Head-to-head · Online Voting Software
Simply Voting vs POLYAS
Simply Voting 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 scoreSimply Voting · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
Simply Voting scores higher on our rubric for online voting software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
On voter authentication, Simply Voting gives you Sso where POLYAS offers 2fa. On result export, POLYAS gives you Pdf where Simply Voting offers Csv.
Simply Voting is the better fit for organizations needing free election software. POLYAS is the better fit for organizations needing verifiable elections.
- Simply Voting fits best
Organizations needing free election software
- POLYAS fits best
Organizations needing verifiable elections
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Side by side
| Feature | Simply Voting 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | POLYAS 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Online Voting Software | #6 in Online Voting Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing free election software | Organizations needing verifiable elections |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Simply Voting 2/2 · POLYAS 2/2 | ||
| Anonymous ballots | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit trail | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Voter authentication | Sso | 2fa |
| Ballot types | Ranked_choice | Not checked yet |
| Voter limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Election limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| 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 → |
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
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
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
- Simply Voting9.4/10 · Free plan
A strong fit for organizations running verified elections with ranked-choice ballots.
Visit Simply VotingFull verdict → - POLYAS8.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible election platform with free voting and paid verification options.
Visit POLYASFull verdict →
Simply Voting vs POLYAS: questions
Which is better for online voting software, Simply Voting or POLYAS?
Simply Voting scores higher on our rubric for online voting software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
How do Simply Voting and POLYAS compare?
All 3 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Simply Voting and POLYAS have a free plan?
Simply Voting: Yes. POLYAS: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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