ElectionChamp
eBallot vs. ElectionChamp
ElectionChamp is built for affordable, pay-only-when-you-vote elections — every feature included, AI-assisted ballots, and a beautifully simple interface, with no tiers or caps. eBallot is an established, compliance-focused provider with a 25-year track record. Here's an honest comparison.
No Subscription
Pay only when you vote. eBallot uses 6- or 12-month subscriptions.
Real Free Tier
Free up to 20 voters. eBallot has no free version or trial.
All Features Included
Every feature on every plan; eBallot gates many to its Business tier.
Enterprise Track Record
eBallot brings 25+ years, SOC 2 / ISO 27001, and phone & paper voting.
eBallot vs. ElectionChamp, Compared
An honest, feature-by-feature look at how the two stack up.
| ElectionChamp | eBallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay-per-election; no forced subscription or contract — with subscriptions and volume discounts available on request. | Subscription (6/12-month commitments, auto-renew) for self-service; quote-based annual license for managed/enterprise. |
| Free tier | Free for up to 20 voters. | No free version and no free trial (per Capterra). |
| Entry / small-election cost | $10 flat for up to 200 voters; $0.05/voter beyond. | From ~$4.99/month (Premium, ≤50 voters, 12-mo); ~$6.99/month (Pro, 6-mo). |
| Managed / enterprise cost | Managed-election service available without a subscription floor. | eBallot for Business from ~$2,500/year, quote-based. |
| Voting methods | Plurality, Ranked Choice, Approval, Cumulative, Nominations/write-in, Motions, Surveys, plus weighted voting (whole-number vote weights per voter) on any method (STV via RCV + free Excel calculator). | Anonymous, weighted, proxy, ranked-choice; advanced tallies (STV, Condorcet, Borda, Bucklin). Approval/cumulative not clearly listed. |
| Notifications / SMS | Email + SMS notifications and automatic reminders on every plan. | Email on all tiers; SMS notifications only on the higher Business tier. |
| Managed service | Yes — our team can run the election for you. | Yes — high-touch managed service with dedicated specialists (Business tier). |
| Security | AES-256, SSL, unique single-use 16-digit voter keys, anonymous ballots, full audit trail (all plans). | AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3, immutable logs, end-to-end verifiability; SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, GDPR; US AWS with redundancy. |
| Feature gating | No gating — every feature on every plan, plus no practical limits on ballot questions, positions, or candidates on any tier (including free). | Tiered — certified reports, custom calcs, SSO, phone/paper voting behind the Business tier. |
| Offline channels | Browser-based, no app download. | Adds phone voting and paper-ballot options (Business tier). |
| Best for | Organizations of any size that want affordable, pay-only-when-you-vote elections — HOAs, nonprofits, unions, associations, churches, schools, co-ops, and businesses, including their high-stakes board and officer votes. | Organizations that specifically require formal compliance certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001), end-to-end verifiability, phone/paper channels, or fully hands-off certified administration. |
eBallot pricing is partly subscription- and quote-based; figures reflect publicly available information in 2026 and vary by voter count and term (exact rates above 50 voters and all Business pricing are calculator- or quote-gated). Verify current pricing with each provider. ElectionChamp pricing is always per election based on voter count.
Where ElectionChamp Wins
The advantages most organizations notice first — price, features, and flexibility.
Where eBallot Shines
No platform is right for everyone. Here's where eBallot genuinely stands out.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose ElectionChamp if…
You want to pay only when you vote — with no subscription or contract, a genuinely free tier for small groups (up to 20 voters), $10 flat for up to 200, and every feature (AES-256, audit trail, anonymous ballots, email + SMS reminders, ranked-choice/approval/cumulative methods) included on every plan — with no practical limits on ballot questions or candidates, whether you run one election a year or many.
Choose eBallot if…
Your procurement specifically requires formal compliance certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001), end-to-end verifiability with third-party validation, a decades-long vendor track record, fully hands-off managed administration with certified results, or built-in phone/paper voting channels — and you're comfortable with annual contracts and quote-based enterprise pricing.
eBallot vs. ElectionChamp FAQ
ElectionChamp is pay-per-election: free up to 20 voters, $10 flat up to 200, and $0.05/voter beyond — no subscription or contract. eBallot uses 6- or 12-month subscriptions for self-service and quote-based annual licensing (from around $2,500/year) for its managed Business tier. If you run elections occasionally, ElectionChamp avoids paying for months you don't vote. Pricing as of 2026; verify current rates.
Per third-party listings (Capterra), eBallot offers no free version and no free trial. ElectionChamp is free for up to 20 voters with all features included.
eBallot is a strong fit when your procurement specifically requires formal compliance certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001), end-to-end verifiability, a decades-long vendor track record, fully managed administration with certified results, or built-in phone/paper voting channels. ElectionChamp handles elections of any size too — including high-stakes board and officer votes — at a fraction of the cost when those formal procurement requirements don't apply.
See the Difference for Yourself
Create a free test election — all features included. No credit card. No subscription. No commitment.
Questions? support@electionchamp.com