ElectionBuddy vs Vote HOA Now
ElectionBuddy
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| Figure | ElectionBuddy | Vote HOA Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.25/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Spec score · Online Voting Software | 9.2 (#1) | 6.6 (#31) |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Microsoft Azure SSO, WordPress, Zapier and Zoom. | The maker describes importing owner and voter information from a CSV file; it does not describe named third-party integrations on the pages reviewed. |
| Security | ElectionBuddy forces HTTPS with TLS and HSTS, is PCI DSS compliant, and encrypts payment data before transmitting it to Stripe. | The maker says voting sites use SSL encryption and one-time registration codes, and that its hosted application is in a SOC 1 Type II certified data center. |
| Support | Paid elections include email support, while Expert Setup services add phone support and managed election assistance. | The maker says it provides timely product and service support and offers customized services for special requirements. |
Plans
ElectionBuddy
- 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
- Platinum Subscription$279 a year
- Professional (ElectionVote)$299, paid once
- Premium (MeetingVote)$397, paid once
- Professional (MeetingVote)$797, paid once
In their own words
ElectionBuddy
ElectionBuddy helps organizations run virtual and in-person elections, votes, and meetings, from notifying voters through recording ballots, calculating outcomes, and announcing winners. Voters can participate remotely or during a meeting using a cellphone, computer, tablet, or mail. Supported systems include first past the post, cumulative, preferential ballot, STV, scored voting, rating scale, and approval voting. Organizers can customize ballots with multiple vacancies, randomized candidate or question order, edited descriptions, amendments, documents, and website links. Notifications can use email, mail, text, or an organization's existing channels. Listed integrations include Microsoft Azure SSO, WordPress, Zapier, and Zoom; APIs and webhooks connect voter lists and voting or registration activity with other systems. Results and voting processes can be independently reviewed and downloaded for inquiries or recounts while preserving voter anonymity. ElectionBuddy requires HTTPS with TLS and HSTS and encrypts payment data before sending it to Stripe. Customers own account data and can export it in XML, CSV, and Microsoft Excel formats. It supports Android, iOS, and web. Free options allow up to 20 voters; paid options include pay-per-use elections and meetings and annual subscriptions.
Vote HOA Now
Vote HOA Now has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.