https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/EthicsPortal is a secure, anonymous whistleblower reporting platform that helps organizations comply with EU Directive 2019/1937.enMon, 25 May 2026 01:23:15 +0000https://ethicsportal.eu/images/logo.svghttps://ethicsportal.eu/https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/eqs-integrity-line/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/eqs-integrity-line/Compare EthicsPortal and EQS Integrity Line for EU whistleblower compliance. See how the enterprise incumbent compares to a modern, affordable alternative.<h1 id="ethicsportal-vs-eqs-integrity-line"> EthicsPortal vs. EQS Integrity Line <a href="#ethicsportal-vs-eqs-integrity-line" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h1> <p>EQS Integrity Line is the whistleblower reporting product from EQS Group, a Munich-based compliance technology company with roughly 640 employees and €81M in revenue (2024). Acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, EQS serves over 1,200 companies across 165+ countries. They are firmly positioned as an enterprise solution — pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation.</p> <h2 id="quick-comparison"> Quick comparison <a href="#quick-comparison" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Feature</th> <th>EthicsPortal</th> <th>EQS Integrity Line</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Pricing</strong></td> <td>€49/month flat</td> <td>Not public — estimated €2,000+/month, requires sales call</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Self-serve signup</strong></td> <td>Yes, instant</td> <td>No — sales process required</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Encryption</strong></td> <td>Yes (non-deterministic ActiveRecord Encryption)</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>EU hosting</strong></td> <td>Yes (Hetzner, Germany)</td> <td>Yes (EU)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>File metadata stripping</strong></td> <td>Yes (EXIF, GPS, author info)</td> <td>Not publicly documented</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>IP anonymization</strong></td> <td>Yes (one-way hash, no storage)</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Audit trail</strong></td> <td>Yes, append-only</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Deadline tracking</strong></td> <td>Yes (7-day and 3-month with notifications)</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>PDF export</strong></td> <td>Yes</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Languages</strong></td> <td>EN, FR, PL (more coming)</td> <td>70+ languages with AI translation</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="where-eqs-integrity-line-is-strong"> Where EQS Integrity Line is strong <a href="#where-eqs-integrity-line-is-strong" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Enterprise scale and brand.</strong> EQS serves 1,200+ companies across 165+ countries. For large enterprises that need a vendor with proven scale, that track record matters.</li> <li><strong>AI-powered translation.</strong> Their 70+ language support includes AI translation, which can be valuable for organizations receiving reports in unexpected languages.</li> </ul> <h2 id="where-ethicsportal-is-different"> Where EthicsPortal is different <a href="#where-ethicsportal-is-different" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Transparent pricing you can budget for.</strong> EthicsPortal is €49/month. Period. EQS requires a sales conversation, and estimated pricing starts around €2,000/month — roughly 40x more expensive. For an SME, that difference funds an entire year of compliance versus a single month.</li> <li><strong>Self-serve from start to finish.</strong> Sign up, configure your portal, share the link. No sales calls, no procurement process, no weeks of back-and-forth. EQS is built for enterprise buying cycles; EthicsPortal is built for teams that need compliance now.</li> <li><strong>Privacy features as standard.</strong> File metadata stripping and IP anonymization are built into every EthicsPortal account. No negotiation, no enterprise add-on.</li> <li><strong>Simpler, faster product.</strong> EthicsPortal is a focused tool — fast to load, fast to learn, fast to use.</li> </ul> <h2 id="who-should-choose-eqs-integrity-line"> Who should choose EQS Integrity Line <a href="#who-should-choose-eqs-integrity-line" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <p>EQS Integrity Line makes sense for large enterprises (1,000+ employees) operating across many countries that need 70+ languages, 24/7 support, and a vendor with a long enterprise track record. If your organization has a dedicated compliance team and procurement process, and budget is not the primary concern, EQS is a proven choice.</p> <h2 id="who-should-choose-ethicsportal"> Who should choose EthicsPortal <a href="#who-should-choose-ethicsportal" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <p>EthicsPortal is for SMEs that need EU Directive 2019/1937 compliance without spending enterprise budgets or waiting weeks for a sales process to conclude. If you need to be compliant this week — not this quarter — and you would rather spend €49/month than €2,000+/month for features you will never use, EthicsPortal is the practical choice.</p> <hr> <p><a href="/pricing/">Deploy your reporting channel →</a> </p>support@ethicsportal.eu (EthicsPortal)https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/faceup/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/faceup/Compare EthicsPortal and FaceUp for EU whistleblower compliance. Pricing, features, and privacy compared side by side for businesses.<h1 id="ethicsportal-vs-faceup"> EthicsPortal vs. FaceUp <a href="#ethicsportal-vs-faceup" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h1> <p>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.</p> <h2 id="quick-comparison"> Quick comparison <a href="#quick-comparison" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Feature</th> <th>EthicsPortal</th> <th>FaceUp</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Pricing</strong></td> <td>€49/month flat (EUR)</td> <td>Not public — “Get a Quote” on all tiers (USD)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Self-serve signup</strong></td> <td>Yes, instant</td> <td>No — quote required</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Encryption</strong></td> <td>Yes (non-deterministic ActiveRecord Encryption)</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>EU hosting</strong></td> <td>Yes (Hetzner, Germany)</td> <td>Yes (EU)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>File metadata stripping</strong></td> <td>Yes (EXIF, GPS, author info)</td> <td>Not publicly documented</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>IP anonymization</strong></td> <td>Yes (one-way hash, no storage)</td> <td>Not publicly documented</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Audit trail</strong></td> <td>Yes, append-only</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Deadline tracking</strong></td> <td>Yes (7-day and 3-month with notifications)</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>PDF export</strong></td> <td>Yes</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Languages</strong></td> <td>EN, FR, PL (more coming)</td> <td>113 languages</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="where-faceup-is-strong"> Where FaceUp is strong <a href="#where-faceup-is-strong" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Language support.</strong> 113 languages is among the highest in the market. If your organization operates in countries with less common languages, FaceUp likely has you covered.</li> <li><strong>Education market.</strong> 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.</li> <li><strong>Mobile app.</strong> FaceUp offers a mobile application, which EthicsPortal does not currently have.</li> </ul> <h2 id="where-ethicsportal-is-different"> Where EthicsPortal is different <a href="#where-ethicsportal-is-different" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Euro pricing, transparent.</strong> EthicsPortal is €49/month flat — visible on the website, no sales call needed. FaceUp does not publish prices: all three tiers (Starter, Professional, Enterprise) show “Get a Quote” buttons. Pricing is in US dollars, which means European businesses deal with currency fluctuation on top of opaque pricing. With EthicsPortal, there is one plan at one price.</li> <li><strong>Privacy protections built in.</strong> File metadata stripping (EXIF, GPS, author data) and IP anonymization (one-way hash) are standard on every EthicsPortal account. These are not upsell features.</li> <li><strong>Focused on business compliance.</strong> 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.</li> <li><strong>EU-hosted on Hetzner in Germany.</strong> Your data is stored on specific, verifiable German infrastructure — important for organizations that need to demonstrate GDPR-compliant data residency.</li> </ul> <h2 id="who-should-choose-faceup"> Who should choose FaceUp <a href="#who-should-choose-faceup" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <p>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.</p> <h2 id="who-should-choose-ethicsportal"> Who should choose EthicsPortal <a href="#who-should-choose-ethicsportal" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <p>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.</p> <hr> <p><a href="/pricing/">Deploy your reporting channel →</a> </p>support@ethicsportal.eu (EthicsPortal)https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/navex/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/navex/Compare EthicsPortal and NAVEX for EU whistleblower compliance. See how the US enterprise giant stacks up against a focused, affordable EU alternative.<h1 id="ethicsportal-vs-navex"> EthicsPortal vs. NAVEX <a href="#ethicsportal-vs-navex" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h1> <p>NAVEX Global is a US-based governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform backed by Goldman Sachs and Blackstone. With 1,000-5,000 employees, $293M in revenue, and 13,000 organizations on their platform — including 75% of the Fortune 100 — NAVEX is the largest player in the compliance software space. Their whistleblower hotline is one piece of a much broader GRC suite covering policy management, third-party risk, and ethics training.</p> <h2 id="quick-comparison"> Quick comparison <a href="#quick-comparison" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Feature</th> <th>EthicsPortal</th> <th>NAVEX</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Pricing</strong></td> <td>€49/month flat</td> <td>Not public — estimated €25,000+/year, enterprise custom</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Self-serve signup</strong></td> <td>Yes, instant</td> <td>No — enterprise sales process</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Encryption</strong></td> <td>Yes (non-deterministic ActiveRecord Encryption)</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>EU hosting</strong></td> <td>Yes (Hetzner, Germany)</td> <td>US-based (EU hosting unclear)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>File metadata stripping</strong></td> <td>Yes (EXIF, GPS, author info)</td> <td>Not publicly documented</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>IP anonymization</strong></td> <td>Yes (one-way hash, no storage)</td> <td>Not publicly documented</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Audit trail</strong></td> <td>Yes, append-only</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Deadline tracking</strong></td> <td>Yes (7-day and 3-month with notifications)</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>PDF export</strong></td> <td>Yes</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Languages</strong></td> <td>EN, FR, PL (more coming)</td> <td>150+ languages</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="where-navex-is-strong"> Where NAVEX is strong <a href="#where-navex-is-strong" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Market dominance.</strong> 75% of the Fortune 100 use NAVEX. That level of adoption means deep enterprise integrations, extensive case law coverage, and a vendor that procurement teams already know.</li> <li><strong>150+ languages.</strong> The broadest language support in the market, critical for truly global enterprises with operations in every region.</li> <li><strong>Comprehensive GRC platform.</strong> If you need whistleblowing, policy management, ethics training, and third-party risk in a single vendor, NAVEX covers it all.</li> </ul> <h2 id="where-ethicsportal-is-different"> Where EthicsPortal is different <a href="#where-ethicsportal-is-different" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Affordable and transparent.</strong> EthicsPortal is €49/month. NAVEX contracts are estimated at €25,000+/year — roughly 40x more. For an SME, NAVEX pricing alone can exceed the entire annual compliance budget.</li> <li><strong>EU-hosted, EU-focused.</strong> EthicsPortal is hosted on Hetzner in Germany, built specifically for EU Directive 2019/1937 compliance. NAVEX is a US-based company with US-centric infrastructure, which raises data residency questions for EU organizations.</li> <li><strong>Privacy by default.</strong> File metadata stripping and IP anonymization are built into every account. No enterprise contract negotiation required to get privacy features that should be standard.</li> <li><strong>Modern UX.</strong> NAVEX reviews consistently mention dated interfaces and slow performance. EthicsPortal is a modern application — fast, clean, and built with current web standards.</li> </ul> <h2 id="who-should-choose-navex"> Who should choose NAVEX <a href="#who-should-choose-navex" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <p>NAVEX is the right choice for Fortune 500 companies that need a comprehensive GRC platform spanning whistleblowing, policy management, and third-party risk. If your organization operates in 100+ countries, needs 150+ languages, has a dedicated compliance department, and has the budget for enterprise software, NAVEX has the scale to match.</p> <h2 id="who-should-choose-ethicsportal"> Who should choose EthicsPortal <a href="#who-should-choose-ethicsportal" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <p>EthicsPortal is for European SMEs that need EU whistleblower compliance, not a full GRC suite. If you want to be compliant with EU Directive 2019/1937 without signing a €25,000/year contract, sitting through enterprise demos, or deploying a platform that was built for Fortune 100 companies, EthicsPortal gives you exactly what you need at a price that makes sense.</p> <hr> <p><a href="/pricing/">Deploy your reporting channel →</a> </p>support@ethicsportal.eu (EthicsPortal)https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/speakup/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/speakup/Compare EthicsPortal and SpeakUp for EU whistleblower compliance. Pricing, privacy features, and setup compared side by side.<h1 id="ethicsportal-vs-speakup"> EthicsPortal vs. SpeakUp <a href="#ethicsportal-vs-speakup" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h1> <p>SpeakUp is an EU-based ethics and compliance platform serving over 2,000 organizations. Originally focused on whistleblower reporting, SpeakUp has expanded into a broader all-in-one compliance suite. They hold ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISAE 3000 Type II certifications — among the strongest in the market. Their pricing starts at €3,000/year for small businesses and moves to custom pricing for organizations with 1,000+ employees.</p> <h2 id="quick-comparison"> Quick comparison <a href="#quick-comparison" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Feature</th> <th>EthicsPortal</th> <th>SpeakUp</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Pricing</strong></td> <td>€49/month flat</td> <td>€3,000/year for <1,000 employees, custom for larger</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Self-serve signup</strong></td> <td>Yes, instant</td> <td>Partial</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Encryption</strong></td> <td>Yes (non-deterministic ActiveRecord Encryption)</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>EU hosting</strong></td> <td>Yes (Hetzner, Germany)</td> <td>Yes (EU)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>File metadata stripping</strong></td> <td>Yes (EXIF, GPS, author info)</td> <td>Not publicly documented</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>IP anonymization</strong></td> <td>Yes (one-way hash, no storage)</td> <td>Not publicly documented</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Audit trail</strong></td> <td>Yes, append-only</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Deadline tracking</strong></td> <td>Yes (7-day and 3-month with notifications)</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>PDF export</strong></td> <td>Yes</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Languages</strong></td> <td>EN, FR, PL (more coming)</td> <td>Multiple (exact count not published)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="where-speakup-is-strong"> Where SpeakUp is strong <a href="#where-speakup-is-strong" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Certifications.</strong> ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISAE 3000 Type II is a strong combination. For organizations where vendor certifications are a procurement requirement, SpeakUp checks every box.</li> <li><strong>Broad compliance platform.</strong> SpeakUp covers ethics, compliance, and whistleblowing in a single platform. If your compliance needs go beyond whistleblower reporting, their broader suite may be relevant.</li> <li><strong>EU-based.</strong> As a European company serving 2,000+ organizations, SpeakUp understands EU regulatory requirements and data sovereignty expectations.</li> </ul> <h2 id="where-ethicsportal-is-different"> Where EthicsPortal is different <a href="#where-ethicsportal-is-different" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Predictable, flat pricing.</strong> EthicsPortal is €49/month — that is €588/year. SpeakUp starts at €3,000/year for companies under 1,000 employees, roughly 5x more. With EthicsPortal, you know your cost today and in two years.</li> <li><strong>Privacy features as standard.</strong> EthicsPortal strips file metadata (EXIF, GPS coordinates, author information) before storage and anonymizes IP addresses using a one-way hash. These protections run automatically on every account — they are not premium features.</li> <li><strong>Instant self-serve setup.</strong> Sign up, configure your portal, and start receiving reports in minutes. No sales conversations, no waiting for provisioning.</li> <li><strong>Focused on whistleblowing.</strong> EthicsPortal does one thing well: EU Directive 2019/1937 compliant whistleblower reporting. SpeakUp is moving upmarket into broader compliance, which means more complexity and features you may never use.</li> </ul> <h2 id="who-should-choose-speakup"> Who should choose SpeakUp <a href="#who-should-choose-speakup" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <p>SpeakUp is a good choice for mid-size organizations that need a vendor with strong certifications (ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISAE 3000 Type II) to satisfy procurement requirements, or that want a single platform covering ethics and compliance beyond just whistleblowing. If your compliance team needs a broader toolset and is comfortable with scaling pricing, SpeakUp delivers.</p> <h2 id="who-should-choose-ethicsportal"> Who should choose EthicsPortal <a href="#who-should-choose-ethicsportal" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <p>EthicsPortal is for SMEs that need whistleblower compliance without buying an entire compliance suite. If you want EU Directive 2019/1937 compliance at a flat €49/month, with built-in privacy protections and no sales process, EthicsPortal gets you compliant faster and at a lower cost. When you need ISO certifications from your vendor, EthicsPortal is not there yet — but if you need to be compliant today at a price that makes sense, it is.</p> <hr> <p><a href="/pricing/">Deploy your reporting channel →</a> </p>support@ethicsportal.eu (EthicsPortal)https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/whispli/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://ethicsportal.eu/compare/whispli/Compare EthicsPortal and Whispli for EU whistleblower compliance. SME flat pricing vs. enterprise case management compared side by side.<h1 id="ethicsportal-vs-whispli"> EthicsPortal vs. Whispli <a href="#ethicsportal-vs-whispli" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h1> <p>Whispli is an enterprise whistleblowing and case management platform headquartered in Sydney, Australia with a Paris office. They serve 300+ organisations across 60+ countries and hold ISO 27001 certification at the system level. Whispli offers regional EU hosting, 70+ languages, a Voice AI phone hotline, and a mobile app. Pricing is not published — enterprise sales engagement is required, with reports suggesting starting around €3,000/year.</p> <h2 id="quick-comparison"> Quick comparison <a href="#quick-comparison" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Feature</th> <th>EthicsPortal</th> <th>Whispli</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Pricing</strong></td> <td>€49/month flat</td> <td>Custom (~€3,000+/year, sales required)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Self-serve signup</strong></td> <td>Yes, instant</td> <td>No — sales engagement required</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Encryption</strong></td> <td>Yes (non-deterministic ActiveRecord Encryption)</td> <td>Yes (customer-managed encryption keys available)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>EU hosting</strong></td> <td>Yes (Hetzner, Germany)</td> <td>Yes (optional EU region)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>File metadata stripping</strong></td> <td>Yes (EXIF, GPS, author info)</td> <td>Not publicly documented</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>IP anonymization</strong></td> <td>Yes (one-way hash, no storage)</td> <td>Yes (no IP/device identifiers collected)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Voice AI hotline</strong></td> <td>No</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Mobile app</strong></td> <td>No</td> <td>Yes (iOS and Android)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Audit trail</strong></td> <td>Yes, append-only</td> <td>Yes, immutable</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Deadline tracking</strong></td> <td>Yes (7-day and 3-month with notifications)</td> <td>Yes</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Languages</strong></td> <td>EN, FR, PL (more coming)</td> <td>70+</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>ISO 27001</strong></td> <td>No</td> <td>Yes (system-level)</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Conflicts of interest module</strong></td> <td>No</td> <td>Yes (Whispli Disclosures)</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="where-whispli-is-strong"> Where Whispli is strong <a href="#where-whispli-is-strong" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Enterprise-grade security.</strong> ISO 27001 certified at the system level (not just hosting) and customer-managed encryption keys. This is a higher bar than most competitors.</li> <li><strong>Voice AI hotline.</strong> AI-powered voice intake that transcribes verbal disclosures into structured cases with anonymity protections. Useful for distributed workforces where written reporting is impractical.</li> <li><strong>Mobile apps.</strong> Native iOS and Android apps for secure reporting from anywhere with real-time notifications.</li> <li><strong>70+ languages.</strong> Covers virtually every EU language plus global deployment.</li> <li><strong>Beyond whistleblowing.</strong> Separate modules for conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, and employee relations (Pulse surveys).</li> </ul> <h2 id="where-ethicsportal-is-different"> Where EthicsPortal is different <a href="#where-ethicsportal-is-different" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>€49/month vs. ~€3,000+/year.</strong> EthicsPortal costs roughly one-fifth of Whispli’s estimated starting price. For SMEs that need Directive compliance without enterprise features, the cost difference is significant.</li> <li><strong>Instant self-serve.</strong> No sales call, no demo, no onboarding project. Sign up, configure your portal, share the link. Whispli requires enterprise sales engagement and implementation.</li> <li><strong>Published privacy engineering.</strong> EthicsPortal documents its full anonymity architecture publicly: one-way IP hashing, EXIF stripping methodology by file type, non-deterministic encryption details, ClamAV scanning. This documentation is available to anyone evaluating the platform.</li> <li><strong>Article-by-article Directive mapping.</strong> EthicsPortal publishes a <a href="/directive-coverage/">Directive 2019/1937 coverage map</a> matching each feature to specific Directive articles — useful for compliance officers documenting their channel.</li> </ul> <h2 id="who-should-choose-whispli"> Who should choose Whispli <a href="#who-should-choose-whispli" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <p>Whispli is the right choice for large, global enterprises (500+ employees across multiple countries) that need ISO 27001 certification, Voice AI for frontline workers, customer-managed encryption keys, and modules beyond whistleblowing (conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality). If your compliance team expects board-ready reporting dashboards and multi-entity governance at scale, Whispli is built for that.</p> <h2 id="who-should-choose-ethicsportal"> Who should choose EthicsPortal <a href="#who-should-choose-ethicsportal" class="ml-1 text-base-content/30 hover:text-base-content/60 no-underline" aria-label="Link to this section">#</a> </h2> <p>EthicsPortal is the better fit for SMEs and mid-sized companies (50–500 employees) that need EU Directive 2019/1937 compliance without enterprise complexity or pricing. If your reporting channel needs to be operational today, not after a weeks-long implementation project, and your budget is closer to €50/month than €3,000/year, EthicsPortal delivers full Directive compliance at a fraction of the cost.</p> <hr> <p><a href="/pricing/">Deploy your reporting channel →</a> </p>support@ethicsportal.eu (EthicsPortal)