AssociationVoting

Overview

AssociationVoting is an online election platform for associations and member organizations. It is best suited to groups that need more than a basic candidate ballot, including subgroup-specific questions and quorum monitoring. Per-election prices start free for up to 25 eligible voters, while larger or more elaborate elections can cost more.

Key features

Ballots for association decisions

The platform covers board elections, bylaw votes, member approvals, polls, referendums, nominations, and proxy voting. Ballots can combine candidates, propositions, slate approval, and write-ins, with items personalized for districts, regions, or other subgroups. First Past the Post and weighted score elections are supported. That breadth suits associations handling varied decisions, though standard pricing covers ballots with up to 25 distinct candidates and eight total line items; more complex ballots may incur extra charges.

Secrecy and election oversight

Anonymous ballots and secret-ballot reporting keep voter identities out of reported results. Managers can track ballot counts, in-progress ballots, quorum reports, and real-time tallies, then access an election audit summary. These tools give managers useful oversight without making secret voting incompatible with results reporting.

Voting managers can contact support by email or phone, and a knowledge base provides troubleshooting and guides. The maker says its voter election site seeks WCAG 2.0 Level AA compliance and is tested with WAVE. Its privacy policy says credit-card transactions use SSL encryption and that, after payment is accepted, it retains only the card’s last five digits and expiration date.

Results remain accessible for 30 days after an election; certified results and audit history are retained for one year from certification. Organizations that need longer access to ordinary results should account for that retention window.

Pricing

AssociationVoting uses freemium pricing, with per-election charges based on eligible voters. The free Single Election plan covers 1–25 eligible voters at 0.00 USD per free, billed per election. It is a practical fit for a small group, but the stated cap means it is not a free option for larger electorates.

• Single Election — 26–125 Eligible Voters: 99.00 USD per once, billed per election.
• Single Election — 126–500 Eligible Voters: 199.00 USD per once, billed per election.
• Single Election — 501–5,000 Eligible Voters: 299.00 USD per once, billed per election.
• Annual Election Subscription: 299699.00 USD per year, billed annually, for unlimited non-concurrent elections for one association during the twelve-month subscription period.

The per-election tiers make costs easier to match to a single event, while the annual subscription is aimed at an association running repeated elections. The published schedule covers organizations with 1–5,000 members. Extra ballot complexity may cost more, so voter count alone may not determine the final price. A 14-day trial is offered, as is a free demo with standard election features, unlimited groups, weighted voting, and quorum monitoring; the demo requires no credit card.

Platforms

AssociationVoting is available on Android, iOS, and the web. That range accommodates members voting from different device types, while managers can access election reporting through the service.

Who it's for

This is a strong fit for associations that run different kinds of member decisions and need tools such as subgroup-specific ballot items, weighted scoring, quorum reports, or secret-ballot reporting. A smaller organization can begin with the free tier if its election has no more than 25 eligible voters and fits the standard ballot limits. Groups with larger electorates can use paid per-election tiers, up to the stated 5,000-member schedule.

It is a less natural fit for organizations that need unusually long ballots without added charges, or that must retain ordinary election results beyond 30 days. Associations looking for single sign-on should note that it is an example of additional customization available by quote, rather than a standard feature in the stated plans.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Supports a wide range of association election types, including proxy voting and member approvals, so one platform can cover more than board contests.
• Pros: Weighted scoring, subgroup-specific ballot items, quorum reports, and real-time tallies address the varied needs of member organizations.
• Pros: Free elections for up to 25 eligible voters provide a no-cost way for a small group to run a standard election.
• Cons: Standard ballot pricing stops at 25 candidates and eight line items, with extra charges possible for more complex ballots.
• Cons: Ordinary results are accessible for only 30 days, which may not suit organizations needing a longer reporting window.
• Cons: Single sign-on is quoted customization, which can add cost and procurement steps for organizations that require it.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Online Voting Software. Choose ElectionBuddy if its free MeetingVote or ElectionVote options suit your voting needs. SnapBallot is worth considering for elections of up to 15 voters on its free plan or 16–250 voters for 49.00 USD per election. Election Runner offers free elections up to 20 voters and a 19.00 USD per-election tier for up to 100 voters. Simply Voting has a free option for elections with 10 electors or less. CharterVote is a web-only option with a free Starter plan for up to 25 eligible voters per election. ElectionChamp offers a free-forever per-election plan for up to 20 voters, with email and SMS notifications and one reminder. OpaVote suits readers who want up to three simultaneous elections free for up to 25 voters and 10 candidates per election. VoteHost Elections is a free, self-hosted option for Linux and the web.

Verdict

AssociationVoting is a sound choice for member organizations that need flexible ballot formats, weighted voting, quorum oversight, and anonymous reporting in one service. Its free small-election tier and range of per-election sizes make it approachable, but extra charges for complex ballots and the 30-day results window deserve attention. Look elsewhere if your ballot exceeds standard limits, your organization needs longer access to ordinary results, or quoted customization is a poor fit.