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Head-to-head · Citizen Engagement Software

Cap Collectif vs Vooter

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Cap Collectif #2 in Citizen Engagement Software 8.5/10 Free plan · paid from €650/yr Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Cap Collectif
Vooter #7 in Citizen Engagement Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from €480/yr Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Vooter

Cap Collectif leads on 0 checks, Vooter on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCap Collectif · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth

Cap Collectif scores higher on our rubric for citizen engagement software: 8.5 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Cap Collectif is the better fit for organizations running varied public participation projects. Vooter is the better fit for organizations already using JVS products.

  • Cap Collectif fits best

    Organizations running varied public participation projects

  • Vooter fits best

    Organizations already using JVS products

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Side by side

Feature Cap Collectif 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Vooter 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.1
Ranking #2 in Citizen Engagement Software #7 in Citizen Engagement Software
Best for Organizations running varied public participation projects Organizations already using JVS products
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cap Collectif 1/1 · Vooter 1/1
Participatory budgeting ✓ ✓
Specs
Participation methods participatory budgeting; consultations; questionnaires; calls for projects; voting; digital registers; petitions; debates; questions and answers; interactive mapping; idea box; relationship facilitation consultations, surveys, votes, live voting, brainstorming, idea collection, quizzes, events, participatory budgeting
Supported languages Not published Not published
Named integrations Not published Not published
Accessibility standard Not_stated Not_stated
Our review
Pros
  • Covers budgeting, consultations, petitions, debates, maps, and public registers
  • Offers a free open-source edition for self-hosting
  • Purpoz paid plans include moderation and technical assistance
  • Combines consultations, surveys, votes and live result projection
  • Supports idea collection, quizzes, events and participatory budgeting
  • Offers web, iOS and Android access with multi-group communities
Cons
  • Self-hosting puts hosting, maintenance, backups, updates, and security on the customer
  • Customizable SaaS is quote-based rather than a listed fixed price
  • Purpoz plans are annual and priced in euros excluding tax
  • Current availability requires integration with JVS products
  • Standalone plan pricing may not apply to the current offering
  • Group-size limits vary by plan, with unlimited participants only on Max
Our verdict

Cap Collectif brings online participation methods together for local authorities, governments, universities, companies, associations, and other institutions. Its tools span participatory budgeting, consultations, questionnaires, calls for…

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Vooter brings consultations, surveys, votes and information campaigns together for municipalities, public bodies, associations, companies and other groups. Participation is available on web, iOS and Android, with tools for both ongoing…

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  1. Cap CollectifCitizen Engagement Software 8.5Free plan · paid from €650/yr
  2. VooterCitizen Engagement Software 7.1Free plan · paid from €480/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cap Collectif — where it wins

    • Covers budgeting, consultations, petitions, debates, maps, and public registers
    • Offers a free open-source edition for self-hosting
    • Purpoz paid plans include moderation and technical assistance

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosting puts hosting, maintenance, backups, updates, and security on the customer
    • Customizable SaaS is quote-based rather than a listed fixed price
    • Purpoz plans are annual and priced in euros excluding tax
  • Vooter — where it wins

    • Combines consultations, surveys, votes and live result projection
    • Supports idea collection, quizzes, events and participatory budgeting
    • Offers web, iOS and Android access with multi-group communities

    Where it doesn't

    • Current availability requires integration with JVS products
    • Standalone plan pricing may not apply to the current offering
    • Group-size limits vary by plan, with unlimited participants only on Max
  • Cap Collectif8.5/10 · Free plan · paid from €650/yr

    A broad participation toolkit with self-hosted, customizable SaaS, and shared-service options.

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  • Vooter7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from €480/yr

    Web and mobile participation tools, now available only integrated with JVS products.

    Visit VooterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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