VoteHost Elections

7.0easy start · #8 of 31
in Online Voting Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Linux, self-hosted, Web.

VoteHost Elections is ranked #8 of 31 in online voting software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

VoteHost Elections plans and pricing

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Free Free Open source · self-hosted · requires Docker Compose v2 votehostelections.org · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on online voting software

Free plan: Yes
Voter authentication: basic
Ballot types: ranked_choice
Anonymous ballots: Yes
Audit trail: Yes
Result export: csv

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The record

Purpose: VoteHost Elections is a self-hosted, open-source platform for running organizational elections.
Ballot privacy: The site says ballots are recorded without a link to the voter, so even an admin with database access cannot tell who voted for what.
Voting methods: It supports single choice, multiple choice, ranked choice using IRV or STV, and open-text comments.
Weighted voting: Votes can be weighted by shares, membership class, or unit while preserving anonymity.
Election features: The site lists write-in nominations, quorum tracking, per-voter candidate randomization, automated reminders, and results emails.
Voter access: Voters receive a unique email magic link and do not need an account or password.
Exports: The site says election results can be exported as CSV, XLSX, or PDF, with an anonymized JSON audit package available.
Email integrations: The README says VoteHost supports standard SMTP providers and Resend for invitations, reminders, and results announcements.
Deployment options: The README describes deployment on a Raspberry Pi, mini PC, VPS, or Proxmox LXC, with Cloudflare Tunnel, Tailscale Funnel, or a user-managed reverse proxy for access.
Requirements: The README lists Linux, Docker Engine, and Docker Compose v2 as requirements, with 2 GB RAM and 12 GB disk minimum and 4 GB RAM and 20 GB disk recommended.
Intended users: The site names HOAs and condo boards, co-ops and member associations, unions, clubs, nonprofits, student governments, and leagues as intended users.
Maker: The repository identifies Christopher Dewald as the copyright holder and says he created the project for an organization seeking electronic elections.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Online Voting Software in 2026#8 of 31

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Sources

votehostelections.org· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/Cableboy1515/VoteHost· checked 4 Oct 2026