Loomio
An open-source collaborative decision-making tool with threaded discussions, proposals, and multiple voting methods.
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Turn group discussions into clear decisions with structured proposals and voting.
Core Features
- Create proposals with options: agree, abstain, disagree, block
- Threaded discussions for inclusive participation
- Multiple voting templates: consensus, score, approval, custom
- Self-hostable for full data control
- Calendar integration, notifications, and email digests
What It Can't Do
- •Caveat: Loomio focuses on structured decision-making, not real-time chat or project management. Self-hosting requires technical knowledge (Docker, Rails). The free hosted plan has limits on members and storage. Compared to tools like Slido or Pol.is, Loomio's unique advantage is the complete discussion-to-vote loop and open-source nature, emphasizing consensus over mere polling.
Use Cases
- Cooperatives and non-profits making democratic decisions
- Remote teams voting on project proposals
- Community groups reaching consensus on rules or events
Loomio is an open-source decision-making platform designed for teams, organizations, and communities who want to move from endless discussion to clear outcomes. It combines threaded conversations with structured proposals, polls, and voting mechanisms (like consensus, score, or approval) so everyone's voice is heard. You can use Loomio as a hosted service at Loomio.com or self-host your own instance for full control. The software emphasizes transparency, inclusivity, and democratic participation, making it ideal for cooperatives, nonprofits, activist groups, and remote teams. Loomio is released under the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL), ensuring it remains free and open.
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Step 1: Sign up at Loomio.com (or deploy your own instance via loomio-deploy)
Step 2: Create a group and invite your team members
Step 3: Start a discussion, then turn it into a proposal with a deadline
- Step 1: Sign up at Loomio.com (or deploy your own instance via loomio-deploy)
- Step 2: Create a group and invite your team members
- Step 3: Start a discussion, then turn it into a proposal with a deadline
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