{"id":13000,"date":"2026-06-29T14:02:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T20:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/electionchamp.com\/?p=13000"},"modified":"2026-10-14T02:08:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T08:08:06","slug":"online-voting-platform-pricing-comparison-2026-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/electionchamp.com\/blog\/online-voting-platform-pricing-comparison-2026-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Voting Software Pricing in 2026: What It Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Short answer:<\/strong> most online elections under 1,000 voters cost between $0 and $100 on pay-per-election platforms in 2026. ElectionChamp is free for up to 20 voters, $10 for up to 200, and $0.05 per voter after that, with every feature included. ElectionBuddy charges $29 for up to 350 voters and $99 for up to 1,000. OpaVote charges $10 per 125 voters. The tables below use each vendor’s published prices, checked on October 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

What Online Voting Costs at Common Election Sizes<\/h2>\n

Each figure is the vendor’s published price for one election. “Calculator” means the vendor shows a price only after you enter a voter count.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Eligible voters<\/th>\nElectionChamp<\/th>\nElectionBuddy<\/th>\nOpaVote<\/th>\nElection Runner<\/th>\nSimply Voting<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
20<\/td>\nFree<\/td>\nFree<\/td>\nFree (up to 25)<\/td>\nFree<\/td>\nCalculator (free up to 10)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\n$10<\/td>\n$29<\/td>\n$10<\/td>\n$19<\/td>\nCalculator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
200<\/td>\n$10<\/td>\n$29<\/td>\n$20<\/td>\n$36<\/td>\nCalculator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
300<\/td>\n$15<\/td>\n$29<\/td>\n$30<\/td>\n$36<\/td>\nCalculator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1,000<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n$99<\/td>\n$80<\/td>\nCustom quote<\/td>\nCalculator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5,000<\/td>\n$250<\/td>\nFrom $299<\/td>\n$400<\/td>\nCustom quote<\/td>\nCalculator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

eBallot is not in the table because it sells subscriptions instead of single elections. Its Essential Pro plan costs $6.99 a month with a 6-month minimum for up to 50 voters, and eBallot for Business costs $2,500 a year. It has no free tier.<\/p>\n

Sources: ElectionBuddy<\/a>, OpaVote<\/a>, Election Runner<\/a>, Simply Voting<\/a>, eBallot<\/a>, and the ElectionChamp pricing page<\/a>. Vendors change prices, so confirm on their site before you buy. For a feature-by-feature view, see ElectionChamp vs ElectionBuddy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How Much Does Online Voting Cost for Nonprofits?<\/h2>\n

Most nonprofit board elections have between 20 and 500 eligible voters. At those sizes ElectionChamp costs $0 to $25 per election. ElectionBuddy costs $29 up to 350 voters and $99 up to 1,000. OpaVote costs $10 to $40.<\/p>\n

ElectionChamp pricing is the same for every organization type, and every feature is included at every size. See online voting for nonprofits<\/a> for how boards use it for director elections and bylaw votes.<\/p>\n

How Much Does Online Voting Cost for Associations and HOAs?<\/h2>\n

Associations and HOAs often run two votes a year: an annual election and a budget or bylaw vote. Here is the annual cost for two elections of 300 eligible voters each, at published prices:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Platform<\/th>\nCost per election<\/th>\nCost per year (2 elections)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
ElectionChamp<\/td>\n$15<\/td>\n$30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ElectionBuddy<\/td>\n$29<\/td>\n$58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OpaVote<\/td>\n$30<\/td>\n$60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Election Runner<\/td>\n$36<\/td>\n$72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
eBallot for Business<\/td>\nAnnual license<\/td>\n$2,500, varies by vote<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

For setup details by organization type, see online voting for associations<\/a> and online voting for HOAs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pay per Election vs Subscription<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Pricing model<\/th>\nHow it works<\/th>\nBest for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Pay per election<\/td>\nA one-time fee each time you run an election<\/td>\nOrganizations that vote 1 to 6 times a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monthly subscription<\/td>\nA fixed fee every month, whether you vote or not<\/td>\nOrganizations that vote almost every month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual license<\/td>\nA yearly fee, often with usage limits<\/td>\nLarge organizations with many votes and procurement rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

If you vote once or twice a year, a subscription means paying for 10 or 11 months with no election running.<\/p>\n

Costs That Are Easy to Miss<\/h2>\n
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  • Premium features:<\/strong> Simply Voting lists telephone voting, online nominations, weighted votes, and voter segmentation as premium features with additional costs.<\/li>\n
  • Data retention:<\/strong> OpaVote keeps election data for 3 months free, then charges $40 a year.<\/li>\n
  • Meeting votes:<\/strong> ElectionBuddy prices live meeting votes separately, starting at $197 for up to 75 voters.<\/li>\n
  • Minimum terms:<\/strong> eBallot Essential plans require a 6-month or 12-month commitment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    ElectionChamp includes every feature on every plan, including ranked choice, cumulative voting, STV through a free Excel calculator, nominations, email and SMS notifications, and the audit trail. Price is based on total capacity (voters plus any spare keys), and setup and testing are free. The only difference between free and paid elections is reminders: free elections include 1 voter reminder, and paid elections include up to 5.<\/p>\n

    What Matters Beyond Price<\/h2>\n
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    • Anonymity:<\/strong> can administrators trace a ballot back to a voter? On ElectionChamp they cannot.<\/li>\n
    • Duplicate votes:<\/strong> each ElectionChamp voter gets a single-use 16-character key, so one key casts one ballot.<\/li>\n
    • Audit trail:<\/strong> if a result is disputed, you need a record of every administrative action.<\/li>\n
    • Setup time:<\/strong> most ElectionChamp elections are set up in under 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

      How much does online voting software cost?<\/h3>\n

      Most elections under 1,000 voters cost $0 to $100 on pay-per-election platforms. ElectionChamp is free for up to 20 voters, $10 for up to 200, and $0.05 per voter after that. ElectionBuddy costs $29 for up to 350 voters and $99 for up to 1,000 (prices checked October 3, 2026).<\/p>\n

      Is there free online voting software?<\/h3>\n

      Yes, for small elections. ElectionChamp, ElectionBuddy, and Election Runner are free up to 20 voters, OpaVote up to 25, and Simply Voting up to 10.<\/p>\n

      Is ElectionChamp cheaper than ElectionBuddy?<\/h3>\n

      At published prices on October 3, 2026, a 300-voter election costs $15 on ElectionChamp and $29 on ElectionBuddy. A 1,000-voter election costs $50 and $99.<\/p>\n

      Do I pay for voters who do not vote?<\/h3>\n

      Usually yes. Most platforms price on the size of the voter list, not turnout. ElectionChamp prices on total capacity: your voters plus any spare keys.<\/p>\n