Head-to-head · Online Voting Software
Simply Voting vs AssociationVoting
Simply Voting leads on 0 checks, AssociationVoting 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 scoreSimply Voting · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly AssociationVoting
Simply Voting scores higher on our rubric for online voting software: 9.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #10.
On voter authentication, Simply Voting gives you Sso where AssociationVoting offers 2fa. On ballot types, AssociationVoting gives you Score where Simply Voting offers Ranked_choice. On result export, AssociationVoting gives you Pdf where Simply Voting offers Csv.
Simply Voting is the better fit for organizations needing free election software. AssociationVoting is the better fit for associations running structured elections.
- Simply Voting fits best
Organizations needing free election software
- AssociationVoting fits best
Associations running structured elections
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Side by side
| Feature | Simply Voting 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | AssociationVoting 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Online Voting Software | #10 in Online Voting Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing free election software | Associations running structured elections |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $99 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Simply Voting 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 | |
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| Our verdict | Simply Voting is a hosted, web-based platform for organizations running elections, ballots, nominations, and related voting events. Administrators configure voter lists, authentication, ballot questions, and voting periods through Election… 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
Simply Voting — where it wins
- Free plan includes self-administered elections and standard voting features
- Supports ranked-choice methods including STV/IRV and Ranked Pairs
- Provides anonymous voting, audit trails, receipts, and CSV/PDF exports
Where it doesn't
- Voters access the platform through the web
- The Free plan is limited to self-administered elections
- It is proprietary and has no AI features
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
- Simply Voting9.4/10 · Free plan
A strong fit for organizations running verified elections with ranked-choice ballots.
Visit Simply VotingFull verdict → - AssociationVoting8.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A focused voting platform for structured association elections and member decisions.
Visit voting siteFull verdict →
Simply Voting vs AssociationVoting: questions
Which is better for online voting software, Simply Voting or AssociationVoting?
Simply Voting scores higher on our rubric for online voting software: 9.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #10.
How do Simply Voting and AssociationVoting compare?
All 3 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Simply Voting and AssociationVoting have a free plan?
Simply Voting: Yes. AssociationVoting: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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