ElectionBuddy
7.9#1 in online voting softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitElectionBuddy vs SnapBallot
SnapBallot
7.9#3 in online voting software$49 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ElectionBuddy | SnapBallot |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous voting | Election choices are kept confidential from voter identity and results can remain hidden until an election closes. | Administrators can see who voted but cannot see how that person voted. |
| Candidate profiles | Ballots can include candidate biographies, photos, videos and contact information. | Ballots can include candidate photographs, biographies and supporting information. |
| Founded | LinkedIn states the company was founded in 2017. | 2026 |
| Notifications | ElectionBuddy can reach voters by email, mail, text message or an organization's own website, e-newsletter or existing systems. | Each election includes one invitation email and two reminder emails; additional reminders are charged by plan. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.9 out of 5 from 116 reviews | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. |
| Security | ElectionBuddy forces HTTPS with TLS and HSTS, is PCI DSS compliant, and encrypts payment data before transmitting it to Stripe. | SnapBallot states that it uses end-to-end encryption, secure vote authentication and detailed audit trails. |
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
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 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 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.