Bitpoll

Bitpoll is a Django-based web application for creating and running polls for dates, times, or general questions. It is focused on scheduling meetings and collecting availability while offering options for anonymity, registration, and privacy.

Key Features

• Create polls for full-day events, specific time slots, or general questions
• Support for anonymous votes or named voters; optional registration requirement
• Private events and invite-only polls with manually set or randomized URLs
• Custom classes for event types and flexible poll configuration
• Docker-ready deployment and manual install via Python virtualenv and Django
• Optional LDAP authentication integration and production-ready suggestions (uwsgi, translation compilation)

Use Cases

• Schedule group meetings by collecting participant availability across dates and times
• Run simple opinion or preference polls for teams, communities, or events
• Host invite-only event planning where only invited participants can vote

Limitations and Considerations

• Authentication options are limited out of the box (LDAP is mentioned); third-party OAuth/OIDC integrations require custom setup
• Production setup requires manual configuration of Django settings, database, and static asset handling; some system administration knowledge is recommended

Bitpoll is suitable for organizations needing a lightweight, self-hosted poll and scheduling tool with flexible privacy options. It integrates into existing infrastructure via LDAP and can be deployed using Docker or standard Django deployment practices.