Head-to-head · Online Voting Software
ElectionBuddy vs POLYAS
ElectionBuddy leads on 0 checks, POLYAS 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 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
On result export, POLYAS gives you Pdf where ElectionBuddy offers Csv.
ElectionBuddy is the better fit for feature-rich elections with flexible pricing. POLYAS is the better fit for organizations needing verifiable elections.
- ElectionBuddy fits best
Feature-rich elections with flexible pricing
- POLYAS fits best
Organizations needing verifiable elections
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Side by side
| Feature | ElectionBuddy 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | POLYAS 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Online Voting Software | #6 in Online Voting Software |
| Best for | Feature-rich elections with flexible pricing | Organizations needing verifiable elections |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $27/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | PCI DSS, 2FA, SSO/SAML | GDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ElectionBuddy 2/2 · POLYAS 2/2 | ||
| Anonymous ballots | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit trail | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Voter authentication | 2fa | 2fa |
| Ballot types | Ranked_choice | Not checked yet |
| Voter limit | 350 voters | Not checked yet |
| Election limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Result export | Csv | |
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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 → |
POLYAS is a web-based online voting platform for organizations running elections, votes, nominations, and live voting. It supports associations, companies, universities, institutions, and other organizations that need digital election… 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
POLYAS — where it wins
- Free Standard plan for up to 50 voters
- Anonymous or secret ballots with optional two-factor authentication
- Turnout monitoring, audit logs, verification, and export options
Where it doesn't
- Paid pricing varies by voter count, features, and services
- Web-only platform with two documented integration options
- Certified and Verifiable plans start at the same €50 base price
- ElectionBuddy9.2/10 · Free plan
A flexible voting platform with broad ballot methods and pay-per-use plans.
Visit ElectionBuddyFull verdict → - POLYAS8.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible election platform with free voting and paid verification options.
Visit POLYASFull verdict →
ElectionBuddy vs POLYAS: questions
Which is better for online voting software, ElectionBuddy or POLYAS?
ElectionBuddy scores higher on our rubric for online voting software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
How do ElectionBuddy and POLYAS compare?
All 3 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do ElectionBuddy and POLYAS have a free plan?
ElectionBuddy: Yes. POLYAS: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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