SnapBallot

SnapBallot is an online voting platform for member organizations that need to run elections and other member decisions. Administrators can create ballots, invite voters, track participation, and review results for board elections, bylaw changes, contract ratifications, special votes, referendums, and run-offs. Ballots can use weighted votes based on organizational rules, and administrators can set minimum or maximum vote requirements for offices or ballot items. Administrators can see who participated, but not each voter’s selections. Reports include daily participation, voter logs, and email recaps. Each election includes one invitation and two reminder emails; additional reminders cost extra. The maker describes encryption, single-use magic-link authentication, and audit trails, and says the platform runs on Microsoft Azure. SnapBallot is available on Android, iOS, and the web. The free plan covers up to 15 voters; paid elections start at $49 per election for 16–250 voters. Paper ballots and voters without email need separate handling, with their results combined afterward.

SnapBallot combines ballot setup, voter invitations, participation tracking, and reporting for member organizations. Consider the voter limits and separate workflow needed for paper ballots or voters without email.

SnapBallot suits member-driven groups such as HOAs, unions, associations, clubs, churches, and food co-ops. It may also fit organizations that need weighted voting or participation reports.

SnapBallot is an online voting service for member organizations running elections and formal votes. It is best suited to groups with email-capable voters and rules that call for weighted voting or ballot controls. Its per-election pricing is straightforward, but voter caps and separate handling for paper ballots narrow its fit.

Overview

SnapBallot supports board elections, bylaw amendments, contract ratifications, special votes, referendums, and run-offs. Administrators can set minimum and maximum voting requirements for each office or ballot item, and weight votes according to ownership, membership class, proxy assignments, or other organizational rules. Those controls matter for organizations with complex voting rules; a group running only a simple poll may find them unnecessary.

Administrators can track who voted without seeing individual selections, combining participation oversight with ballot anonymity. Voter logs and audit trails add accountability. The maker describes end-to-end encryption and single-use magic-link authentication; the platform runs on Microsoft Azure, and its provider, Survey & Ballot Systems, says it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant.

Key features

Participation and reporting

Real-time reporting includes daily participation reports, voter logs, and email recaps. Each election includes one invitation email and two reminders; additional reminders cost extra. That covers a basic outreach cycle, but organizations that need more follow-up should account for the added charge.

Ballot access and paper voting

The maker says SnapBallot works on phones, tablets, and desktops, which gives voters a choice of device. Voters who need paper ballots or lack email must be handled separately, with their results combined with SnapBallot totals afterward. That split process adds work and makes the service a weaker fit for organizations that need one unified ballot workflow.

Pricing

SnapBallot charges per election, with no setup fees on the listed plans. The Free plan costs nothing and covers up to 15 voters, with 3 voter emails. It suits a small group holding a limited-size election, but the low voter cap rules it out for most larger memberships.

The 16–250 voters plan is $49, paid once; 251–750 voters is $99, paid once; 751–1,500 voters is $149, paid once; 1,501–3,000 voters is $269, paid once; and 3,001–7,500 voters is $449, paid once. Each includes 3 voter emails and no setup fees. These tiers let organizations match an election to its voter count, but the displayed 3-email allowance and extra charge for additional reminders matter for groups planning sustained outreach. Custom pricing applies above 7,500 voters; that plan can include paper ballots or fully managed services.

Platforms

SnapBallot is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its maker says the service works across phones, tablets, and desktops.

Who it's for

The service is aimed at HOAs, unions, associations, food co-ops, clubs, sports organizations, churches, and other member-driven groups. It is most compelling where elections need weighted votes, defined ballot requirements, or participation monitoring. Groups with voters who cannot use email should be prepared to manage paper voting outside the platform.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Weighted voting and per-item minimum and maximum requirements suit organizations with rules beyond one-person, one-vote.
• Pros: Administrators can monitor participation while individual selections remain hidden from them.
• Pros: Per-election tiers scale from a free small election to 7,500 voters, with no setup fees on the listed plans.
• Cons: The free plan stops at 15 voters, and even paid plans include only 3 voter emails.
• Cons: Paper ballots and voters without email require a separate process and later reconciliation.
• Cons: Only two reminder emails are included per election; more cost extra.

Alternatives

Online Voting Software is a useful starting point for comparing options. Consider AssociationVoting if its free election tier for 1–25 eligible voters or its $99 per election tier for 26–125 voters fits your electorate. ElectionBuddy is another freemium option with web, Android, and iOS support, including free meeting and election offerings. Choose Election Runner if its free tier for up to 20 voters or $19 per election tier for up to 100 voters better matches your election size.

ElectIQ is a freemium option with a free tier for up to 30 voters and web, Android, and iOS support. POLYAS offers a free online-voting tier for up to 50 voters, with features and service not included in that tier; its verifiable tier starts at $50. Simply Voting has a free tier for elections with 10 electors or less, while self-administered elections use election-sized fees. VoteAlly may suit groups wanting a forever-free option for 50 eligible voters per session, with two active sessions and one admin seat. Orgo is a paid alternative for organizations seeking broader membership and chapter management, with its Grow plan starting at €330 a month billed annually.

Verdict

SnapBallot is a strong fit for member organizations that need formal ballot controls, weighted voting, and participation reporting without moving to a fully managed service. Its per-election tiers and separation between voter tracking and ballot choices are the clearest reasons to choose it. Look elsewhere if your electorate exceeds the available voter tiers, needs paper ballots integrated into the voting workflow, or depends on extensive reminder campaigns.