Make Choices Easier

Make Group Choices Simple

Create polls, invite friends, and make choices together - with AI-powered suggestions to spark better ideas.

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AI-Powered Suggestions

Generate creative options with our Gemini AI integration - no more blank page syndrome.

Create Polls

Set up a choice with multiple options, add descriptions, links, or images.

Invite Participants

Share a link with friends, family, or team members to collect their input.

Clear Results

See the winning choice at a glance with our simple visualization.

How It Works

1

Create a Choice

Set up your question and add options (or let AI suggest some)

2

Invite People

Share a unique link with your group

3

Collect Votes

Everyone submits their preferences

4

Get Results

See the winning option and make your choice

Create a New Choice

Premium and Team members have access to all voting types

Manage Groups

Your Groups

You haven't created any groups yet.

Create New Group

CSV should have one email address per row

Cast Your Vote

Current Results

Discussion Board

You haven't created any choices yet. Create your first choice

You haven't been invited to any group choices yet.

Manage Groups

Your Groups

You haven't created any groups yet.

Create New Group

CSV should have one email address per row

Choose Your Plan

Find the perfect plan for your choice-making needs

Free

$0

Forever

  • Create basic polls
  • Up to 5 options per choice
  • Invite up to 10 participants
  • Single choice voting
  • 7-day choice history
  • Advanced voting types
  • Data export

Team

$99

per team

  • Everything in Premium
  • Unlimited options
  • Unlimited participants
  • Team management
  • Export choice data (CSV/JSON)
  • Bulk export options
  • Priority support

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Create Your Account

AI-Powered Suggestions

Generate creative options with our Gemini AI integration. Just click the magic wand and get contextually relevant suggestions based on your choice.

Multiple Voting Methods

Choose from single choice, multiple choice, or ranked choice voting to find the best option for your group.

Collaborative Choice Making

Invite participants via email and collect votes from everyone in one place, eliminating the need for long email threads or group chats.

Real-time Results

Watch results update in real-time as votes come in. No more waiting for everyone to respond.

Deadline Setting

Set deadlines for choices to ensure timely responses and keep your projects moving forward.

Shareable Links

Generate shareable links to easily distribute your choice to participants through any platform.

Secure Voting

All participants use secure accounts to ensure vote integrity and prevent unauthorized access to your choices.

Ready to simplify your choice making?

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Get in Touch

We're here to help with any questions about our platform or your account.

Email Us

choiceengine@robotbirdservices.com

Business Hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm PST

Location

San Francisco, CA

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Our Story

We are a small, family software engineering shop nestled in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains. Founded by Christopher and Antonia Bradford, our mission is simple: create solutions to real problems and make life easier.

At ChoiceEngine, we believe that making choices together shouldn't be complicated. That's why we've created a platform that simplifies collaborative choice-making, eliminating the endless back-and-forth of emails, texts, and group chats.

Our journey began when we noticed how much time was wasted trying to coordinate simple group decisions. Whether it was planning a family gathering, choosing a meeting time with colleagues, or deciding on a restaurant with friends, the process was always more complicated than it needed to be.

We built ChoiceEngine to solve this universal problem, combining our technical expertise with our passion for creating practical, user-friendly solutions.

Our Team

Christopher Bradford

Christopher Bradford

Co-Founder & Engineering Lead

Christopher handles the technical side of ChoiceEngine, focusing on infrastructure, engineering, and product development. With a passion for elegant solutions to complex problems, he ensures our platform is robust, secure, and user-friendly.

Antonia Bradford

Antonia Bradford

Co-Founder & Business Lead

Antonia drives the business side of ChoiceEngine, leading our sales, marketing, and customer success efforts. Her focus on understanding user needs and building meaningful relationships helps us create a product that truly serves our community.

Our Values

Simplicity

We believe in creating elegant, straightforward solutions that anyone can use without a learning curve.

Collaboration

We're passionate about bringing people together and making group processes more efficient and enjoyable.

Balance

Based in the Santa Cruz mountains, we value the balance between technology and nature, work and life.

Family

As a family-run business, we bring care, dedication, and personal attention to everything we do.

Our Home

We're proud to be based in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains of California. This inspiring natural setting influences our approach to business and technology, reminding us daily of the importance of sustainability, balance, and connection.

Santa Cruz Mountains

ChoiceEngine Blog

Insights, updates, and tips for better decision making

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Getting Started

What is ChoiceEngine?

ChoiceEngine is a collaborative choice-making platform that helps groups make choices together more efficiently. Instead of endless back-and-forth in emails or chat apps, ChoiceEngine provides a structured way to present options, collect votes, and determine the best choice based on group input.

How do I create my first choice?

  1. Sign up for a ChoiceEngine account
  2. Click on "My Choices" in the navigation menu
  3. Click the "Create Choice" button
  4. Fill out the choice form with your question, options, and invited participants
  5. Click "Create Choice" to finalize

Once created, you'll receive a link you can share with participants.

Do participants need to create an account?

No, participants don't need to create an account to vote. When you invite someone via email, they receive a special link that allows them to vote as a guest. However, creating an account offers additional benefits like tracking all choices they've participated in and creating their own choices.

Using ChoiceEngine

What types of voting can I use?

ChoiceEngine offers three voting types:

  • Single Choice (Basic): Each participant selects one option
  • Multiple Choice (Premium): Participants can select multiple options
  • Ranked Choice (Premium): Participants rank options in order of preference

Premium and Team accounts have access to all voting types, while Free accounts can use Single Choice voting.

How do I use the AI suggestion feature?

Our AI-powered suggestion feature helps you generate creative options for your choice:

  1. When creating a choice, add a detailed description of what you're choosing
  2. Click the magic wand icon () next to any option field
  3. The AI will generate a contextually relevant suggestion based on your choice description
  4. You can accept the suggestion or generate another one

This feature is especially helpful when you're not sure what options to include or want to explore more possibilities.

Can I edit a choice after creating it?

Yes, as the choice creator, you can edit various aspects of your choice after creating it:

  • Update the title and description
  • Add, edit, or remove options
  • Invite additional participants
  • Change or extend the deadline

To edit a choice, go to "My Choices," find the choice you want to modify, and click the edit button (pencil icon).

Best Practices

What makes a good choice description?

A good choice description:

  • Clearly states the problem or question being addressed
  • Provides relevant context and background information
  • Explains any constraints or requirements
  • Sets expectations about when and how the final choice will be made

Example: "We need to select a venue for our company retreat in September. The venue should accommodate 50 people, be within 2 hours of our office, and have both indoor and outdoor spaces. Budget is $10,000 maximum. We'll finalize the choice by July 15th."

When should I use ranked choice voting?

Ranked choice voting is ideal for:

  • Choices with many viable options where consensus is important
  • Situations where participants have varying degrees of preference
  • Avoiding "split vote" problems where similar options divide support
  • Finding the option with the broadest acceptable support

Examples include selecting a date for an event, choosing a project to prioritize, or deciding on a location when there are multiple good options.

How can I increase participation in my choices?

To maximize participation:

  • Set a clear deadline that gives people enough time to respond
  • Send a follow-up reminder a few days before the deadline
  • Keep the choice focused and not too complex
  • Explain why participants' input matters
  • Use the discussion board to address questions
  • Share the results with everyone after the choice closes

Account & Billing

What are the differences between membership levels?

Free:

  • Create up to 5 active choices
  • Single choice voting only
  • Up to 10 options per choice
  • Basic results visualization

Premium ($5/month):

  • Unlimited active choices
  • All voting types (Single, Multiple, Ranked Choice)
  • Up to 20 options per choice
  • Advanced results visualization
  • Export results (CSV, Excel, JSON)
  • Priority support

Team ($99/team):

  • All Premium features
  • Up to 25 team members
  • Dedicated support
  • Priority email response

How do I upgrade my account?

To upgrade your account:

  1. Click on your membership badge in the top navigation bar
  2. Select the membership level you want to upgrade to
  3. Complete the checkout process through our secure payment system
  4. Your account will be upgraded immediately after payment

You can also upgrade from the Pricing page by selecting your desired plan and clicking "Upgrade Now."

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. To cancel:

  1. Send an email to choiceengine@robotbirdservices.com
  2. Include your account email address in the message
  3. Use the subject line "Cancel Subscription"

We'll process your cancellation request within 1-2 business days and send you a confirmation email. Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period. After that, your account will revert to the Free tier, but you'll retain access to all your existing choices.