CharterVote
7.3#5 in online voting softwareFrom $489 a yearFree planWeb
VisitCharterVote vs SnapBallot
SnapBallot
7.9#3 in online voting software$49 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CharterVote | SnapBallot |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous voting | The service separates voter identity from ballot content when the vote is cast and says votes cannot be traced to voters. | Administrators can see who voted but cannot see how that person voted. |
| Company headquarters | LinkedIn lists CharterVote headquarters in Cheyenne, Wyoming. | LinkedIn lists Survey & Ballot Systems headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists CharterVote's company size as 2–10 employees. | LinkedIn lists Survey & Ballot Systems as having 11–50 employees. |
| Documentation | The resources library links organisers and members to workflow, verification, security and governance guides. | The help center provides setup articles, tutorials, FAQs and topic areas for voter data, ballot rules, results, billing and troubleshooting. |
| Election types | The platform supports board elections, motions, referenda, and quick polls. | It supports board elections, bylaw amendments, contract ratifications, special votes, referendums, and run-offs. |
| Intended users | CharterVote names professional associations, unions, cooperatives, faith groups, alumni networks, and student bodies as intended users. | SnapBallot is aimed at HOAs, unions, associations, food co-ops, clubs, sports organizations, churches, and other member-driven groups. |
| Maker | CharterVote is developed and maintained by Plusky IT Solutions. | SnapBallot was created by Survey & Ballot Systems, a privately owned family-run election-services company. |
| Security | CharterVote says pages are served over HTTPS with strict security headers, and sensitive actions are rate limited. | SnapBallot states that it uses end-to-end encryption, secure vote authentication and detailed audit trails. |
CharterVote plans
- StarterFree
- Pay as you go — up to 250 voters$119, paid once
- Enterprise, pay as you go — up to 250 voters$249, paid once
- Pay as you go — up to 1,000 voters$489, paid once
- Annual Core$489 a year
- Enterprise, pay as you go — up to 1,000 voters$989, paid once
SnapBallot plans
- FreeFree
- 16–250 voters$49, paid once
- 251–750 voters$99, paid once
- 751–1,500 voters$149, paid once
- 1,501–3,000 voters$269, paid once
- 3,001–7,500 voters$449, paid once
Pick CharterVote if…
CharterVote is intended for professional associations, unions, cooperatives, faith groups, alumni networks, and student bodies. It may suit groups that want anonymous ballots and member-checkable election records.
Pick SnapBallot if…
SnapBallot suits HOAs, unions, associations, co-ops, clubs, sports organizations, churches and other member-driven groups running elections. It can also fit organizations that need weighted voting or participation reporting.