| Basis | Voting by show of hands | Voting by-poll |
| 1. Meaning | Voting by show of hands is a method of voting in which members cast their votes by raising their hands. | Voting by-poll is a method in which every member is given a paper to record their votes according to the number of shares held by them. |
| 2. Secrecy | Votes are given openly, hence secrecy is not maintained. | Votes are recorded on voting papers, hence secrecy is maintained. |
| 3. Voting by Proxy | Proxies are not allowed to vote under this method. | Proxies can vote only in this method. |
| 4. No. of Votes | ‘One man One vote’ is the principle of voting. | ‘One share One vote’ is the principle of voting. |
| 5. Effect | The decision by show of hands is canceled, if the poll is demanded. | The decision taken by-poll is final and it cannot be canceled. |
| 6. Nature | It is a democratic method of voting. | It is a capitalistic method of voting. |
