Simply Voting
Voting management software
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What is Simply Voting
Simply Voting is a web-based voting management software used to run online elections and ballots for organizations such as associations, unions, cooperatives, and member-based groups. It supports creating elections, distributing voter credentials, collecting ballots, and producing results and audit materials. The product is typically used for remote voting scenarios where administrators need configurable ballots and controlled voter access without deploying on-premises infrastructure.
End-to-end election administration
The platform covers core election workflows including ballot setup, voter list management, credential distribution, vote collection, and results reporting. This reduces the need to combine multiple tools for a single election. It fits common organizational election formats such as board elections, bylaw votes, and member referenda.
Remote voting delivery model
As an online service, it enables geographically distributed voters to participate without physical polling locations. Administrators can run elections on a defined schedule and provide access through web-based voting. This model is well-suited to organizations that need to conduct elections across regions or time zones.
Configurable ballots and reporting
Simply Voting supports configuring ballots to match different election rules and question types used by member organizations. It provides election output artifacts (e.g., results summaries and supporting records) that administrators can use for internal governance and post-election review. This helps organizations document outcomes for boards, auditors, or membership records.
Limited public technical transparency
Publicly available information on security architecture, independent certifications, and detailed audit methodology can be limited compared with some enterprise election technology providers. For regulated or high-assurance elections, buyers may require third-party assessments and documented controls. Procurement teams may need to request additional security and compliance documentation during due diligence.
May not fit government EMS needs
Organizations running public-sector elections often require specialized election management system (EMS) capabilities, hardware integrations, and jurisdiction-specific compliance. Simply Voting is primarily positioned for organizational and member elections rather than full government election administration. Buyers with precinct-based workflows or complex tabulation requirements may find gaps.
Integration ecosystem may be narrower
Compared with broader governance or identity platforms, integration options (e.g., SSO, HRIS/CRM membership systems, or custom API-based automation) may be more limited or require project work. This can increase administrative effort for recurring elections if voter lists must be prepared and imported manually. Teams should validate available connectors, APIs, and data export formats for their environment.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (per-election, pricing based on number of eligible voters) Free tier/trial: Elections with 10 eligible electors or fewer are explicitly stated to be free (permanent). How pricing is provided on the official site:
- Self‑Administered Elections: customers use the Election Manager and an on-site "Self Administered Election Calculator" to estimate costs (the site displays the calculator but does not list public per-voter prices).
- Managed Elections: full-service, custom-priced; visitors are asked to request a quote.
- Annual Plans: available for organizations running multiple elections; the site states you can save 15% or more by purchasing an annual plan but does not publish dollar amounts. What is not included / premium add-ons: Telephone voting, online nominations, weighted vote support, voter segmentation, postal mailings, printed ballots, professional translations, voice recordings, live tabulation, and other premium services are listed as additional-cost items (contact sales for details). Purchase & payment: Purchases are completed in the Election Manager (credit card) or by invoice if arranged with support. Official pricing visibility: The vendor’s official site does not publish specific per-voter or per-election dollar amounts publicly on the pricing page; the site provides a calculator (requires interaction) and requests contacting sales for quotes for many elections.
