ElectIQ

ElectIQ is an online voting platform for organizations that need to set up and oversee elections. It best suits associations, school boards and clubs that value anonymous ballots and an auditable process. Its free plan covers up to 30 voters, while larger or more specialized deployments may require paid or custom-priced options.

Overview

ElectIQ brings ballot design, voter communications, vote counting and results publication into one platform. Organizers can select an election modality and security level, add candidates and build ballots, then invite voters and send notices or reminders by email or SMS.

ElectIQ says its cryptographic protocols preserve voter anonymity while allowing votes to be verified. Its append-only audit ledger is intended to support independent verification, and a repeat-vote feature is described as protection against coercion. These safeguards are relevant where trust in the process matters, though the platform’s security claims should not be mistaken for a stated legal certification.

Key features

• Election setup: Organizers can choose a modality and security level, add candidates and design ballots. Templates for common election types offer a faster starting point; Free includes basic templates, while Pro adds advanced ones.
• Voter outreach: Email and SMS invitations, notices and reminders help organizers reach voters through the election process.
• Counting and oversight: Automatic tallying and results publication reduce manual counting, while live monitoring lets organizers follow the voting process.
• Privacy and auditability: Anonymous ballots, cryptographic verification and an immutable, append-only audit ledger address confidentiality and traceability together.

Pricing

ElectIQ uses a freemium model. Free costs nothing and supports up to 30 voters, with core features, basic templates and email support. That cap makes it a practical starting point for small elections, but organizations with larger electorates will need another plan.

Pro costs €1, paid once and includes everything in Free, plus advanced templates, custom branding and priority support. It is a low-cost way to get more template and presentation options, but the published plan details do not state a higher voter cap than Free.

Enterprise has custom pricing. It adds dedicated legal support, SAML/SSO integration, voter certificates, SLA guarantees and on-premise deployment. Those options are aimed at organizations with integration, deployment or service requirements beyond the lower tiers; the price will need to be established for each organization.

Assisted setup and a fully managed service are also offered. No price or terms are given for these services.

Platforms

ElectIQ is available on Android, iOS and the web, allowing organizations and voters to access it across mobile and browser platforms.

Who it's for

ElectIQ identifies school boards, private and professional associations, and sports clubs as use cases. It is strongest for groups that need structured election setup, voter outreach, automatic counting and a verifiable record, especially when voter anonymity is a priority. The 30-voter Free limit is restrictive for larger organizations, and Enterprise is the relevant tier for on-premise deployment or SAML/SSO.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Privacy with an audit trail: Anonymous voting is paired with verification and an append-only ledger, addressing two central concerns in organizational elections.
• Useful election workflow: Ballot creation, voter notices, reminders, monitoring, tallying and results publication cover the process from setup through results.
• Low-cost Pro tier: At €1, paid once, Pro adds advanced templates, branding and priority support to the free plan.
• Enterprise deployment and integration options: SAML/SSO and on-premise deployment can suit organizations with more specific technical requirements.

Cons

• Free is capped at 30 voters: Organizations beyond that size cannot rely on the free plan as described.
• Pro's voter limit is unclear: Its listed benefits do not state a higher cap, so larger groups should confirm capacity before choosing it.
• Enterprise pricing is custom: Organizations cannot compare its cost from a published price.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, see Online Voting Software.

• AssociationVoting is another freemium option with a free plan for 1–25 eligible voters per election and a listed $99 per price for 26–125 voters; choose it when those election-size bands fit your needs.
• ElectionBuddy has free MeetingVote and ElectionVote options; its MeetingVote plan covers up to 20 voters and five motions per meeting. Consider it if that meeting-focused allowance suits your election.
• SnapBallot offers a free plan for up to 15 voters and three voter emails, and a $49, paid once plan for 16–250 voters. It may suit organizations wanting a stated paid voter range.
• Election Runner is free for elections with up to 20 voters and lists a $19, paid once plan for up to 100 voters; choose it if those thresholds better fit your electorate.
• POLYAS offers a free Standard plan for up to 50 voters, though features and service are not included, and lists a Verifiable plan at 50.00 USD per. It is worth considering when a larger free voter cap or a verifiable plan is a priority.
• Simply Voting offers a free option for elections with 10 electors or less and a self-administered plan priced according to election size; consider it if those terms match your election.
• VoteAlly has a free plan with 50 eligible voters per session, two active sessions and one admin seat. It may suit groups that need a larger stated free session allowance.
• VoterTerminal offers a free self-hosted plan with unlimited elections and voters, using your own email provider and community support; consider it if self-hosting is a fit.

Verdict

Choose ElectIQ for a small or mid-sized organization that needs anonymous online ballots, a verifiable audit trail and tools to manage the election workflow. Its main appeal is the combination of privacy safeguards and practical administration, with a low-cost Pro tier for advanced templates and branding. Look elsewhere if you need more than 30 voters without confirming a suitable Pro limit, or if Enterprise deployment and services must fit a known budget.