Polls
Polls collect selections, scores, allocations, rankings, availability, or election ballots. Choose the voting method based on what participants need to express and how you intend to use the result. Use a Proposal when people need to respond to a statement or course of action.
| What you want to do | Method | How the result works |
|---|---|---|
| Find popular options or make a shortlist | Choose (multiple choice) | Counts selections for each option |
| Compare the strength of support for options | Score | Combines ratings on a shared scale |
| Set priorities with a limited number of points | Allocate (dot voting) | Totals points allocated to each option |
| Order options by preference | Rank (ranked choice) | Combines rankings into a points-based order |
| Find a meeting time | Time poll | Shows availability for each time |
| Elect several representatives proportionally | STV Election | Counts ranked ballots to elect multiple winners |
Simple poll
Choose lets participants select one or more options. Use it to find the most popular option or make a shortlist.
Score poll
Score lets participants rate every option on the same scale. Use it to compare the strength of support, readiness, suitability, or importance across options.
Dot vote
Allocate gives each participant a fixed budget of points to distribute. Use it to identify priorities when choosing one thing means giving less attention or resources to another.
Ranked choice
Rank lets participants arrange options in order of preference. Use it to find the group's overall preferred order or select one leading option.
Time poll
Time poll lets participants indicate when they are available. Use it to schedule a meeting or event across time zones.
STV Election
STV Elections let participants rank candidates in a proportional, multi-winner election. Use STV to elect a committee, board, or group of delegates.