BigPulse
5.9#22 in online voting software$899 one-timeWeb
VisitBigPulse vs POLYAS
What both publish
| Fact | BigPulse | POLYAS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | LinkedIn lists the headquarters at Marie-Calm-Straße 1-5, Kassel, Germany. |
| Product | BigPulse is an online voting system for running elections and nominations. | POLYAS provides online and live voting for elections, meetings, and organizational decision-making. |
| Security | BigPulse says it complies with GDPR and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, uses 256-bit TLS/SSL encryption, and retains voter personal data by default for no longer than 30 days after voting closes. | POLYAS says all voting data is stored and processed within the European Union and that CORE 2.5.0 meets the Common Criteria protection profile requirements. |
| Support | The maker offers dedicated 24/7 email support during elections and emergency telephone support based in the USA, EU, and Australia. | Self-service customers can use the Help Center, free video recordings, and email support; large or complex projects can use a personal Election Manager. |
BigPulse plans
- Fully Managed Service$899, paid once
- Self-Managed ServicePriced on request
POLYAS plans
- Standard (Online Voting)Free
- Certified (Online Voting)Priced on request
- Live VotingPriced on request
- Verifiable (Online Voting)Priced on request
Pick BigPulse if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick POLYAS if…
POLYAS suits organizations holding online elections or live meeting votes, including those needing remote participation or embedded voting. The free Standard plan is limited to 50 voters and excludes features and service.