For the second year in a row, Citizen OS has been recognised by People Powered as one of the top digital participation platforms in their 2025 rankings, joining 30 other innovative tools from around the world.
People Powered recognised Citizen OS as one of the leading digital participation platforms in its 2025 ratings.
30 tools to enhance digital engagement and democracy
We are thrilled to be among the 30 tools highlighted in the ratings by People Powered, which compare and score platforms to help users find the best fit for their needs.
With the free, open source and secure Citizen OS platform, users have the opportunity to connect with individuals from diverse locations and time zones, enabling bottom-up, collective decision-making on matters that directly affect them. Read about out all the features and functionalities here!
This recognition by People Powered underscores our dedication to fostering participatory democracy and empowering communities worldwide.
The People Powered ratings evaluate 30 comprehensive tools used to support digital participation globally. Ratings are conducted by an independent Technology Review Committee composed of six experts in participation technology, ensuring a balanced perspective in terms of gender and geography.
To explore the entire People Powered ratings, visit their website. Citizen OS Foundation has been a proud member of the People Powered network since 2024.
Why use Citizen OS?
With Citizen OS, you can engage in balanced discussions and democratic decisions!
- Open up the dialogue. Have an open, transparent, and multi-way dialogue with all stakeholders.
- Engage inclusively. Decide with diverse voices, wherever and whenever.
- Make better decisions. Tap into collective wisdom through healthy dialogue.
- Simplify group decisions. Hold secure, democratic discussions and votes.
- Nurture leadership. Create a safe space for active, joint decision-making.
Main features
- Crowdsource ideas.
- Have argument-based discussions.
- Weigh up pros and cons.
- Hold a vote. We also have vote delegation!
- Update participants on actions taken.
- Engage privately or publicly.
- Available in 6 languages.
Want more democracy? So do we!
Help us keep improving
We’re a non-profit on a mission to bring more inclusive decision-making to the world, through a free participation platform available to everyone, everywhere. If that sounds like something you’d like to support, here’s a couple of ways you can help:
- Send us feedback! When you use our platform, we’d love it if you let us know any areas for improvement. Just click the platform’s ‘Help’ button to drop us a message, or email support@citizenos.com. Short or long, positive or critical, we’ll be glad to hear from you.
- Help co-create our platform. Are you part of a group or organisation that has a need for a participation platform, and have a couple of hours to spare in the coming months? Come test out new features and share your ideas! Our latest partners have found it great fun, and helpful for thinking through their participation projects too! Drop an email to support@citizenos.com to find out more.
