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# Compare Election Runner vs ElectionBuddy

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> Detailed comparison between Election Runner and ElectionBuddy. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Election Runner | ElectionBuddy |
| **Overall rating** | 5.0/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1 | 113 |
| **Starting Price** | US$0.00 | US$29.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Election Runner

Designed for schools, universities, clubs, unions, and other sectors, it is a voting platform that allows ballot creation, election launching, results monitoring, and more.

### ElectionBuddy

Unions, Professional Associations,  Homeowner Associations, Universities, Churches, Religious Groups, Cooperatives, Credit Unions, Golf Clubs, Political Parties, K-12 Schools, NGOs, Law Firms

## Key features

### Election Runner

- Ballots Over Email
- Election Management
- Encryption
- Nominations
- Online Voting
- Phone Voting
- Voter Management

### ElectionBuddy

- API
- Ballots Over Email
- Customisable Templates
- Data Verification
- Election Management
- Encryption
- Engagement Tracking
- Multiple Question Types
- Nominations
- Online Voting
- Phone Voting
- Polls/Voting
- Ranked Choice Voting
- Real-Time Data
- Reminders
- Survey/Poll Management
- Surveys & Feedback
- Voter Management
- Voter Notification
- Weighted Voting

## Links

- [View Election Runner Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/172699/election-runner)
- [View ElectionBuddy Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1017815/electionbuddy)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/172699/1017815/election-runner/vs/electionbuddy)

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