NemoVote vs POLYAS
Two German voting platforms — which one fits your needs?
NemoVote and POLYAS are both German online voting platforms with strong GDPR compliance. POLYAS focuses on certified large-scale elections with a managed-service model, while NemoVote offers more flexibility, a service-oriented approach, and transparent pricing. In our independent comparison, POLYAS scored 2.9 out of 5 (7th place) while NemoVote earned the top spot with 4.51 out of 5.
Overall Ratings
Based on our rating and independent customer ratings across user-friendliness, security, features, and price-performance.
NemoVote
4.51 / 5
Test Winner 2026
POLYAS
2.9 / 5
7th Place
User-Friendliness & Setup
NemoVote
4.8 / 5NemoVote offers a modern, intuitive interface with a clean three-step setup: create your vote, invite voters, and start. The platform requires no technical expertise. Self-service setup takes under 5 minutes with no sales contact required. Online and hybrid voting is supported via magic-link email, SSO, or username/password, with optional QR code access for on-site voters. NemoVote's 4.8 / 5 user-friendliness rating is backed by 60+ independent customer reviews, while POLYAS's overall score reflects the absence of independent user feedback rather than poor product quality.
- Self-service setup in under 5 minutes
- No sales contact needed
- Modern, intuitive admin dashboard
- QR code access optional for on-site voters
POLYAS
1.0 / 5POLYAS has an interface that users describe as not intuitive and hard to understand for new users. Setting up an election often requires contacting the POLYAS sales team, and configuration can take days rather than minutes. The platform is built for large-scale certified elections, not fast self-service.
- •Interface not intuitive for new users
- •Setup often requires contacting sales
- •Configuration can take days instead of minutes
- •Built for large-scale certified elections, not fast self-service
Security & Data Protection
NemoVote
4.0 / 5All data is hosted in Germany on ISO 27001/27017/27018 certified servers. NemoVote is fully GDPR-compliant with a Data Processing Agreement (Auftragsverarbeitungsvertrag) included. AES-256 encryption and vote separation across two databases ensure full anonymization and maximum protection.
- German hosting (ISO 27001)
- Full GDPR compliance with Data Processing Agreement
- AES-256 encryption
- Vote separation across two databases for full anonymization
- Open-source voting codebase
POLYAS
5.0 / 5POLYAS is based in Germany with ISO 27001 and Common Criteria certifications, the highest security rating among tested providers, including a BSI Common Criteria certification for core elections. Unlike NemoVote, POLYAS's voting system is not open source.
- •German hosting (ISO 27001)
- •BSI Common Criteria certified
- •Full GDPR compliance
- •Voting system not open source
Feature Comparison
| Feature | NemoVote | POLYAS |
|---|---|---|
| Features Score | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 |
| Weighted Voting | Full support with flexible weight assignment | Available on enterprise plans only |
| Proxy Voting | Built-in with transparent documentation | Available but complex setup |
| Email Voting | 2-click email ballot | Available |
| Live Voting | Real-time live voting during meetings | Primarily asynchronous elections |
| White-Label | Included in all plans | Enterprise plans only |
| Single Sign-On (SSO) | Google, Microsoft, custom SAML/OIDC | Enterprise plans only |
| Multi-Language Support | 11 languages built-in | 5 languages |
| GDPR Compliance | Full GDPR compliance, German servers | Full GDPR compliance, German servers |
| Real-Time Results | Instant real-time results | Results typically after election closes |
| Quorum & Roll Call | Built-in quorum monitoring & roll call | Available in some configurations |
| Candidate Profiles | Rich profiles with images and links | Basic candidate profiles |
| Support Options | Email, live support, fully managed options | Email, phone, managed election services |
Pricing Comparison
Transparent self-service pricing vs. quote-based enterprise pricing.
NemoVote
Price-Performance: 4 / 5NemoVote uses transparent, voter-based pricing with an instant calculator. All features are included in every plan — no hidden costs or feature-gated tiers. Non-profit discounts available.
POLYAS
Price-Performance: 2 / 5POLYAS uses opaque, quote-based pricing that typically requires contacting their sales team. Their published starting prices are significantly higher than NemoVote, and many features are locked behind enterprise tiers.
Why Switch to NemoVote?
Maximum Flexibility
Unlimited votes, voter lists, and ballot types at every tier. POLYAS locks many features behind enterprise plans, limiting flexibility for small and mid-sized organizations.
Transparent & Affordable Pricing
NemoVote starts at €59 with all features included. POLYAS uses opaque quote-based pricing with higher starting prices and enterprise-gated features.
Real-Time Live Voting
NemoVote specializes in live voting during meetings with instant results — perfect for assemblies and AGMs. POLYAS focuses on asynchronous elections with results after closing.
Full Self-Service Platform
Create and manage elections yourself in minutes. No need to contact sales or wait for setup — NemoVote gives you full control. POLYAS requires sales contact and days of setup time.
Which tool is right for you?
Choose NemoVote if you need:
- Self-service setup without sales contact
- Transparent, affordable per-event pricing
- Live voting during meetings and assemblies
- All features included at every tier
- 11 languages for international organizations
- Quick setup in minutes, not days
POLYAS may work if you:
- •Need BSI-certified elections for regulatory requirements
- •Run very large-scale elections (10,000+ voters)
- •Prefer a fully managed election service
- •Have budget for enterprise-level pricing
Our Verdict
POLYAS is a legacy platform well-suited for very large organizations that require BSI-certified, audited elections and have the budget for enterprise pricing. For small to mid-sized associations, NGOs, schools, and clubs that want flexibility, modern usability, transparent pricing, and instant self-service setup — NemoVote is the clearly better choice. With an overall rating of 4.51 vs. 2.9, NemoVote leads in usability, pricing, and feature accessibility.
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