Compare TapVoter with Alternatives
See how TapVoter's free, multilingual platform for elections, polls, and quizzes with 5 voting methods and 30 languages compares to other voting services. We believe professional elections should be accessible to everyone, not just those with big budgets.
Quick Comparison Overview
| Platform | Pricing | Free Tier | Election Features | Languages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TapVoter | FREE Forever | Up to 10,000 voters | 30 | Get Started โ | |
๐ณ๏ธJotForm Poll Maker | Free tier, then $39โ$129/month by submissions | 100 submissions/month | Limited | Limited | Compare โ |
๐ElectionRunner | $0โ$36 published; nothing published above 300 voters | 20 voters max | Limited | Compare โ | |
๐ตSurveyMonkey | Per user, billed annually; varies by region | 10 questions, 25 responses | Limited | Limited | Compare โ |
๐Google Forms | Free | Unlimited (with limitations) | Limited | 100+ | Compare โ |
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Simply Voting | Free up to 10 electors; quoted above that | Up to 10 electors | Up to 18 | Compare โ | |
๐คElection Buddy | $0, $29, $99, then from $299 per election | 20 voters max | Limited | Compare โ | |
๐ณ๏ธOPaVote | $10 per 125 voters; free up to 25 | Public elections only | Limited | Compare โ | |
๐BigPulse | Fully Managed from $899; Self-Managed quoted | No free tier | Many (count not published) | Compare โ | |
๐eBallot | From $4.99/month; $2,500/year for Business | No free tier | Multi-language (count not published) | Compare โ | |
๐Helios Voting | Open source; hosted instance publishes no pricing | Not published | Not stated | Compare โ | |
๐ฌMentimeter | $11.99-$24.99/user/month | 2 questions per presentation | Limited | Limited | Compare โ |
๐ฅZoom Polls | Included with Zoom | Requires paid Zoom plan for advanced polls | Limited | Limited | Compare โ |
Why Organizations Choose TapVoter
100% Free Elections
No premium tiers, no credit cards. Run unlimited elections with up to 10,000 voters each.
30 Languages
Full multilingual support including RTL languages. Set your election language during setup.
5 Voting Methods
Purpose-built for secure voting with IRV, STAR, Approval, Multi-Winner, and standard voting.
Up to 10,000 Voters
Up to 10,000 voters per election, always free. No per-voter charges or surprise fees.
5-Minute Setup
Intuitive interface means you can create and launch elections in minutes, not hours.
Elections, Polls, Quizzes & Surveys
Complete platform with elections, polls, quizzes, and surveys. Free elections forever + Pro polls, quizzes & surveys at $4.99/mo.
Detailed Comparisons
JotForm Poll Maker
General form builder with basic poll features
TapVoter Advantages:
- Only 100 free responses per month
- Not designed for secure elections
- No ranked-choice voting
- Limited voter management
ElectionRunner
Professional election platform
TapVoter Advantages:
- Expensive for large elections
- Pay per election model
- Limited language support
- Free tier too restrictive
SurveyMonkey
Survey platform with voting features
TapVoter Advantages:
- Not built for elections
- Expensive for organizations
- Limited voting methods
- No secure access codes
Google Forms
Free form builder from Google
TapVoter Advantages:
- One response each requires a Google Account
- No election access codes or anonymous receipt lookup
- No election-specific features
- Limited customization
Simply Voting
Online voting service provider
TapVoter Advantages:
- No published price above 10 electors
- Phone voting, weighted votes and live tabulation cost extra
- Managed elections are quote-only
- Free tier capped at 10 electors
Election Buddy
Professional election management platform
TapVoter Advantages:
- Pay per election model
- Only 20 free voters
- Gets expensive quickly
- Complex pricing tiers
OPaVote
Preference voting platform for ranked elections
TapVoter Advantages:
- Per-voter pricing adds up quickly
- Limited language support
- No polls or quizzes
- Less intuitive for non-technical users
BigPulse
Enterprise election management platform
TapVoter Advantages:
- Managed service starts at $899
- Self-Managed pricing is quote-only
- No free tier or trial published
- More than a simple election needs
eBallot
Professional election management service
TapVoter Advantages:
- Subscription with a minimum commitment
- No free tier published
- Essential plan covers up to 50 voters
- Business plan starts at $2,500/year
Helios Voting
Open-source verifiable voting system
TapVoter Advantages:
- Self-hosting requires your own server
- Hosted instance publishes no plans or pricing
- Support is a help email address
- Voting methods not stated publicly
Mentimeter
Live audience polling and presentation tool
TapVoter Advantages:
- Not built for voter-verified elections
- No ranked choice voting
- No anonymous access codes
- No audit trail for organizers
Zoom Polls
In-meeting polling for Zoom calls
TapVoter Advantages:
- Only works during a live Zoom meeting
- No ranked choice or approval voting
- No formal audit trail
- No eligibility control / voter roll
Calculate Your Savings
See how much your organization could save by switching to TapVoter
Small Organization
Save $200-500/year
100-500 voters
Medium Organization
Save $500-2,000/year
500-2,000 voters
Large Organization
Save $2,000+/year
2,000+ voters
Which Platform is Right for You?
Choose TapVoter if you need:
- * Professional elections without the professional price tag
- * 5 voting methods including IRV, STAR, and Approval
- * Support for 30 languages and global communities
- * Secure, anonymous voting with access codes
- * Elections, Polls, Quizzes & Surveys on one platform
- * Unlimited elections with up to 10,000 voters each
- * Quick setup without training or consultations
Consider alternatives if you need:
- * Complex survey logic and branching (JotForm, SurveyMonkey)
- * Payment collection with voting (JotForm)
- * Advanced enterprise features and white-label options (Simply Voting)
- * Telephone voting (not web-based mobile)
- * Integration with specific enterprise systems
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