ElectionChamp
OpaVote vs. ElectionChamp
ElectionChamp is the affordable, all-in-one platform: ready-made templates, email and SMS outreach, a simple 5-step setup and an optional managed service. OpaVote is a ranked-choice specialist. Here's an honest, side-by-side comparison.
Simpler Pricing
$10 flat up to 200 voters, vs. OpaVote's $10 per 125 voters.
Email + SMS
ElectionChamp reaches voters by email and SMS; OpaVote is email-only.
Managed Option
Hand your election to our team. OpaVote is self-serve only.
STV Depth
OpaVote leads on native STV variants; ElectionChamp covers more everyday methods.
OpaVote vs. ElectionChamp, Compared
An honest, feature-by-feature look at how the two stack up.
| ElectionChamp | OpaVote | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay-per-election by default; no forced subscription or contract. Subscriptions and volume discounts available on request. | Pay-as-you-go per-election voter credits; no subscription. Custom plans by quote. |
| Free tier | Free for up to 20 voters, all features. | Free for up to 25 voters / 10 candidates, up to 3 simultaneous elections (data kept ~10 weeks). |
| Ballot & candidate limits | Up to 50 ballot items, each with up to 50 candidates, on every tier, including free. | Free tier caps candidates at 10 (and 25 voters); paid elections are priced by voter credits. |
| Cost at ~200 voters | $10 flat (covers up to 200 voters). | ≈$16–20 ($10 per 125 voters, depending on how voter credits are metered). |
| Cost beyond 200 voters | $0.05 per additional voter. | $10 per additional 125 voters (~$0.08/voter); e.g. 1,000 voters ≈ $80. |
| Voting methods | Plurality, Ranked Choice (Borda count), Approval for multi-seat races (pick up to as many as there are seats), Cumulative, Nominations/write-in, Motions, Surveys, plus weighted voting (whole-number vote weights per voter) on any method (STV via ranked ballots + free Excel calculator). | Plurality, Ranked Choice/IRV, STV (Scottish, Meek, ERS97 variants), Condorcet, Approval, Borda, weighted voting. |
| Ranked choice / STV depth | Ranked-choice ballots counted with Borda points; STV via a free Excel calculator. | Specialist strength: native STV with several certified algorithms and step-by-step count transparency. |
| Notifications / SMS | Email and SMS invitations, with one-click reminders to non-voters. | Email only; automatic reminders every ~3 days. No SMS. |
| Managed service | Yes, our team can run the election for you. | No, self-serve only (priority support on custom plans). |
| Security (as published) | AES-256, SSL, unique single-use 16-character voter keys, anonymous ballots, full audit trail. | Single-use email links, anonymous ballots, encrypted voting pages; AES-256/key specifics not prominently published. |
| Data retention | Full audit trail; no retention surcharge described. | 3 months free, then $40 per additional year of retention. |
| Best for | Affordable, secure, no-subscription voting with email + SMS and an optional managed service. | Rigorous, transparent STV/RCV tabulation and certified STV variants. |
OpaVote pricing and features verified from opavote.com in 2026. Pricing can change. Confirm current details on each provider's site. ElectionChamp pricing is always per election based on voter count.
Where ElectionChamp Wins
The advantages most organizations notice first: price, features, and flexibility.
Where OpaVote Shines
No platform is right for everyone. Here's where OpaVote genuinely stands out.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose ElectionChamp if…
You want flat, predictable pricing ($10 up to 200 voters), email and SMS voter outreach, the option of a fully managed election, clearly documented security (AES-256, single-use 16-character keys), and ready-made Motions, Surveys, Nominations, multi-seat Approval, and Cumulative voting alongside ranked choice, with up to 50 ballot items of up to 50 candidates each on any tier, including free.
Choose OpaVote if…
Your priority is rigorous, transparent ranked-choice or STV tabulation, especially a specific certified STV variant (Scottish, Meek, ERS97) or a standalone tool to count ballots you gathered elsewhere, and you're comfortable with email-only, self-serve elections.
OpaVote vs. ElectionChamp FAQ
It depends on size. ElectionChamp is a flat $10 for up to 200 voters, while OpaVote charges about $10 per 125 voters, so a 200-voter election is roughly $16–20 on OpaVote (they meter voter credits in blocks of 125). For most organizations ElectionChamp's flat rate works out lower. Pricing as of 2026; verify current rates on each site.
No. OpaVote sends voting links by email only. ElectionChamp sends notifications and reminders by both email and SMS, which typically helps turnout.
OpaVote is a specialist with multiple certified STV algorithms and step-by-step count transparency: excellent if STV is your main requirement. ElectionChamp offers ranked-choice ballots counted with Borda points, and computes STV via a free Excel calculator, alongside a broader set of everyday methods and email + SMS outreach.
See the Difference for Yourself
Create a free test election. All features included. No credit card. No subscription. No commitment.
Questions? support@electionchamp.com