Falcony vs Zateo

Side-by-side facts for Falcony and Zateo, 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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Zateo

German whistleblowing SaaS from Selfox UG with published tiers from EUR 79/month, anonymous reporting, and Germany-based hosting on an ISO/IEC 27001-certified provider.

Headquarters: Wietzen, Germany
Pricing: Compliance Basic EUR 79/month, Compliance Pro EUR 119/month, Compliance Ultimate from EUR 399/month; all quoted monthly but billed annually, plus German VAT (zzgl. MwSt.).
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 Zateo
Attribute	Falcony	Zateo
Headquarters	Finland	Wietzen, Germany
Founded	2012	Undisclosed
Ownership	Private, part of the WeKomply group (VIA equity portfolio); Falcony based in Finland	Private - Selfox UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Wietzen, Germany (Amtsgericht Walsrode HRB 207827)
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.	Compliance Basic EUR 79/month, Compliance Pro EUR 119/month, Compliance Ultimate from EUR 399/month; all quoted monthly but billed annually, plus German VAT (zzgl. MwSt.).
Pricing model	Quote only	Tiered (per employee)
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-based hosting on an ISO/IEC 27001-certified provider (Hetzner, vendor-stated)
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	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 Falcony and Zateo differ

Both Falcony and Zateo can host whistleblower report data inside the EU. Falcony references 1 of the 27 EU member states and Zateo references 1. Neither lists an ISO 27001 certification. Zateo 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 Zateo: common questions

Does Falcony or Zateo host whistleblower data in the EU?

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

How many EU member states do Falcony and Zateo cover?

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

Is Falcony or Zateo ISO 27001 certified?

Neither lists an ISO 27001 certification.

How do Falcony and Zateo 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.. Zateo is priced at Compliance Basic EUR 79/month, Compliance Pro EUR 119/month, Compliance Ultimate from EUR 399/month; all quoted monthly but billed annually, plus German VAT (zzgl. MwSt.).. Zateo offers self-serve sign-up, whereas Falcony routes buyers through a demo or sales process.

Do Falcony or Zateo use AI on whistleblower reports?

Neither processes report content with AI.

Another option in this directory

Falcony and Zateo 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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