Comunica Whistleblowing vs whistlebox

Side-by-side facts for Comunica Whistleblowing and whistlebox, sourced from vendor-published materials. Both platforms market themselves for EU Directive 2019/1937 compliance.

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Comunica Whistleblowing

Italian whistleblowing software from Unione Fiduciaria S.p.A. (Milan), used by more than 200,000 users and widely adopted in the banking and insurance sectors.

Headquarters: Milan, Italy
Pricing: Not published. Purchasing is handled through the vendor's consulting area; a demo is offered via a 'Prova la demo' link.
EU data hosting: Not disclosed
EU member states referenced: 1 of 27
Certifications: None published
AI on report content: No AI processing of report content

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whistlebox

German whistleblowing channel from DSM-Online GmbH aimed at the Mittelstand, with public headcount pricing from EUR 69/year and a 14-day self-serve trial.

Headquarters: Dachau, Germany
Pricing: Up to 50 employees EUR 69/year; 51-250 EUR 249/year; 251-500 EUR 499/year; 501-1,000 EUR 999/year; 1,000+ quote-only. Prices are annual on a 12-month contract.
EU data hosting: EU (named data centre)
EU member states referenced: 1 of 27
Certifications: None published
AI on report content: No AI processing of report content

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Full facts, side by side

Full facts, side by side: Comunica Whistleblowing and whistlebox
Attribute	Comunica Whistleblowing	whistlebox
Headquarters	Milan, Italy	Dachau, Germany
Founded	2015	Undisclosed
Ownership	Private. Unione Fiduciaria S.p.A. (Milan, Italy, VAT 01513210151), owned by a consortium of Italian banks	Private - DSM-Online GmbH (Dachau, Germany); the site also brands whistlebox as a product of CPExperts GmbH
Pricing	Not published. Purchasing is handled through the vendor's consulting area; a demo is offered via a 'Prova la demo' link.	Up to 50 employees EUR 69/year; 51-250 EUR 249/year; 251-500 EUR 499/year; 501-1,000 EUR 999/year; 1,000+ quote-only. Prices are annual on a 12-month contract.
Pricing model	Quote only	Tiered (per employee)
Procurement model	Demo required	Self-serve sign-up
Free trial	No	✓ Yes
EU data hosting	Not disclosed	EU (named data centre) German data centre (vendor-stated); hosting provider not named on public pages reviewed
EU member states referenced	1 of 27	1 of 27
EU reporting languages	Undisclosed	Partial
Total reporting languages	Undisclosed	12
AI on report content	No AI processing of report content	No AI processing of report content
Certifications	None published	None published
National laws referenced	EU Directive 2019/1937 Italy (D.Lgs 24/2023)	EU Directive 2019/1937 Germany (HinSchG)
Anonymous reporting	✓	✓
Case management	✓	✓
Multi-channel intake	✓	—
Public API	—	—
GDPR (vendor claim)	✓	✓
EU Directive 2019/1937 (vendor claim)	✓	✓
Last verified	19 July 2026	19 July 2026

How Comunica Whistleblowing and whistlebox differ

whistlebox can host report data inside the EU, while Comunica Whistleblowing does not publish an EU hosting option. Comunica Whistleblowing references 1 of the 27 EU member states and whistlebox references 1. Neither lists an ISO 27001 certification. whistlebox offers self-serve sign-up, whereas Comunica Whistleblowing routes buyers through a demo or sales process. Neither processes report content with AI. Both market themselves for EU Directive 2019/1937 compliance, so the better fit depends on your priorities around data residency, certification, pricing transparency, and use of AI.

Comunica Whistleblowing vs whistlebox: common questions

Does Comunica Whistleblowing or whistlebox host whistleblower data in the EU?

whistlebox can host report data inside the EU, while Comunica Whistleblowing does not publish an EU hosting option.

How many EU member states do Comunica Whistleblowing and whistlebox cover?

Comunica Whistleblowing references 1 of the 27 EU member states and whistlebox references 1.

Is Comunica Whistleblowing or whistlebox ISO 27001 certified?

Neither lists an ISO 27001 certification.

How do Comunica Whistleblowing and whistlebox pricing and sign-up compare?

Comunica Whistleblowing is priced at Not published. Purchasing is handled through the vendor's consulting area; a demo is offered via a 'Prova la demo' link.. whistlebox is priced at Up to 50 employees EUR 69/year; 51-250 EUR 249/year; 251-500 EUR 499/year; 501-1,000 EUR 999/year; 1,000+ quote-only. Prices are annual on a 12-month contract.. whistlebox offers self-serve sign-up, whereas Comunica Whistleblowing routes buyers through a demo or sales process.

Do Comunica Whistleblowing or whistlebox use AI on whistleblower reports?

Neither processes report content with AI.

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Comunica Whistleblowing and whistlebox are two of the platforms indexed here. If your shortlist is still open, one more worth comparing — with a different set of tradeoffs:

EthicsPortal

Whistleblower reporting portal hosted on Hetzner in Germany. Flat €60/month plan.

Headquarters: Poland
Pricing: €60/month, or €41.67/month billed annually (€500/year)
EU data hosting: EU (named data centre)
EU member states referenced: All 27
Certifications: ISO 27001
AI on report content: No AI processing of report content

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