EthicsPortal vs. FaceUp #
FaceUp is a whistleblower platform used by over 3,500 organizations across 60 countries. Originally built with a strong focus on schools and education, FaceUp has expanded into corporate compliance. They support an impressive 113 languages and run an aggressive affiliate program. Their pricing is in US dollars, which can make budgeting less predictable for European businesses.
Quick comparison #
| Feature | EthicsPortal | FaceUp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | €49/month flat (EUR) | $99–$169/month (USD), Enterprise custom |
| Self-serve signup | Yes, instant | Yes |
| Encryption | Yes (non-deterministic ActiveRecord Encryption) | Yes |
| EU hosting | Yes (Hetzner, Germany) | Yes (EU) |
| File metadata stripping | Yes (EXIF, GPS, author info) | Not publicly documented |
| IP anonymization | Yes (one-way hash, no storage) | Not publicly documented |
| Audit trail | Yes, immutable | Yes |
| Deadline tracking | Yes (7-day and 3-month with notifications) | Yes |
| PDF export | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | EN, FR, PL (more coming) | 113 languages |
| G2 rating | N/A | 4.8/5 |
Where FaceUp is strong #
- Language support. 113 languages is among the highest in the market. If your organization operates in countries with less common languages, FaceUp likely has you covered.
- Education market. FaceUp has a unique position in schools and universities. If you need a reporting tool for an educational institution, they have purpose-built features for that context.
- Mobile app. FaceUp offers a mobile application, which EthicsPortal does not currently have.
Where EthicsPortal is different #
- Euro pricing, no tiers. EthicsPortal is €49/month flat. FaceUp prices in US dollars ($99–$169/month across tiers), which means European businesses deal with currency fluctuation and need to figure out which tier fits. With EthicsPortal, there is one plan.
- Privacy protections built in. File metadata stripping (EXIF, GPS, author data) and IP anonymization (one-way hash) are standard on every EthicsPortal account. These are not upsell features.
- Focused on business compliance. EthicsPortal is built specifically for EU Directive 2019/1937 compliance. FaceUp’s dual focus on schools and businesses means the product serves two different audiences, which can dilute the compliance experience for corporate users.
- EU-hosted on Hetzner in Germany. Your data is stored on specific, verifiable German infrastructure — important for organizations that need to demonstrate GDPR-compliant data residency.
Who should choose FaceUp #
FaceUp is a good fit for organizations that need 113 languages, want a mobile app for reporters, or operate in the education sector. If you are a school, university, or multi-national enterprise where USD pricing is not a concern, FaceUp offers broad coverage.
Who should choose EthicsPortal #
EthicsPortal is built for European SMEs that want straightforward EU Directive compliance in euros, without navigating multiple pricing tiers or wondering which features require an upgrade. If you value built-in privacy protections and a product laser-focused on whistleblower compliance rather than split between schools and businesses, EthicsPortal is the cleaner choice.