The Voting Vault vs ElectionBuddy
An honest side-by-side for associations, unions, HOAs, and nonprofits evaluating online voting platforms. Test free with up to 30 voters — pay only when you launch a live election.
Start Free Sandbox Election| Feature | The Voting Vault | ElectionBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier (voters) | Up to 30 | Up to 20 |
| $29 tier voter cap | 500 voters | 350 voters |
| $99 tier voter cap | 2,000 voters | 1,000 voters |
| Voting methods | Plurality, approval, cumulative, preferential, scored, survey | Plurality, approval, ranked-choice, weighted |
| Test before pay | Sandbox election on signup | Free setup, pay at launch |
| Managed service option | Yes — expert setup & full management | Yes — expert services tiers |
| Meeting / live motions | Async elections (time-window voting) | MeetingVote product |
| API / webhooks | Gold tier (roadmap) | Professional tier |
| Payments | PayPal + Stripe (checkout) | Stripe |
Choose The Voting Vault if…
- You need more voters at the same price tier
- You want multiple ballot types (including survey/Likert)
- You prefer managed-service or self-service with training
- You run private organizational elections (not public government)
Choose ElectionBuddy if…
- You need live meeting motions (MeetingVote)
- You require API/webhooks today on every plan
- Your bylaws mandate standard ranked-choice (IRV) tabulation
Questions? Talk to a Voting Vault expert or view pricing.