ElectIQ

ElectIQ is an online election platform for organizations that need structured ballot administration rather than a simple poll. It is a strong fit for associations, school boards and clubs that value anonymous voting and a traceable record, but the 30-voter Free cap makes plan selection important for larger ballots.

Overview

ElectIQ combines ballot construction, voter communications, vote counting and result publication in one workflow. Organizers select an election modality and security level, add candidates and design the ballot, then send invitations, notices and reminders by email or SMS. Automatic tallying and publication reduce manual counting and keep reporting within the same system.

The platform describes cryptographic protocols that keep ballots anonymous while preserving verifiability. An immutable, append-only audit ledger is intended to support independent verification, and a repeat-vote function is presented as protection against coercion. Live monitoring gives administrators visibility during the voting period. These controls are useful when an organization must demonstrate process integrity, although they do not amount to a stated legal certification.

Key features

• Election setup: Modality, security level, candidates and ballot design are configurable. Common-election templates shorten preparation; basic templates are on Free, while advanced templates are reserved for Pro.
• Voter outreach: Email and SMS invitations, notices and reminders provide practical ways to keep eligible voters informed.
• Counting and publication: Automatic tallying and result publication remove a separate counting step and help organizers report outcomes promptly.
• Privacy and verification: Anonymous ballots, cryptographic verification and the append-only ledger address trust concerns that basic form tools do not cover.
• Coercion and oversight: Repeat voting is described as a coercion safeguard, while live monitoring lets administrators follow the election as it runs.
• Authentication and integration: SSO voter authentication is supported. Enterprise adds SAML/SSO integration, and custom integrations can be tailored to an organization’s systems.
• Service options: Free includes email support, Pro upgrades to priority support, and Enterprise provides dedicated legal support. Assisted setup and fully managed service are also offered.

Pricing

Plan	Price and limits	What it includes
Free	free; up to 30 voters	All core features, basic templates and email support
Pro	€1, paid once	Everything in Free, plus advanced templates, custom branding and priority support
Enterprise	Custom pricing	Dedicated legal support, SAML/SSO integration, voter certificates, SLA guarantees and on-premise deployment

Free is suited to small elections that can stay within 30 voters and do not need advanced templates or branded presentation. It retains the core election, privacy, audit and monitoring functions, so the cap—not a stripped-down feature set—is the principal constraint. Pro is the practical step up when advanced election templates, custom branding or faster support matter; its published price is a one-time €1 charge. Organizations needing certificates, contractual service guarantees, on-premise hosting or enterprise identity integration will need a custom-priced Enterprise arrangement. The pricing terms do not state a recurring renewal for Pro, so buyers should confirm how that charge applies to their election schedule.

Platforms

ElectIQ is offered on Android, iOS and the web. That cross-platform coverage suits voter populations using mixed devices, while web access gives administrators a central place to configure and monitor elections.

Who it's for

School boards, private associations, professional associations and sports clubs are explicit use cases. ElectIQ is most compelling when an organization needs anonymous ballots, voter outreach, auditable records and automatic results in one process. Small groups can start free; larger bodies should evaluate the voter limit and whether Enterprise controls justify custom pricing. It is less suitable for a very small, informal vote where a basic survey would avoid the overhead of election-specific controls.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Complete election workflow: Setup, invitations, reminders, tallying and publication are handled together.
• Trust-oriented controls: Anonymous ballots, cryptographic verifiability, an append-only audit ledger and repeat voting address privacy, review and coercion concerns.
• Flexible administration: Live monitoring, SMS outreach, templates and optional assisted or managed service support different operating styles.
• Enterprise deployment choices: SAML/SSO, voter certificates, SLAs and on-premise deployment cover organizations with stricter governance requirements.

Cons

• Small Free ceiling: Elections above 30 voters cannot remain on the free tier.
• Feature gating: Advanced templates and custom branding require Pro, while the most demanding identity, legal and hosting options require Enterprise.
• Unclear scale cost: Enterprise pricing is custom, making budgeting harder for organizations that need its controls.

Alternatives

AssociationVoting is worth considering when a per-election model and a free tier for 1–25 eligible voters fit better; its next listed band is 99.00 USD for 26–125 voters. ElectionBuddy suits pay-per-use meetings or elections, including a free MeetingVote option for up to 20 voters and five motions per meeting. SnapBallot is a simpler per-election alternative, with Free covering up to 15 voters and a listed 49.00 USD tier for 16–250 voters. Election Runner is positioned for pay-when-you-launch elections, with free use up to 20 voters and a 19.00 USD tier up to 100. POLYAS offers a free online-voting tier up to 50 voters, while its Verifiable tier is listed at 50.00 USD. Simply Voting fits very small contests with a free option for 10 electors or fewer. VoteAlly provides a forever-free plan for 50 eligible voters per session, with limits on active sessions, admins, motions and elections. CharterVote is a web-only option with a free Starter plan for up to 25 eligible voters.

For a broader comparison, see Online Voting Software.

Verdict

Choose ElectIQ if your association, board or club needs anonymous, auditable online elections with built-in outreach, monitoring and automatic results. Its Free plan is a credible starting point for up to 30 voters, and Enterprise adds serious governance and deployment options. Look elsewhere when your electorate exceeds that cap but cannot justify custom pricing, or when a simpler pay-per-election service is all the ballot requires.