Falcony vs hintcatcher

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

At a glance

Falcony

Finnish whistleblowing module within the Falcony reporting platform, offering an anonymous online reporting form and case management; the vendor acquired the First Whistle whistleblowing product in 2026.

Headquarters: Finland
Pricing: Not published on vendor pages reviewed. FAQ states site-based pricing is available upon request, annual billing only, and credit-card payment is not accepted. Third-party listings cite a starting price around EUR 120/month, unverified on vendor pages.
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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hintcatcher

German whistleblowing platform from product kitchen GmbH. Flat pricing from €39/month, independent of headcount.

Headquarters: Göppingen, Germany
Pricing: LITE €39, PLUS €59, PREMIUM €99 per month (net of VAT). PARTNER multi-tenant tier quote-based.
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: Falcony and hintcatcher
Attribute	Falcony	hintcatcher
Headquarters	Finland	Göppingen, Germany
Founded	2012	Undisclosed
Ownership	Private, part of the WeKomply group (VIA equity portfolio); Falcony based in Finland	Private — product kitchen GmbH
Customers (vendor claim)	Undisclosed	75,000+ employees across customer organisations (vendor claim)
Pricing	Not published on vendor pages reviewed. FAQ states site-based pricing is available upon request, annual billing only, and credit-card payment is not accepted. Third-party listings cite a starting price around EUR 120/month, unverified on vendor pages.	LITE €39, PLUS €59, PREMIUM €99 per month (net of VAT). PARTNER multi-tenant tier quote-based.
Pricing model	Quote only	Flat published rate
Procurement model	Demo required	Self-serve sign-up
Free trial	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
EU data hosting	EU (named data centre) Amazon Web Services European data centres (vendor-stated)	EU (named data centre) Germany; ISO 27001-certified hoster (hoster not named by vendor)
EU member states referenced	1 of 27	1 of 27
EU reporting languages	Undisclosed	Undisclosed
Total reporting languages	Undisclosed	Undisclosed
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	Germany (HinSchG) EU Directive 2019/1937
Anonymous reporting	✓	✓
Case management	✓	✓
Multi-channel intake	—	✓
Public API	—	—
GDPR (vendor claim)	✓	✓
EU Directive 2019/1937 (vendor claim)	✓	✓
Last verified	19 July 2026	24 May 2026

How Falcony and hintcatcher differ

Both Falcony and hintcatcher can host whistleblower report data inside the EU. Falcony references 1 of the 27 EU member states and hintcatcher references 1. Neither lists an ISO 27001 certification. hintcatcher offers self-serve sign-up, whereas Falcony 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.

Falcony vs hintcatcher: common questions

Does Falcony or hintcatcher host whistleblower data in the EU?

Both Falcony and hintcatcher can host whistleblower report data inside the EU.

How many EU member states do Falcony and hintcatcher cover?

Falcony references 1 of the 27 EU member states and hintcatcher references 1.

Is Falcony or hintcatcher ISO 27001 certified?

Neither lists an ISO 27001 certification.

How do Falcony and hintcatcher pricing and sign-up compare?

Falcony is priced at Not published on vendor pages reviewed. FAQ states site-based pricing is available upon request, annual billing only, and credit-card payment is not accepted. Third-party listings cite a starting price around EUR 120/month, unverified on vendor pages.. hintcatcher is priced at LITE €39, PLUS €59, PREMIUM €99 per month (net of VAT). PARTNER multi-tenant tier quote-based.. hintcatcher offers self-serve sign-up, whereas Falcony routes buyers through a demo or sales process.

Do Falcony or hintcatcher use AI on whistleblower reports?

Neither processes report content with AI.

Another option in this directory

Falcony and hintcatcher 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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