TapVoter vs eBallot
eBallot sells subscriptions: $4.99–$6.99 a month for up to 50 voters on a 6–12 month commitment, or $2,500 a year for Business. TapVoter gives you unlimited free elections with 5 voting methods and 30 languages.
eBallot is a professional election management service focused on corporate governance. For organizations that want to run their own elections quickly and affordably, TapVoter is the free alternative.
A commitment, not a one-off
eBallot's published Essential tiers cover up to 50 voters and require a 6 or 12-month commitment, so you pay in months you hold no vote. Above 50 voters the only published figure is the $2,500-a-year Business licence, and what it covers “will vary depending on the specifics of your vote”. With TapVoter, all those elections are completely free - no matter how many you run.
Pricing Comparison
See how much you save with TapVoter vs eBallot's published subscription pricing
| Plan | TapVoterFree Forever | eBallot |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Pro Up to 50 voters | $0 | $6.99/month, 6-month commitment |
| Essential Premium Up to 50 voters | $0 | $4.99/month, 12-month commitment |
| eBallot for Business Voter count varies by vote | $0 | $2,500/year |
Detailed Feature Comparison
Pricing
| Feature | TapVoter | eBallot |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free for up to 10,000 voters, unlimited elections | None published |
| Essential, up to 50 voters | $0 | $6.99/month on 6 months, or $4.99/month on 12 |
| Above 50 voters | $0, up to 10,000 voters | Not statedOnly the $2,500/year Business licence is published |
| Billing model | No charge for elections | Subscription with a minimum commitment |
Voting Methods
| Feature | TapVoter | eBallot |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked choice (IRV) | Included free | Lists ranked choice and STV result calculation in its plan comparison |
| Approval voting | Included free | Not statedNot stated in their public documentation |
| STAR voting | Included free | Not statedNot stated in their public documentation |
| Weighted voting | Not available | Listed as a capability |
Ballot Secrecy & Platform
| Feature | TapVoter | eBallot |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous / secret ballot | Always on — no voter identifier on any ballot | States a full-anonymity option where not even the administrator can tell who voted for what, plus partial options |
| Public transparency log | Public receipt-code log, on by default (no choices published) | Not statedNot stated; lists third-party auditor certification and a certified results report instead |
| Live results | Live turnout; live tallies optional — sealed until close by default | Lists real-time results on Essential |
| Mobile | Responsive web app | States voters can use their preferred electronic device |
| Languages | 30 languages, including RTL | Lists multi-language ballot translation; languages not listed |
| Published accessibility conformance | Not statedResponsive design; no published conformance statement | States Section 508 accessible ballots on eBallot for Business |
| Published encryption spec | Not statedHTTPS/TLS | States AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit on eBallot for Business |
| Bulk voter import | CSV import | States voter-list uploads on eBallot for Business |
| Results export | CSV export | Lists PDF and row-data results export |
| API access | Not available | Not statedNot stated in their public documentation |
Key Differences at a Glance
TapVoter cost per election
eBallot published pricing
TapVoter voting methods
eBallot voting methods (incl. weighted, proxy, slate)
Languages in TapVoter
Languages in eBallot (multi-language ballots offered)
Why Choose TapVoter?
- Free — no monthly commitment and no annual licence
- 5 voting methods included free, with no subscription
- 30 languages for global organizations
- Quick setup - no consultations needed
- Up to 10,000 voters at no cost
- Elections and polls on one platform
Consider eBallot If You Need:
- •Corporate governance elections with board motions
- •Managed election services with hands-off administration
- •Specific regulatory compliance requirements
- •Comprehensive audit trails for legal purposes
- •Phone support and dedicated account management
Plus: polls, quizzes, and surveys included
Alongside elections, TapVoter also includes free quick polls, auto-scored quizzes, and multi-question surveys with branching logic — all in the same platform. One Pro subscription ($4.99/mo or $49/yr) unlocks advanced features across all 4 products.
Run Professional Elections for Free
Why commit to a monthly subscription? Join thousands of organizations using TapVoter for free, secure elections with 5 voting methods and 30 languages.
Sources and last check
eBallot's pricing and features on this page were read directly from their own website on 7 October 2026. Where eBallot does not publish something, this page says so rather than estimating. Prices change — check the source before making a purchasing decision.
- Essential covers up to 50 voters. Both Essential prices require a minimum commitment.
- eBallot for Business is $2,500/year; the voter count it covers "will vary depending on the specifics of your vote".
- No free tier is published.
TapVoter is not affiliated with or endorsed by eBallot. Product names are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Common questions
How much does TapVoter cost compared to eBallot?
TapVoter is free for elections: no per-voter charge, no per-election fee and no credit card. One election can have up to 10,000 voters, and there is no cap on how many elections you run. Optional Pro features for polls, quizzes and surveys are $4.99 a month or $49 a year.
Which voting methods does TapVoter support?
TapVoter supports five methods, all free: Single Choice, Ranked Choice (instant runoff), STAR, Approval and Multi-Winner. Results are tabulated automatically and can be exported to CSV.
Can voters cast anonymous ballots on TapVoter?
Yes. TapVoter issues each voter a unique 9-character key, so duplicate voting is prevented while every ballot is stored with no link back to the voter. Every election also has a public transparency log, on by default, listing each ballot by receipt code, so a voter can confirm their own ballot was recorded.