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VisitElectionBuddy vs POLYAS
What both publish
| Fact | ElectionBuddy | POLYAS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn states the company was founded in 2017. | 2012 |
| Notable news | ElectionBuddy’s feature archive records a Slates and Choice Groups feature announcement dated May 27, 2026. | Wikipedia records that Germany’s SPD used POLYAS for a membership vote on its federal coalition agreement in 2025. |
| Security | ElectionBuddy forces HTTPS with TLS and HSTS, is PCI DSS compliant, and encrypts payment data before transmitting it to Stripe. | 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 | Paid elections include email support, while Expert Setup services add phone support and managed election assistance. | Self-service customers can use the Help Center, free video recordings, and email support; large or complex projects can use a personal Election Manager. |
ElectionBuddy plans
- Free (ElectionVote)Free
- Free (MeetingVote)Free
- Storage Subscription$27 a year
- Plus (ElectionVote)$29, paid once
- Premium (ElectionVote)$99, paid once
- Plus (MeetingVote)$197, paid once
POLYAS plans
- Standard (Online Voting)Free
- Certified (Online Voting)Priced on request
- Live VotingPriced on request
- Verifiable (Online Voting)Priced on request
Pick ElectionBuddy if…
ElectionBuddy suits organizations that need to run elections, votes, or meetings, including associations, unions, universities, schools, governments, and companies. It may suit organizers who need multiple voting systems, voter notifications, and auditable results.
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.