Pricing
Pricing is based on verification level. Higher assurance means higher cost, higher defensibility, and more oversight.
Open Voting
For informal polls and low-stakes decisions.
- Unlimited open votes
- Public link access
- Basic results dashboard
- Default URL (vote.direct/{election})
Use when trust is not critical.
Create Free VoteEmail-Verified Voting
For spam-resistant participation.
($0.10 per vote)
- One vote per verified email
- Disposable and risky-domain filtering
- Vote limits and deadlines
- Exportable results
Best for communities, clubs, creators, and surveys. Not identity-secure.
Get StartedSMS-Verified Voting
For stronger uniqueness guarantees.
($0.25 per vote)
- One vote per phone number
- SMS OTP verification
- Anti-Sybil protections
- All Email-Verified features
Best for internal org decisions and member votes.
Get StartedDigital ID-Verified Voting
For high-stakes, defensible decisions conducted remotely.
($500 per 100 votes)
- Government ID verification
- One vote per verified identity
- Strong audit logs
- Eligibility enforcement
- All lower-tier features
Use when outcomes matter and may be challenged.
Get StartedIn-Person ID-Verified Voting
For civic, legal, or formally binding votes.
- Operator-assisted verification
- Company-controlled devices
- On-site or hybrid workflows
- Chain-of-custody procedures
- Enhanced auditability
Pricing and scope determined after review.
Contact UsDomains & Branding
Customize how your voting pages appear to participants
Default URL
vote.direct/{election}
Branded Subdomain
city.vote.direct
- Platform-managed SSL
- Clear voter trust signals
Full Custom Domain
vote.cityname.org
- Custom domain hosting
- Managed SSL
- DNS setup guidance
- Improved voter confidence and clarity
Custom domains require approval. Government-style or authority-implying domains are reviewed to prevent misuse or misrepresentation.
Cost Calculator
Estimate your costs based on expected voters
Based on 100 verified votes at $0.10 each
Important Notes
- Verification pricing reflects assurance level, not just technical checks
- Verification methods cannot be purchased or used independently of a vote
- Certain high-stakes or civic use cases may require additional review
- vote.direct reserves the right to decline or modify engagements that exceed platform or policy boundaries
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about pricing
How does pricing work?
Pricing is based on verification level. Higher assurance means higher cost, higher defensibility, and more oversight. You only pay for verified votes—open votes are always free.
What if voters don't complete verification?
You're only charged when a vote is successfully cast with verified identity. Incomplete verifications are not charged.
Can I mix verification levels?
Yes! You can set minimum verification requirements and allow voters to verify at higher levels. You're charged based on the verification level used.
Why is ID verification more expensive?
Digital ID verification involves government document checks, biometric matching, and creates legally defensible audit trails. The cost reflects the assurance level and liability coverage.
What about custom domains?
Branded subdomains are included with paid voting tiers. Full custom domains are $99/year. Government-style or authority-implying domains are reviewed to prevent misuse.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes, if there's an issue with verification delivery or technical problems, we'll refund affected votes.
In-Person ID-Verified Voting
For civic, legal, or formally binding votes requiring operator-assisted verification, company-controlled devices, and chain-of-custody procedures.