POLYAS
7.9#2 in online voting softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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SnapBallot
7.9#3 in online voting software$49 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | POLYAS | SnapBallot |
|---|---|---|
| Company founding | The company was spun out from Micromata and POLYAS GmbH was created in 2012. | LinkedIn lists Survey & Ballot Systems as founded in 1990. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists POLYAS Software für Online-Wahlen as having 11–50 employees. | LinkedIn lists Survey & Ballot Systems as having 11–50 employees. |
| Documentation | The Help Center contains guides for setup, features, authentication, communication, customization, design, rights management and results. | The help center provides setup articles, tutorials, FAQs and topic areas for voter data, ballot rules, results, billing and troubleshooting. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2026 |
| Headquarters | LinkedIn lists the headquarters at Marie-Calm-Straße 1-5, Kassel, Germany. | Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States |
| Mobile access | The voting system supports current Chrome on Android and iOS and Mobile Safari on iOS, as well as listed desktop browsers. | The maker says SnapBallot works on phones, tablets, and desktops. |
| Product | POLYAS provides online and live voting for elections, meetings, and organizational decision-making. | SnapBallot is a self-service online voting platform for member organizations to create ballots, invite voters, monitor participation, and view results. |
| Security | 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. | SnapBallot states that it uses end-to-end encryption, secure vote authentication and detailed audit trails. |
POLYAS plans
- Standard (Online Voting)Free
- Certified (Online Voting)Priced on request
- Live VotingPriced on request
- Verifiable (Online Voting)Priced on request
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 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.
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.