit trail | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Voter authentication | Sso | 2fa |
| Ballot types | Ranked_choice | Score |
| Voter limit | Not checked yet | 125 voters |
| Election limit | Not checked yet | 1 elections |
| Result export | Csv | |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | BigPulse is a hosted online voting platform for organizations running elections, nominations, governance decisions, virtual-meeting votes, and other ballots. It is aimed at associations, universities, unions, nonprofits, schools,… Read the review → |
AssociationVoting is a hosted online voting platform for associations and membership organizations. It is designed for board elections, officer votes, propositions, bylaws, approvals, polls, nominations, proxy collection, and general… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BigPulse — where it wins
- Supports ranked-choice, STV, weighted, cumulative, range, and other methods
- Includes authentication, vote verification, logs, monitoring, and raw-data exports
- Offers managed setup, ongoing support, and 24/7 support
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $899 for Fully Managed Service
- Self-Managed Service pricing is quote-based
- Available on the web only
AssociationVoting — where it wins
- Supports bylaws, nominations, proxies, polls, and weighted voting
- Provides secret ballots, quorum reports, receipts, and audit PDFs
- Offers free elections plus web, iOS, and Android access
Where it doesn't
- Paid single elections start at $99 per election
- The free tier is limited to one election and 1–25 voters
- Annual subscriptions allow unlimited non-concurrent elections only
- BigPulse8.8/10 · Paid
A feature-rich managed election platform for organizations with complex voting needs.
Visit BigPulseFull verdict → - AssociationVoting8.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A focused voting platform for structured association elections and member decisions.
Visit voting siteFull verdict →
BigPulse vs AssociationVoting: questions
Which is better for online voting software, BigPulse or AssociationVoting?
BigPulse scores higher on our rubric for online voting software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #10.
How do BigPulse and AssociationVoting compare?
Of the 3 checks we put side by side, BigPulse leads on none, AssociationVoting on 1, and 2 are level. Free plan only on AssociationVoting.
Do BigPulse and AssociationVoting have a free plan?
BigPulse: No. AssociationVoting: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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