Ballotis vs OpaVote
OpaVote lists more counting methods than Ballotis creates, and its per-voter prices are lower. Ballotis offers an optional tamper-evident audit chain with per-voter receipts.
BallotisRecommended
OpaVote Pricing published
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Ballotis | OpaVote |
|---|---|---|
Free tier Ballotis: 14-day trial, no free plan. Launching a vote needs an election license or a plan. OpaVote free: up to 25 voters and 10 candidates per election. | ||
Voting methods Ballotis creates 6: single choice, multiple choice, ranked choice (instant runoff), star rating, approval, yes/no. OpaVote lists plurality/FPTP, approval, instant runoff, single transferable vote, Borda and Condorcet, plus weighted voting. | ◐ | |
Optional tamper-evident audit chain with per-voter receipts Off by default; turn it on in the vote settings before opening. | ? | |
REST API OpaVote's navigation links to an API page; we have not reviewed its scope. Ballotis API is read-only for polls and results. | ||
Embeddable widgets | ? | |
Rule-based fraud checks | ? | |
Custom domain Ballotis: coming soon. | ? | |
Lowest price for a very small vote OpaVote $10 for 125 voters; Ballotis Starter is $49 for 250 voters. |
✓ = ships today · ✗ = not available · ◐ = partial / beta · ? = we could not confirm this on the vendor's own site
When OpaVote is the better choice
We don't pretend OpaVote has no strengths. Pick OpaVote if any of these match you.
- You need Borda, Condorcet or STV counts — OpaVote lists them; Ballotis does not create them.
- You need weighted voting — OpaVote lists it.
- You are running a small vote and price decides: OpaVote lists $10 for 125 voters and $80 for 1,000; Ballotis lists $49 for 250 and $149 for 1,000.
Why teams switch from OpaVote to Ballotis
- An optional tamper-evident audit chain with per-voter receipts, and a public verification page.
- Rule-based fraud checks and embeddable widgets.
- Ranked-choice (instant runoff) and star-rating votes in the same product as a live room.
Frequently asked questions
Is OpaVote or Ballotis better for ranked-choice voting?
Both run instant-runoff ranked choice. OpaVote also lists single transferable vote, Borda and Condorcet, which Ballotis does not create. Ballotis adds an optional tamper-evident audit chain with per-voter receipts.
Why is OpaVote cheaper at small voter counts?
OpaVote prices in $10 steps of 125 voters ($10 for 125, $80 for 1,000). Ballotis prices per election: $49 up to 250 voters, $149 up to 1,000. For a very small vote OpaVote is cheaper.
Does OpaVote have an API?
Its site links to an API page. We have not reviewed what it covers. Ballotis has a read-only REST API for polls and results.
Ready to try Ballotis?
14-day trial: set up polls free, no card needed. Launching a vote needs an election license or a plan.
Sources
Competitor details checked on 5 Oct 2026 against OpaVote's own site.