AssociationVoting

AssociationVoting is an online voting platform for member associations and organizations. It supports board elections, bylaw votes, member approvals, polls, referendums, nominations, and proxy voting. Ballots can contain candidates, propositions, slate approval, write-ins, and items tailored to districts, regions, or subgroups. Voting options include First Past the Post and weighted score elections. Secret ballots allow anonymous voting, with reporting that shares results without identifying voters. Election managers can review ballot counts, in-progress ballots, quorum reports, real-time tallies, and an audit summary. Results stay accessible for 30 days after an election; certified results and audit history remain for one year from certification. The single-election schedule is free for 1–25 eligible voters, $99, paid once for 26–125, $199, paid once for 126–500, and $299, paid once for 501–5,000. Standard ballots cover up to 25 distinct candidates and eight total line items; more complex ballots may cost extra. A free demo is available without a credit card.

AssociationVoting brings several election formats together with ballot reporting and audit information. Check the eligible-voter tiers, ballot limits, and retention periods against the needs of your organization.

It is aimed at associations and organizations that need to run member elections, votes, or polls. The listed pricing and ballot limits can help smaller groups assess whether a single-election option fits.

Overview

AssociationVoting is an online voting service for associations and member organizations that need to run elections and other membership decisions. It is strongest for groups that value flexible ballots, anonymous voting, and quorum and audit reporting. Per-election pricing keeps occasional votes straightforward, though the voter tiers and ballot limits require close attention.

Key features

Ballots for different decisions

The platform handles board elections, bylaw votes, member approvals, polls, referendums, nominations, and proxy voting. Ballots can combine candidates, propositions, slate approvals, write-ins, and items customized for districts, regions, or subgroups. That breadth suits associations with varied governance needs; standard pricing covers up to 25 distinct candidates and eight total line items, while more complex ballots may cost extra.

First Past the Post and weighted score elections are supported. Two-factor authentication is identified for voter authentication. Secret ballots allow anonymous voting, and their reports show results without identifying voters, a useful balance for organizations that need confidential participation and aggregate outcomes.

Election oversight and records

Managers can follow ballot counts, in-progress ballots, quorum reports, and real-time tallies, then consult an election audit summary. Results remain accessible for 30 days after an election; certified results and audit history are retained for one year from certification. Organizations needing longer access to ordinary results should account for that window.

Voting managers can reach support by email or phone, with a knowledge base for troubleshooting and guides. The maker says the voter election site seeks WCAG 2.0 Level AA compliance and is tested using WAVE. Its privacy policy says card transactions use SSL encryption and that, after payment is accepted, it retains only the card’s last five digits and expiration date.

Pricing

AssociationVoting uses freemium, per-election pricing, plus an annual subscription. A free demo includes standard election features, unlimited groups, weighted voting, and quorum monitoring, with no credit card required.

• Single Election — 1–25 Eligible Voters: free, billed per election. This tier fits a small vote, but its 25-voter cap is restrictive for larger memberships.
• Single Election — 26–125 Eligible Voters: $99, paid once, billed per election. It extends the eligible-voter range for a modest-sized organization.
• Single Election — 126–500 Eligible Voters: $199, paid once, billed per election. This suits mid-sized votes, but a growing electorate moves into the next tier.
• Single Election — 501–5,000 Eligible Voters: $299, paid once, billed per election. It covers the largest single-election tier, with organizations above 5,000 members outside the stated pricing schedule.
• Annual Election Subscription: $299,699 a year, billed annually. It covers unlimited non-concurrent elections for one association during the twelve-month subscription period, making it relevant to organizations running repeated votes; it does not allow concurrent elections.

The schedule covers organizations with 1–5,000 members. Eligible-voter bands and the standard limit of 25 candidates and eight line items affect which price applies, and extra charges may apply to complex ballots. Single elections are charged by election rather than by year, so frequent use is the clearest reason to consider the subscription.

Single sign-on is an example of additional customization available by quote. The maker also offers a 14-day trial. Compare the voter count and ballot structure before choosing a tier, particularly if a vote is near a threshold.

Platforms

AssociationVoting is available on Android, iOS, and the web.

Who it's for

Associations that run member elections, policy votes, or recurring governance decisions are the natural fit, especially when they need weighted voting, subgroup-specific ballot items, quorum monitoring, or anonymous reporting. It is less compelling for a simple, high-volume ballot if its standard candidate and line-item limits or the one-year audit-history retention do not meet the organization’s requirements.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Multiple election formats and ballot elements support both candidate selection and broader membership decisions.
• Pro: Quorum reports, live tallies, and an audit summary give managers several ways to follow an election.
• Pro: Anonymous ballots and reports that omit voter identities support confidential participation.
• Con: The free single-election tier stops at 25 eligible voters, and paid tiers step up by electorate size.
• Con: Standard ballots are limited to 25 candidates and eight line items, with possible extra charges for more complex ballots.
• Con: Results are accessible for only 30 days after an election, while certified results and audit history last one year from certification.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Online Voting Software.

• ElectionBuddy is another freemium choice with free plans and a 14-day trial; consider it when its meeting-vote or election-vote pricing better matches your voter count.
• SnapBallot offers a free tier for up to 15 voters and a $49, paid once tier for 16–250 voters; it may suit a smaller electorate seeking a lower-cost paid election.
• Election Runner is free for up to 20 voters and has a $19, paid once tier for up to 100 voters; consider it for a smaller vote where those caps fit.
• ElectIQ is a freemium option with a free plan for up to 30 voters; it may suit an organization whose electorate fits that limit.
• POLYAS has a free Standard plan for up to 50 voters, with features and service not included; consider it for a small election if that plan’s exclusions are acceptable.
• Simply Voting offers free elections with 10 electors or less and self-administered elections with election-sized fees based on price; consider it for a vote that fits its small free tier.
• VoteAlly has a forever-free plan with 50 eligible voters per session, two active sessions, one admin seat, and limits on motions and elections; consider it if those session and admin caps fit.
• TrueVote is a free alternative whose core code is described as open source under the MIT license.

Verdict

AssociationVoting is a strong fit for member associations that need more than a basic candidate ballot: weighted voting, varied governance formats, anonymous reporting, quorum monitoring, and an audit summary are its clearest advantages. Choose it when those controls justify the per-election cost and its size and retention limits work for your organization; look elsewhere if you need longer access to results, larger standard ballots, or a different voter-price cutoff.