Loomio

Loomio provides a web‑based platform for groups to discuss proposals, vote with reasoning, and record outcomes in a searchable, permanent archive. It structures each decision as a thread that includes background information, tags for relevant participants, and a clear record of the final result and next steps. The workflow is designed to work asynchronously across time zones, allowing every member to contribute without relying on email or chat.

The software is targeted at distributed and self‑managing organizations such as membership groups, boards, cooperatives, and other collaborative teams that need transparent, accountable decision processes. By keeping discussions and votes together, it helps participants understand the rationale behind choices and preserves institutional memory for future reference.

Loomio is released under the AGPL‑3.0 license, can be self‑hosted, and offers a free tier without subscription requirements. Its source code is openly available, enabling users to deploy, modify, and maintain their own instances while retaining full data control.