Simply Voting review
A strong fit for organizations running verified elections with ranked-choice ballots.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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 Manager. Voters use a branded website from modern browsers and can receive receipts after voting. The Free plan covers self-administered elections, standard voting system features, and email and phone support, making the product a practical fit for organizations that need to run their own elections without starting with a paid plan.
Ballot and verification controls are the product’s clearest strengths. It supports plurality ballots with write-ins and configurable selection limits, as well as preferential ranked-choice ballots using Borda, STV/IRV, and Ranked Pairs methods. Anonymous encrypted voting and one-vote-per-voter controls address ballot privacy and participation rules. Administrators also get an election activity log with CSV download, voter-verified audit trails, voter receipts, CSV raw-results exports, and certified PDF exports. These capabilities suit organizations that need more than a basic single-choice poll and want records that support election review and result handling.
Authentication and service options broaden its fit for organizational elections. Simply Voting supports standard login, direct links, SAML, OpenID Connect, CAS, and proprietary SSO, with integrations for identity providers using those standards. Email invitations, reminders, and direct voting links support voter communication, while optional managed, telephone, and paper-ballot elections extend beyond the core web workflow. Organizations should choose it when ranked-choice methods, anonymous ballots, audit trails, or SSO matter. Those seeking an open-source deployment, AI features, or a non-web voting experience should consider another option.
Questions about Simply Voting
Does Simply Voting have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan.
What does Simply Voting run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.
What does Simply Voting integrate with? 4 integrations: SAML identity providers, OpenID Connect providers, Central Authentication Service (CAS) and Proprietary SSO.
Who is Simply Voting built for? Small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
Simply Voting pros and cons
- 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
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