# Alaveteli vs Loomio

| Attribute | Alaveteli | Loomio |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 52.8 (21% (low)) | 65.4 (18% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 99 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 418 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source system that allows citizens to create, view, and comment on freedom of information requests to government bodies. It handles request workflows, notifications, and follow-ups with multilingual support. | Loomio enables organizations to hold structured discussions, conduct transparent voting where members share their reasoning, and maintain a permanent record of decisions and supporting dialogue. It serves groups ranging from small teams to large movements. |
| language.primary | Ruby | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"NZ","primaryMarkets":["NZ","US","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://alaveteli.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-26T19:38:01.348Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$39/month or $399/year","features":["One group with up to 30 members","No subgroups","Choice of hosting region (USA, EU, or Australia)","Email support"],"minSeats":30,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":39,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":399,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Single group with up to 30 members","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"groups":"1","members":"30","subgroups":"0"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$99/month or $999/year","features":["Up to 3,000 members (300 for nonprofits)","Unlimited subgroups","Zoom and email support","Dedicated hosting"],"minSeats":3000,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":999,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Organizations with multiple teams and working groups","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"members":"3000","subgroups":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Private Loomio","features":["Single sign-on with SAML or OAuth","Dedicated server and private database","Unlimited users, groups, and subgroups","Custom branding and domain name","Custom integrations, reporting, and configuration","Choice of data centre locations"],"description":"Full control over security, data location, and branding","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"users":"unlimited","groups":"unlimited","subgroups":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"From $39/month or $399/year. 14-day free trial (up to 10 people, 10 threads). Nonprofit pricing available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.loomio.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T15:32:44.208Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":39,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":39,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 3 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.46.0.0","date":"2025-11-10T16:45:42Z","type":"stable","version":"0.46.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.45.3.0","date":"2025-01-16T09:43:59Z","type":"stable","version":"0.45.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.45.2.0","date":"2025-01-15T11:01:47Z","type":"stable","version":"0.45.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.45.1.0","date":"2025-01-14T11:06:41Z","type":"stable","version":"0.45.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.45.0.0","date":"2025-01-08T10:13:28Z","type":"stable","version":"0.45.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.44.0.0","date":"2023-10-24T11:53:44Z","type":"stable","version":"0.44.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.43.0.0","date":"2023-04-28T11:38:52Z","type":"stable","version":"0.43.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.42.0.0","date":"2023-01-04T15:49:52Z","type":"stable","version":"0.42.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.41.1.0","date":"2022-07-08T13:50:38Z","type":"stable","version":"0.41.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.41.0.0","date":"2022-07-05T09:00:07Z","type":"stable","version":"0.41.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.40.0.0","date":"2021-11-16T16:09:50Z","type":"stable","version":"0.40.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.39.1.8","date":"2021-11-16T16:07:54Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.1.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.39.1.7","date":"2021-10-28T08:43:36Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.1.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.39.1.6","date":"2021-10-28T08:43:25Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.1.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.39.1.5","date":"2021-10-28T08:43:11Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.1.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.39.1.4","date":"2021-10-28T08:42:56Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.1.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.39.1.3","date":"2021-10-28T08:42:38Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.39.1.2","date":"2021-10-28T08:42:04Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.39.1.1","date":"2021-07-21T14:16:11Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/mysociety/alaveteli/releases/tag/0.39.1.0","date":"2021-07-21T14:15:54Z","type":"stable","version":"0.39.1.0"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.5 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fmysociety%2Falaveteli&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:32:11.626Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*