Head-to-head · Online Voting Software
ElectionBuddy vs Belenios
ElectionBuddy leads on 0 checks, Belenios on 0, and 3 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 scoreElectionBuddy · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
ElectionBuddy scores higher on our rubric for online voting software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
On voter authentication, Belenios gives you Sso where ElectionBuddy offers 2fa.
ElectionBuddy is the better fit for feature-rich elections with flexible pricing. Belenios is the better fit for technical teams wanting verifiable open source.
- ElectionBuddy fits best
Feature-rich elections with flexible pricing
- Belenios fits best
Technical teams wanting verifiable open source
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Side by side
| Feature | ElectionBuddy 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Belenios 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Online Voting Software | #3 in Online Voting Software |
| Best for | Feature-rich elections with flexible pricing | Technical teams wanting verifiable open source |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $27/yr | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | Community, Docs |
| Compliance | PCI DSS, 2FA, SSO/SAML | GDPR |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features ElectionBuddy 2/2 · Belenios 2/2 | ||
| Anonymous ballots | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit trail | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Voter authentication | 2fa | Sso |
| Ballot types | Ranked_choice | Ranked_choice |
| Voter limit | 350 voters | Not checked yet |
| Election limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Result export | Csv | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | ElectionBuddy is a cloud-based platform for organizational elections, polls, and meeting votes. It is designed for associations, nonprofits, schools, unions, governments, companies, and other member-based organizations that need to create… Read the review → |
Belenios is an online voting system for elections and referendums, designed for scientific councils, associations, and other organizations. It is aimed at teams that need verifiable elections and are comfortable with an open-source… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ElectionBuddy — where it wins
- Supports ranked, cumulative, preferential, STV, approval, and scored voting
- Offers anonymous ballots, auditability, reports, and CSV data export
- Covers email, SMS, mail, web notices, API access, and webhooks
Where it doesn't
- Advanced API access and webhooks are limited to Professional plans
- SMS notice is an add-on on ElectionVote Plus
- Pay-per-election and pay-per-meeting pricing can vary by use case
Belenios — where it wins
- End-to-end verifiability with encrypted, signed ballots
- Supports ranked-choice, score, single-choice, and multi-choice voting
- Self-hosting under AGPLv3 with Google, CAS, and OpenID Connect support
Where it doesn't
- Hosted elections are limited to 2,500 voters each
- The hosted service has no availability guarantee
- Less verified export and integration coverage than leading options
- ElectionBuddy9.2/10 · Free plan
A flexible voting platform with broad ballot methods and pay-per-use plans.
Visit ElectionBuddyFull verdict → - Belenios9.0/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hostable voting system with strong verification and a technical focus.
Visit BeleniosFull verdict →
ElectionBuddy vs Belenios: questions
Which is better for online voting software, ElectionBuddy or Belenios?
ElectionBuddy scores higher on our rubric for online voting software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
How do ElectionBuddy and Belenios compare?
All 3 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do ElectionBuddy and Belenios have a free plan?
ElectionBuddy: Yes. Belenios: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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