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ElectionBuddy

4.9 (116)

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Last updated July 21st, 2026

# Reviews of ElectionBuddy

Ease of use

4.7

Customer Service

4.8

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

EC

Elaine C

Board of DirectorReligious Institutions, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“An effective solution for supporting our electronic voting process, with scheduling features that automatically open and close voting sessions.“

May 21, 2026

KF

Katie F

Community ManagerNon-Profit Organization Management, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The only con about ElectionBuddy would be the cost per election. If there is an error made and the election is already live, you have to close the vote and pay to do it again.“

October 29, 2025

EC

Elaine C

Board of DirectorReligious Institutions, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Additionally, the online Help resources are comprehensive and informative, guiding users and providing answers.“

May 21, 2026

CH

Carolyn H

Membership Outreach and Database ManagerNon-Profit Organization Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“I was concerned that the reminder emails were sent from ElectionBuddy Elections instead of our org name. When I asked support about this, they heard my concerns and made the change product-wide.“

October 15, 2025

BC

Ben C

Chief Electoral OfficerNon-Profit Organization Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The many features within ElectionBuddy allow our organization to be adaptable and serve all of our members properly.“

October 3, 2025

KS

Kate S

Communications DirectorPublic Safety, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I have many people who I only have their sms so they will not receive a confirmation in their email“

January 21, 2026

KS

Kate S

Communications DirectorPublic Safety, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“In 2024 we did our first electronic ballot and we had over 62% participation versus mail in ballots were only 15%“

January 21, 2026

AH

Aaron H

Community LeadNon-Profit Organization Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“the opaque pricing strcuture makes it hard to know how much it will cost before you reach checkout“

November 15, 2024

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Charnette L.  
Treasurer  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Claver 297 Boatd Election "

January 6, 2025

5.0

My Organizations's Boatd Election went smoothly as a result of technical support assistance.

Pros

I was able to connect with an election buddy tech to help resolve my problems. The technical staff was very efficient and knowledgeable.

Cons

I have no problems to present about Election Buddy.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

January 7, 2025

Hi Charnette, Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a smooth experience with your organization’s Board Election and that our technical support team was able to assist efficiently. It's wonderful to know that our knowledgeable staff helped resolve any issues quickly. We appreciate your positive feedback and are grateful that ElectionBuddy played a part in ensuring your election process went smoothly. If you ever need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re always here to help! Thank you again for your kind words, and we look forward to supporting you in your next election with ElectionBuddy!

MB

Margaret B.  
Communications Chair  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The Best Online Election Software"

October 2, 2025

5.0

I've been using ElectionBuddy with various organizations since 2023. Eveyone has loved how attractive, simple and transparent the elections were. I can't imagine going back to paper ballots again.

Pros

ElectionBuddy makes online voting simple. It is secure, a good value for the money, and provides results immediately after the close of the election. If you get stuck, there is support who will get your problem fixed.

Cons

There is nothing I don't like about ElectionBuddy. It is software that really works! It does force you to be careful about uploading your voting list. Have an extra space or a stray comma, then your election is suspended until it is fixed.

Alternatives considered

[Election Runner](https://www.capterra.com/p/172699/Election-Runner/)

Reason for choosing ElectionBuddy

ElectionBuddy was easier to use, had good product support and produced a stylish ballot.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

October 6, 2025

Hi Margaret, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and for the kind words! I am glad to hear that with ElectionBuddy the voting process is simple and secure, and that our support is available to assist if you do run into issues. Thanks for using ElectionBuddy since 2023, and we look forward to supporting your next votes as well! :)

NR

Nery R.  
Community Manager  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Not worth the purchase for professional users."

September 5, 2024

3.0

mediocre. I wish I had went with VoteHOA instead. at first there pricing is higher, but if you were paying for the consulting, the pricing ends up being the same.

Pros

The software worked as it should. If you are doing the more basic service I think this is for you. I don't think they are that great for professional users.

Cons

The follow up was not great. I showed interest on the \[sensitive content hidden\] and I did not get it set up finally till \[sensitive content hidden\] (I was hoping for a week turn around). Once I did get it set up, they did not send out all the notification reminders I had paid for. It was not till the end that, I realized it had happened.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

September 12, 2024

Hello Nery, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're genuinely sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration. Providing the best possible service is important to us, and we regret that we didn’t meet your expectations. A member of our leadership team has reached out to you directly to address your concerns and ensure we find a resolution that works for you. Sincerely, Ryan N

LH

Ludwina H.  
Board of Directors  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "We love Election Buddy "

April 29, 2026

5.0

Love Election Buddy. Easy to navigate. Titles are clear and options are simple. Affordable for a small HOA.

Pros

I really like being able to run unlimited Test Votes. Initially, the large number of items which require a selection to finally get to a ballot is somewhat overwhelming. Knowing that the unlimited tries with the Test Ballot is available relaxed me greatly. I eventually created twenty one test ballots before going live with our Annual Election Ballot. Additionally, the HELP windows are easy to understand and have answered everything for me.

Cons

Proxy Voting requiring names of owners to be displayed. I would prefer fill-in. We have some owners that have “redacted from public record” identities.

Alternatives considered

[AssociationVoting](https://www.capterra.com/p/172696/AssociationVoting/)[Simply Voting](https://www.capterra.com/p/159426/Simply-Voting/)[ezVote](https://www.capterra.com/p/172701/ezVote/)[Election Runner](https://www.capterra.com/p/172699/Election-Runner/)

Reason for choosing ElectionBuddy

Affordability, unlimited trial votes, email and print ballots.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

May 5, 2026

We’re glad the unlimited test votes and HELP resources made the process easier and more comfortable before going live. That’s exactly what they’re there for. We also appreciate your feedback on proxy voting and the need for more flexibility with owner names. We’ll be sure to share that with our team. Thanks again for choosing ElectionBuddy!

AK

Anne K.  
Office Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good Experience with ElectionBuddy"

October 1, 2025

5.0

Overall, I would recommend ElectionBuddy for the ease of use and the value for the money. It was easy to monitor and fix problems while the election was running, and the reports it generates after the election closes are easy to read and download.

Pros

It is very easy to set up and manage. The customer support experience was also excellent, with very quick response times to our questions. The price per election seems reasonable for our smaller cohort and offers more features for the price than competitors.

Cons

Setting up our initial voter list was tedious, as I had to retype every name and address to conform to the required format. ElectionBuddy was good at pointing out when the list had errors, but for us, it meant deleting the list, correcting the errors, and uploading the list again.

Alternatives considered

[Simply Voting](https://www.capterra.com/p/159426/Simply-Voting/)[Election Runner](https://www.capterra.com/p/172699/Election-Runner/)

Reason for choosing ElectionBuddy

Cost and ease of setup were factors in our choice.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

October 7, 2025

Hi Anne, Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you found ElectionBuddy easy to use and that our support team was able to help you quickly. We also appreciate you highlighting the experience with setting up your voter list, feedback like yours is essential to us. Thanks again for the recommendation. We're happy your election went well and hope to see you again for your next one!

KD

Kimberly D.  
Executive Director  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "ElectionBuddy is the new gold standard for voting!"

January 9, 2026

5.0

As stated above, it was easy to use and the Board appreciated the ease of use when casting their votes. Formerly we took polls during a ZOOM meeting. ElectionBuddy allowed me to choose a set period of time for voting - which further allowed all Board members to cast their vote/have their way, regardless if they were attending the ZOOM meeting or not.

Pros

We used ElectionBuddy for a smaller association Board that I manage, and everyone involved in the voting loved it! It is very easy/user friendly to set up the ballots and the vote, and results are easy to view and share. It's a fantastic, secure way to have secure voting!

Cons

I honestly don't have any cons. The entire process of using ElectionBuddy was easy and straightforward.

Switched from

[Zoom Workplace](https://www.capterra.com/p/144037/Zoom-Video-Conferencing/)

I wanted to allow members a period of time to vote, in case they were unable to make the one meeting where voting formerly took place. That way, everyone has their say.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

January 12, 2026

We’re delighted to hear that ElectionBuddy made voting easy and convenient for your Board, and that everyone appreciated being able to participate. It’s wonderful to know that the setup, voting, and results process felt straightforward and secure. Your feedback means a lot, and we’re so glad ElectionBuddy could make the process smoother for your team!

BC

Ben C.  
Chief Electoral Officer  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Service"

October 3, 2025

4.0

ElectionBuddy is smooth and easy-to-use, while being powerful and providing us with customer service that is able to solve our problems.

Pros

The many features within ElectionBuddy allow our organization to be adaptable and serve all of our members properly.

Cons

ElectionBuddy should be able to delete duplicates from the voter list automatically. Instead, I have to go through and delete one-by-one.

Switched from

[Simply Voting](https://www.capterra.com/p/159426/Simply-Voting/)

ElectionBuddy had fewer technical issues to address

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

October 8, 2025

Hi Ben. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your experience with ElectionBuddy. We are delighted to hear that you found the platform smooth, powerful, easy to use, and served all your members. We also appreciate your suggestion for automatically deleting duplicates from the voter list to streamline the election setup process. I've passed your feedback directly to our Product team for consideration in a future update. Thank you again for your review and for trusting ElectionBuddy with your elections.

MM

Michael M.  
Director  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Voting Summary"

April 13, 2026

5.0

enjoyed using this and it worked well.

Pros

ease of use, costs and results...setting up a vote was simple and the tool had many good options to use.

Cons

Nothing comes to mind....it was really easy to use.

Alternatives considered

[ONR app](https://www.capterra.com/p/185451/ONR-app/)

Reason for choosing ElectionBuddy

cost and ease of use overall -- cost is critical

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

April 15, 2026

We're glad to hear that you found the voting setup simple and the tool flexible with plenty of useful options. We appreciate you highlighting the ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and overall results—it means a lot to us!

AB

Andrew B.  
Executive Director  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Long-time Customer"

January 10, 2025

5.0

We have been using ElectionBuddy for 8 years now and have found their product very easy to use and their support very helpful. They are willing to hear customer feedback to continually improve their product.

Pros

The product is very easy to use and their support is very responsive.

Cons

Deliverability of ballots can be an issue for members that have a very strong firewall so we have to send reminders through our system asking attendees to look for their ballots.

Switched from

[SurveyMonkey](https://www.capterra.com/p/253516/SurveyMonkey/)

SurveyMonkey had poor derivability of unique ballots and it got very expensive.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

January 13, 2025

Hi Andrew, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled that ElectionBuddy has been easy to use and our support team responsive over the past eight years. It's great to know we’ve helped streamline your election process. We understand the challenges with ballot deliverability due to strong firewalls. Your approach of sending reminders through your system is a smart solution, and we’re working to improve this area. Your patience and proactive efforts are much appreciated. We're also grateful for your acknowledgment of our openness to feedback. Continuous improvement is a priority for us, and insights from long-time customers like you are invaluable. We’re pleased you switched from SurveyMonkey and found ElectionBuddy more reliable and cost-effective. Thank you for your loyalty, and we look forward to supporting your future elections!

JL

Julie L.  
Bookkeeper  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great tool!"

July 7, 2025

5.0

Overall, this was a huge win for us! We were able to receive election results immediately, and this saved us a huge amount of time. I'm pretty good with technology, and I got stuck a couple of times during the setup, but with some research, I was able to find the info I needed and set up an election that was seamless and efficient. I would definitely use it again!

Pros

This was very easy for the voters to use! I loved that we could set it up for an individual link to be texted to each member and they didn't need to enter another code in order to vote. From the admins perspective, it was a little confusing to set up, but the articles to find answers that I needed were helpful.

Cons

Figuring out how to set up the election wasn't the most intuitive compared to other technology (I can't compare it to other voting systems because this is the only one I have used... just comparing it to other tech experiences.)

Alternatives considered

[Secured Voting](https://www.capterra.com/p/175264/SecuredVoting/)[Simply Voting](https://www.capterra.com/p/159426/Simply-Voting/)[Election Runner](https://www.capterra.com/p/172699/Election-Runner/)

Reason for choosing ElectionBuddy

It seemed to have everything we needed with a decent price tag.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

July 8, 2025

Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that the voting experience was smooth for your members and that the immediate results helped save time. We appreciate your feedback about the setup process—it’s helpful as we continue improving the admin experience. We're glad the help articles were useful, and we’d be happy to support you more directly next time. Looking forward to helping with your future elections!

SM

Steve M.  
General Manager  
Sports  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Election Buddy - Great Way to Host Elections"

February 5, 2025

5.0

Election Buddy has proven to be a great, efficient and cost effective way to host our annual Board of Director elections. The automatic opening and closing and finalisation of results is fantastic.

Pros

Very simple to use, very accurate and timely, quick results of election, very secure, works on all platforms, helpdesk is very helpful - what more can you ask for?

Cons

A little difficult to upload and adjust photos - but that is nothing major, just need to get proper candidate photos!

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

February 6, 2025

Hi Steve, Thank you so much for taking the time to to leave such a kind review! We love hearing that you found ElectionBuddy efficient, cost effective, and, most important, great. :) We appreciate the feedback that uploading and adjusting photos could be easier. We'll be sure to pass that feedback to our Development Team. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to become the best voting platform we can! Thank you again for the kind words! They mean the world to us. :)

AB

Adrian B.  
Secretary General  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Your search for an online election system stops here. (I've already tried the others.)"

January 7, 2025

5.0

Excellent, in a word. Good value, no issues with set-up, results that no-one felt the need to query or dispute. When you're running an election across 60 countries, that's an achievement worth noting.

Pros

It's very easy to use - the set-up is very intuitive and needs little or no instruction to get going. It's a great interface - uncluttered, well laid-out. And its functional simplicity makes it a fabulous tool that instils confidence both in the administrator and the electorate. What's more, when I needed customer support - to check out the availability of a feature, rather than needing help with implementing a feature - I couldn't have asked for a better, more friendly response. It doesn't take a lot to make a customer feel valued, but there are plenty of companies out there who don't make that simple effort.

Cons

Honestly, I can't think of anything that's enough of a niggle to have to list it here.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

January 9, 2025

Hi Adrian, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a kind and detailed review! We're so happy to hear that you found ElectionBuddy intuitive and easy to setup and use. We also love hearing that you felt supported by our Support chat. We appreciate your positive feedback and are grateful that ElectionBuddy played a part in ensuring your election process went smoothly, especially across 60 countries (WOW!). If you ever need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re always here to help! Thank you again for your kind words, and we look forward to supporting you in your next election with ElectionBuddy!

MB

Molly B.  
Event Director  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great election software for everyone"

June 10, 2025

5.0

Easy to implement, would use again. Easy to use election software when we needed to run a contested election, easy options without training needed.

Pros

Easy to use election software when we needed to run a contested election for Women's Council of Realtors for the first time.

Cons

When we sent out the election using emails, sometimes people had to check junk for election email, and had to send out reminders.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

June 12, 2025

Hi Molly, Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey and for your kind words about ElectionBuddy. We read all of these surveys and consider your feedback when planning ElectionBuddy's future, so we can't thank you enough for the positive feedback! I'm so glad you found ElectionBuddy easy to use and would use us again. If you have any further questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you again!

ID

Iramofu D.  
Electoral Committee Chairman  
Philanthropy  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "ElectionBuddy is simply awesome!"

February 7, 2025

5.0

It is truly a one-stop shop for conducting elections, especially in these times when everything is global. People from anywhere in the world can get involved. And they thought of all the different aspects of elections. It's been awesome.

Pros

Comprehensive - covers all aspects of an election process Versatile - considers the global nature and mobility of people Modular - allows you to customize your campaigns based on your specific needs Safe - security features have been inbuilt to ensure free and fair campaigns Transparent - voters have direct access to the results, ensuring accountability

Cons

Some of the add-on could be cheaper, maybe.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

February 10, 2025

Hi Iramofu, Thank you so much for taking the time to to leave us a review! Your feedback is invaluable to us. :) We love to hear that you find ElectionBuddy comprehensive, versatile, modular, safe, and transparent! Our goal is accessible democracy across the planet and your review hits right on that. (We also love your wordchoices!) Thank you for the feedback on our pricing. We're always looking to improve. :) Thank you again for taking the time to leave us such a kind review! If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to reach out either via chat or email. We're here to help!

RR

Roberta R.  
General Manager  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "ElectionBuddy "

January 7, 2025

5.0

ElectionBuddy helped streamline our board election process. It provides transparency and makes it easy for my voters to cast their ballots and for me to track the election results.

Pros

The support team is excellent! The system is straightforward and easy to use, but what stands out is the helpful and efficient support team. My questions were answered clearly and promptly, making my setup a breeze!

Cons

At first, I found some of the setup a bit confusing, but with help from the support team, I was able to get my first election set up and running smoothly.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

January 9, 2025

Hi Roberta, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found our system straightforward and easy to use, and we’re especially pleased that our support team stood out as helpful and efficient. It’s great to know they were able to assist you promptly and clearly, making your setup experience smoother. We understand that the initial setup can sometimes be a bit confusing, and we're glad our team could help you navigate through it. Your comments about how ElectionBuddy has streamlined your board election process and provided transparency are exactly what we aim for! Thank you again for your kind words. We look forward to continuing to support your future elections!

MR

Mary R.  
PRESIDENT ELECT  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great for Non-Profits' Elections"

January 6, 2025

5.0

Excellent interface, not time-consuming. Customer service was outstanding.

Pros

Instructions were clear and easy to follow

Cons

I needed reassurance that all was correct before pushing the button to publish it.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

January 8, 2025

Thank you for taking the time to review us! We’re very pleased to see that your experience was clear and easy! If you’re every unsure of anything, please feel free to reach out as we’re here to help.

mS

mendy S.  
board  
Facilities Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "best elections site outthere!"

March 5, 2025

5.0

really really good. Dont need to invest too much time setting it up

Pros

very easy for voters to vote. Voters get very simple votes.

Cons

too much details setting up the vote. But cant really say its too hard.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

March 6, 2025

Hi Mendy, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave ElectionBuddy such a kind review! ElectionBuddy is always working to improve ourselves and your feedback is fundamental. :) We love to hear that while the setup was intensive you found the process easy. Most importantly, we love to hear the voters found it simple-to-use. Thank you once again for taking the time out of your day to leave us a review. If you need any assistance please do not hesitate to reach out. Have a wonderful day!

KH

Kim H.  
Executive Assistant  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Voting and ballots"

January 7, 2025

5.0

Awesome the program is so easy to use and their willingness to be available for help was great

Pros

Easy to use and really helpful assistance

Cons

Really it was very easy to use so impressed

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

January 7, 2025

Hi Kim, Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the program easy to use and that our assistance was helpful. It’s great to know that you were impressed with how simple the process was and that you appreciated our support. We’re glad the features met your needs, and we hope you found the voting experience smooth and efficient. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out, our team is always here to help! Thank you again for your positive comments, and we look forward to supporting you in your future voting events with ElectionBuddy!

PP

Phillip P.  
Election Chairperson  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Election Buddy Wins by a Landslide!"

September 3, 2023

5.0

Overall, it was very enjoyable. I spent a few weeks creating mock ballots to get the feel of the process, so when the actual election took place, I felt I was about 98% ready.

Pros

Election Buddy was easily customizable once I learned some of the intricacies of the product. The integration fit very well with our organization, and the pricing was very affordable, once I figured out which features changed the pricing.

Cons

The pricing of additional features could be shown up front before scheduling the election for deployment. I had to go back and remove certain branding and other options because they were not visible as upsells before I attempted to pay for the election. I admit that I could have done this earlier, but we had balloting changes down to the wire, and I still had to cancel and resubmit an election at an additional cost because of a change with less than 5 minutes before the start of the election.

Reason for choosing ElectionBuddy

Our previous Election Chairperson used and recommended Election Buddy. Unfortunately, they left the organization, so I was unable to brainstorm with them over the pros and cons of Election buddy versus other products. I did some research on the alternatives and found that Election Buddy offered a simple and cost-effective method of performing the election. I am pretty computer savvy (before becoming a teacher, I lead a team of Technical Architects who designed and documented Enterprise Data Centers. I was also a Systems Analyst, Systems Programmer, and Contract Specialist), so I did not want to have a product where if I had to pass the majority of the responsibility onto someone else, they would have a steep learning curve.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

September 11, 2023

Hi Phillip, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a detailed review of ElectionBuddy, it is greatly appreciated. Happy to hear that the former Election Chairperson recommended ElectionBuddy and that after your research and application use you that you had a positive experience! Thank you as well for the feedback on the pricing structure outline, We take all feedback to heart, so we will be certain to pass this along to the Product Team as well! Thank you again, and we look forward to your next vote with ElectionBuddy!

EC

Ernesto C.  
Manager, Medical Staff Management  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Experience with Election Buddy"

September 4, 2023

5.0

Overall very pleased and will continue to use ElectionBuddy to conduct elections and send out votes.

Pros

The interface is very user friendly, and easy to navigate.The chat assistance is very effective and friendly.

Cons

There needs to be a way to send the administrator a cc: or sample initial and reminder notice.

Alternatives considered

[Microsoft Outlook](https://www.capterra.com/p/227138/Microsoft-Outlook/)[MD-Staff](https://www.capterra.com/p/131881/MD-Staff/)[SurveyMonkey](https://www.capterra.com/p/253516/SurveyMonkey/)

Reason for choosing ElectionBuddy

Ease of use, excellent customer service.

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

September 11, 2023

Hi Ernesto. Thank you for the review! Simple to set up and easy to use is our goal, so it's fantastic that this was your experience! We appreciate the kind words about our chat Success team; we are always happy to help. Thank you for the feedback as well. One way to see the Notices and Reminders would be to use the Preview option for both. This will allow you to see what is going to be sent. Alternatively, you can also set up and run a free Test Vote and send both the Notice and Reminder to yourself as a voter to see the emails firsthand! Thank you again for the review, and we look forward to your next vote with ElecitonBuddy!

PH

Patti H.  
President  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Simple yes or no Dissolution Vote"

August 18, 2023

5.0

Overall I’ll give y’all an 8.5 with option to speak with a live person you would have gotten an 11

Pros

The voting was so easy and can complete anywhere

Cons

You haven’t an option to talk with a real person

Reason for choosing ElectionBuddy

Only one I researched

Review Source

Response from ElectionBuddy

August 18, 2023

Hi Patti, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate the feedback! It's great to hear that you found the convenience of electronic voting a benefit to your organization and allowed people to vote from anywhere, that's what we aim for! Yes, ElectionBuddy currently offers primary support through email and chat. As this helps us keep our costs down, which means that we can offer the lowest prices possible. ElectionBuddy does offer services for phone support questions and answers which are included as part of our setup assistance packages. If you are interested in this, please let us know, and we would be happy to get you in contact with our Onboarding Team, who can go over these packages in greater detail. Thank you again for the review, and we look forward to your next vote!

KK

Kiki K.  
Bookkeeper, formerly Treasurer  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Election Buddy for home owner association elections."

April 6, 2022

5.0

The members of our organization like that they remain anonymous when voting to elect board members or voting to approve the annual budget. We customized the ballot with a photo of the entrance to our home owner association and this made the ballot easily recognizable. Many home owners have commented on how polished the ballot looked and how easy it was to vote. But the most important feature for us is the excellent customer service that we have received in the five elections we have run through Election Buddy.

Pros

It is easy to set up an election. Election Buddy can launch an election very quickly after you have set it up. Just this year we set up an election and had Election Buddy launch it an hour later. When I had questions as the election administrator, Election Buddy responded very quickly and knowledgeably. Election Buddy's customer service has always been excellent. Hats off to \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] who handled our questions in our last election.

Cons

I sometimes find the descriptions of the various types of elections to be unclear and I wonder if our organization is using the different election types in the best way. In our next elections, we plan on exploring more of the options Election Buddy offers.

Reason for choosing ElectionBuddy

Our organization used the free "test" election to see if we liked Election Buddy. And we liked it very much. Our board members were the voters in the first test election and they were pleased with the ease with which a voter could participate in an election.

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Response from ElectionBuddy

April 7, 2022

Hi Kiki, Thank you for the review! We are thrilled to hear you were able to get your elections set up and running quickly. Our success team is always happy to help, and we are glad you had such a positive experience getting assistance and your questions answered. This is what we strive for! Using our test election option is always free and provides you a chance to test all the ElectionBuddy features! If any questions come up, our success team would be happy to help. We are looking forward to your next election with us!

EC

Elizabeth C.  
Nominations & Elections Committee Chair  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "ElectionBuddy helped our election run smoothly!"

May 10, 2022

5.0

Members in different parts of the country and some international members were able to vote easily. We did not receive any complaints. We had the results ready a few minutes after voting ended. Any concerns were promptly answered by the team and they provided well researched articles for us to decide what type of voting we wanted to conduct.

Pros

The ease of access for our members to vote, helped increase voter turnout. The Unique Access Key ensured that each ballot was used only once, but ElectionBuddy foreseeing issues also all made it easy for election management to issue new ballots if necessary. We had a new member join while voting was still open and we were able to send them a ballot. Monitoring the results was easy. Even running practice votes helped us understand the process.

Cons

This is our first time using it and I really did not find anything I disliked.

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Response from ElectionBuddy

May 24, 2022

Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your review! We're thrilled that you had such a great experience using ElectionBuddy and were able to increase your voter turnout while accommodating voters in different parts of the country! We pride ourselves on having an easy-to-use voting platform and are pleased that you and your voters had a smooth, positive experience and that you found our support team helpful. Thank you again!

YF

Yolande F.  
Chapter Secretary  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "First Time User/Administrator"

June 15, 2022

4.0

Reached much higher percentage (15%) of members who actually voted. Quorum is 5% so we more than met the requirements. Great tool vs. in person Annual Meeting to elect Board of Directors.

Pros

Use of Chat feature in the app resulted in very quick responses via email or the Chat feature. Links to applicable FAQs were helpful.

Cons

The set-up instructions were great; the follow-on actions of the Administrator during and post-election not as intuitive. A video 'guide' from start to end would have been helpful

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Response from ElectionBuddy

June 22, 2022

Hi Yolande, We appreciate the time you took to leave a review! Thrilled to hear you found our Chat support to be easily accessible and that the responses were timely! We are continuously working hard on updating our Help Center to ensure we are providing additional resources to assist in setting up and managing your vote. Thank you for the feedback! Video tutorials are an initiative that we have been working on and hope to release more in the future. Thank you again!

NS

Neil S.  
Executive Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great produce, but some hurtles"

February 15, 2024

4.0

Mostly good other than the mentioned issues with adding voters.

Pros

Great product, affordable, and was a great experience for the end user

Cons

Tricky to set up. The automatic chatbot that is designed to help, isn't helpful but is in the way. There is a "gotcha" moment as it isn't clear you need to add "extra" voters. I had to add them late and it cost 1/2 as much as the initial cost. Not sure why this is the case - felt like a cheap "gotcha" same on that one. Other than that it is a good product.

Reason for choosing ElectionBuddy

This product was recommended to us by a like organization.

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Response from ElectionBuddy

February 19, 2024

Hi Neil, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you found our product to be easy to use at a cost-effective price point! We appreciate your insight in regards to our chatbot and will certainly take it into consideration for future improvements. We have the option to add extra voters as due to a number of reasons such as registration errors or late registration we understand you may need to add new voters while a vote is running. It's wonderful to know that overall, you found ElectionBuddy to be beneficial, and thank you again for your review!