ElectionChamp
Simply Voting vs. ElectionChamp
ElectionChamp is built for transparent, affordable, self-serve elections: every feature included, ready-made templates and a simple 5-step setup. Simply Voting is an established, full-service provider known for telephone (IVR) voting. Here's an honest comparison.
Transparent Pricing
Published flat rates vs. quote-based pricing (~$200+ to start).
Real Free Tier
Free up to 20 voters. Simply Voting frees only ≤10-elector elections.
All-Inclusive
Phone voting, nominations & weighted voting are paid add-ons at Simply Voting.
Telephone/IVR
Simply Voting has built-in telephone voting, a real strength. Paper works on ElectionChamp with hand-out keys.
Simply Voting vs. ElectionChamp, Compared
An honest, feature-by-feature look at how the two stack up.
| ElectionChamp | Simply Voting | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay-per-election, no forced subscription or contract. $10 flat up to 200 voters; $0.05/voter beyond. Prices published openly. Subscriptions and volume discounts available on request. | Per-election, scaled by eligible voters (volume-discounted); optional annual subscription. Quote/calculator-based; ~$200 cited as a starting point by third parties. |
| Free tier | Free for up to 20 voters as a standing plan. | No ongoing free tier; elections of 10 or fewer electors are free as a trial allowance. |
| All features included? | Yes, every feature on every plan, no tiers. | No. Telephone voting, online nominations, weighted voting, and voter segmentation are paid premium add-ons. |
| Ballot & candidate limits | Up to 50 ballot items, each with up to 50 candidates, on every tier, including free. | Priced by eligible voters; some ballot features (weighted voting, online nominations) are paid add-ons. |
| 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 on any method. STV via ranked ballots + free Excel calculator. | Plurality, weighted/cumulative, write-in, nominations, plus native tabulation for advanced preferential methods (STV, IRV, Borda, Condorcet) with selectable quotas. |
| Voting channels | Online, any browser, no app. Paper works as a low-cost workaround: turn on Hand out keys, print each voter's key with your paper ballot, then enter the returns using those keys. | Online plus built-in telephone/IVR and turnkey paper/mail-in. Telephone voting is the genuine standout. |
| Notifications / SMS | Email and SMS invitations with one-click reminders, included. | Email blasts (invitations + reminders). No SMS/text notifications surfaced as a feature. |
| Managed service | Full-service: our team configures, tests, and runs the entire election for you, including one to two test runs before launch. | Full-service managed elections with a dedicated project manager; quote-based. |
| Security | AES-256 encryption, SSL/TLS, unique single-use 16-character voter keys, anonymous ballots, and a complete audit trail. | AES-256 + TLS 1.3, anonymous ballots, immutable audit log, with formal SOC 2 and TRUSTe certifications. |
| Reliability | Cloud-hosted with high availability and instant, real-time results. | Contractual 100% uptime guarantee with SLA credits and redundancy. |
| Best for | Elections of any size that want transparent, affordable, no-subscription voting, from HOAs, nonprofits, churches, and schools to unions, large associations, and high-stakes board, officer, and bylaw votes. | Organizations that specifically need telephone/IVR or paper voting, a fully hands-off managed service, or formal SOC 2 / contractual-SLA procurement. |
Simply Voting pricing is quote-based and not publicly listed per voter; the ~$200 starting figure reflects third-party listings as of 2026 and depends on voter count and add-ons. 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 Simply Voting Shines
No platform is right for everyone. Here's where Simply Voting genuinely stands out.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose ElectionChamp if…
You want transparent, genuinely affordable pay-per-election pricing with no subscription or contract, a real free tier (up to 20 voters), and every feature (AES-256, audit trail, secret ballots, email and SMS invitations, one-click reminders, instant results) included on every plan, with up to 50 ballot items per election. ElectionChamp scales from a 15-person board to a 10,000-voter union, including high-stakes officer, board, and bylaw elections, with a 5-step setup that takes about 10 minutes, optional paper ballots using keys you hand out yourself, and an optional managed-election service when you'd rather hand it off.
Choose Simply Voting if…
You specifically need built-in telephone/IVR voting or fully turnkey paper handling, a hands-off managed service with a dedicated project manager, native Condorcet/Borda/STV tabulation with selectable quotas, or formal SOC 2 and contractual-SLA assurances that your procurement process mandates, and you're comfortable with quote-based pricing.
Simply Voting vs. ElectionChamp FAQ
Generally yes. ElectionChamp publishes flat pricing (free up to 20 voters, $10 up to 200, then $0.05/voter), while Simply Voting is quote-based, with third-party listings citing around $200 to start a single election. Simply Voting's value grows specifically when you need telephone/paper voting or a fully hands-off managed service. Pricing as of 2026; verify current rates.
Yes. Simply Voting has built-in telephone/IVR (a paid add-on) and turnkey paper/mail-in handling. ElectionChamp focuses on online voting but also supports paper as a low-cost workaround: hand out printed keys with your paper ballots and have an administrator enter the returns using those keys. Telephone/IVR is the one channel ElectionChamp doesn't offer.
ElectionChamp is free for up to 20 voters as a standing plan with all features included. Simply Voting only makes elections of 10 or fewer electors free, as a trial allowance rather than an ongoing plan.
See the Difference for Yourself
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