POLYAS
POLYAS: A flexible election platform with free voting and paid verification options. Ranked #6 of 31 in Online Voting Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for organizations needing verifiable elections.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOrganizations needing verifiable elections
- Free planYes
- Voter authentication2fa
- Founded2012 · Kassel, Germany
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on POLYAS
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 administration. Core capabilities include ballot creation and configuration, electoral-roll management, voter import, voter ID and password authentication, election scheduling, real-time turnout monitoring, automatic counting, and result downloads. Anonymous or secret ballots are available, alongside optional two-factor authentication and verification features.
Pricing is project-based rather than subscription-based. The Standard plan is free for up to 50 voters and includes the CORE 3 base voting system. The Verifiable plan starts at €50 per election as a one-time base price and adds universally and individually verifiable voting through the CORE 3 Verifiable voting system. Certified also starts at €50 per election as a one-time base price, with universal verifiability possible and the CORE 2.5 certified voting system. Final pricing depends on voter count, features, and services, while larger or more complex projects can use election-management support.
Verification and election oversight are central strengths. POLYAS provides audit logging through bulletin boards, real-time turnout monitoring, automatic vote counting, and PDF, Excel, and JSON exports for results or logs. Organizations can embed the platform with an iFrame or connect SecureLink intranet authentication. The product is a strong fit for teams that value configurable voter management, verifiable results, and documented election records. Organizations seeking a broader integration ecosystem, a native desktop or mobile platform, or a subscription structure should compare alternatives before choosing it.
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POLYAS fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Voter authentication | 2fa |
| Ballot types | Not verified |
| Anonymous ballots | Yes |
| Audit trail | Yes |
| Voter limit | Not verified |
| Election limit | Not verified |
| Result export | |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, ISO 27001, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: iFrame embedding, SecureLink intranet authentication See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | polyas.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
POLYAS integrations
POLYAS lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- iFrame embedding
- SecureLink intranet authentication
Alternatives to POLYAS
- Simply VotingA strong fit for organizations running verified elections with ranked-choice ballots.9.4
- ElectionBuddyA flexible voting platform with broad ballot methods and pay-per-use plans.9.2
- BeleniosA free, self-hostable voting system with strong verification and a technical focus.9.0
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