votesQuick comparison summary
Election scope
Organizational online elections, with self administration or a managed service.
Voting methods
Votes.ng supports one candidate choice per position. Simply Voting documents weighted and segmented voting; confirm your required counting method with the provider.
Voter access
Votes.ng uses personal links or email plus a voting code. Simply Voting documents passwords, direct email links and several organization sign-in integrations.
Pricing context
Eligible-voter pricing; free to 10; self-administered calculator or managed quotation.
Service needs
Self-administered and managed election options are documented.
Where each may fit
Votes.ng may fit
Organizations planning a straightforward candidate election with a defined voter list, a separate Test mode and an aggregate result workflow may want to evaluate Votes.ng. Confirm that its supported ballot structure matches the organization’s rules.
Simply Voting may fit
Organizations needing managed delivery, established sign-in integrations, multiple languages or more detailed electorate segmentation may want to evaluate Simply Voting.
Strengths and considerations
Documented Simply Voting capabilities
Managed elections, organization sign-in integrations, multilingual access, branding and proofing are documented capabilities worth considering.
Votes.ng scope
Votes.ng currently focuses on organization elections with candidate selections. It does not offer ranked choice, weighted or proxy voting, SMS voting, organization sign-in integrations or white labeling.
Confirm the full service
Confirm which add-ons, support and integrations are included in the quotation. A stated integration still needs configuration for the organization.
Security information
Simply Voting describes an atomic elector/vote transaction, immutable activity history and external testing in its security documentation. These remain vendor statements, not comparative security scores.
Frequently asked questions
Which platform should our organization choose?
Start with your election rules, required ballot method, eligible voters, access needs and result release process. Try the relevant test or demonstration workflow and ask each provider to confirm any requirement the public documentation does not settle.
Does Simply Voting support methods beyond Votes.ng?
Simply Voting documents weighted and segmented voting; confirm your required counting method with the provider.
Can we test before the real election?
Votes.ng has a separate Test mode. Simply Voting describes proof ballots and dry runs before voting opens.
Can we compare the displayed prices directly?
A voter count alone is insufficient. Match the election duration, counting method, delivery channels, support, retention and currency before comparing quotations.
When were these facts checked?
Official sources were reviewed on 3 October 2026. The next review deadline is 2 November 2026. Vendor details and prices can change; check the linked official material before purchasing.
What this comparison covers
This comparison examines concrete workflow differences between Votes.ng and Simply Voting for organizations. Vendor-specific information is paraphrased from the official sources listed below and was checked on 3 October 2026. Statements about who a platform may fit are editorial interpretations of those documented capabilities.
Detailed comparison
| Decision dimension | Votes.ng | Simply Voting |
|---|---|---|
| Intended use | Organization candidate elections. | Organizational online elections, with self administration or a managed service. |
| Ballot methods | One candidate choice per position, with optional abstention. | Simply Voting documents weighted and segmented voting; confirm your required counting method with the provider. |
| Eligible voters | Organizer-managed voter list with CSV import. | Confirm list requirements and eligible-voter limits for the chosen service. |
| Voter access | Personal voting links, or email plus a voting code. | Simply Voting documents passwords, direct email links and several organization sign-in integrations. |
| Testing | Separate Draft, Test and Live workflow; Test votes remain separate. | Simply Voting describes proof ballots and dry runs before voting opens. |
| Results | Finalize aggregate results after closing; optional public result release and receipt/result verification. | Simply Voting describes voting receipts and result verification. |
| Pricing | See the current Votes.ng pricing page for the voter-count charge and supported payment options. | Eligible-voter pricing; free to 10; self-administered calculator or managed quotation. |
| Support | Contact support for product questions; no managed election service is claimed here. | Self-administered and managed election options are documented. |
| Special requirements | Check the supported candidate ballot before launch. | Confirm which add-ons, support and integrations are included in the quotation. A stated integration still needs configuration for the organization. |
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Choose a method that matches your rules
Simply Voting documents weighted and segmented voting; confirm your required counting method with the provider. Managed elections, organization sign-in integrations, multilingual access, branding and proofing are documented capabilities worth considering.
Votes.ng currently supports one candidate choice per position, with optional abstention. It does not offer ranked choice, weighted or proxy voting. If those are required, evaluate a provider that documents the exact required method. Read how Votes.ng works and try the Test workflow before committing to a Live election.
Voter access and preparation
Simply Voting documents passwords, direct email links and several organization sign-in integrations. Simply Voting describes proof ballots and dry runs before voting opens.
Votes.ng supports an organizer-managed eligible-voter list and CSV import. Voters enter through a personal voting link or email plus a voting code. Test votes remain separate from the Live election. These capabilities describe the current product; they are not evidence of greater convenience or security than another provider.
Results and privacy
Simply Voting describes voting receipts and result verification. Simply Voting describes an atomic elector/vote transaction, immutable activity history and external testing in its security documentation. These remain vendor statements, not comparative security scores.
Votes.ng separates completed ballot choices from the named voter record, permits at most one successful Live ballot per eligible voter and provides receipt verification without revealing choices. After closure, organizers can finalize aggregate results and choose whether to publish the result record. Read the Votes.ng security information and confirm your organization's privacy and reporting requirements.
Pricing and service scope
On 2026-10-03, Simply Voting states that pricing depends on eligible voter count and that elections with 10 or fewer eligible voters are always free. It offers self-administered and managed options with add-ons. Self-administered elections use the official pricing calculator; managed elections require a quotation. Check the calculator or request the appropriate quotation for your required scope.
Votes.ng uses a voter-count pricing model for Live elections, with free preparation and Test mode. Check current Votes.ng pricing and the official Simply Voting pricing page for the scenario you need. This article does not convert currencies or declare a lower-cost winner.
Confirm which add-ons, support and integrations are included in the quotation. A stated integration still needs configuration for the organization.
Questions to resolve before choosing
- Does the exact ballot and counting method match the organization's rules?
- Can each eligible voter use the planned access method?
- Can the organizer test the complete journey before opening?
- Who controls result release, and what records are available afterward?
- Does the quotation include the necessary support, delivery and retention?
Where official material does not settle a requirement, ask the provider directly. A feature listed by a vendor is a starting point for evaluation, not an independent guarantee.
How to read this comparison
Use the sources below to check the details that matter to your organization. A platform may suit different needs; this article does not assign an overall score or ranking.