GlobalSuite vs OpenBlow

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

At a glance

GlobalSuite

Whistleblowing channel module inside the GlobalSuite GRC platform from Spanish vendor GlobalSuite Solutions, aligned with Spain's Ley 2/2023.

Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
Pricing: Not published. The whistleblowing channel is offered in Starter, Enterprise, and Plus versions; prices are quote-only via a demo request.
EU data hosting: EU (named data centre)
EU member states referenced: 1 of 27
Certifications: ISO 27001 + 6 more
AI on report content: No AI processing of report content

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OpenBlow

Italian whistleblowing platform from Laser Romae s.r.l., offered as an AgID-qualified SaaS or on-premise install and built for D.Lgs 24/2023, D.Lgs 231/01, and GDPR.

Headquarters: Rome, Italy
Pricing: Not published. Procurement is contact-sales with custom implementation; a partner/reseller program is offered.
EU data hosting: Not disclosed
EU member states referenced: 1 of 27
Certifications: AgID/ACN SaaS qualification (vendor-stated)
AI on report content: No AI processing of report content

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Full facts, side by side

Full facts, side by side: GlobalSuite and OpenBlow
Attribute	GlobalSuite	OpenBlow
Headquarters	Madrid, Spain	Rome, Italy
Founded	2006	Undisclosed
Ownership	Private, GlobalSuite Solutions (Spain)	Private, Laser Romae s.r.l. (Italy)
Pricing	Not published. The whistleblowing channel is offered in Starter, Enterprise, and Plus versions; prices are quote-only via a demo request.	Not published. Procurement is contact-sales with custom implementation; a partner/reseller program is offered.
Pricing model	Quote only	Quote only
Procurement model	Demo required	Enterprise sales only
Free trial	No	No
EU data hosting	EU (named data centre) Data centres within the European Union, described as three geo-distributed processing centres (vendor-stated)	Not disclosed Runs on an unnamed Cloud Service Provider qualified under AgID/ACN SaaS requirements and enlisted in Cloud Security Alliance STAR (vendor-stated); on-premise install within the customer's own infrastructure is also offered.
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	ISO/IEC 27001 (vendor-stated, company-level) ISO 22301 (vendor-stated, company-level) ISO 20000 (vendor-stated, company-level) ISO 9001 (vendor-stated, company-level) ISO 37001 (vendor-stated, company-level) UNE 19601 (vendor-stated, company-level) ENS (vendor-stated, company-level)	AgID/ACN SaaS qualification (vendor-stated) Cloud Security Alliance STAR registry (vendor-stated)
National laws referenced	EU Directive 2019/1937 Spain (Ley 2/2023)	EU Directive 2019/1937 Italy (D.Lgs 24/2023) Italy (D.Lgs 231/2001)
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 GlobalSuite and OpenBlow differ

GlobalSuite can host report data inside the EU, while OpenBlow does not publish an EU hosting option. GlobalSuite references 1 of the 27 EU member states and OpenBlow references 1. GlobalSuite lists ISO 27001 certification; OpenBlow does not. Both route buyers through a demo or sales process rather than self-serve sign-up. 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.

GlobalSuite vs OpenBlow: common questions

Does GlobalSuite or OpenBlow host whistleblower data in the EU?

GlobalSuite can host report data inside the EU, while OpenBlow does not publish an EU hosting option.

How many EU member states do GlobalSuite and OpenBlow cover?

GlobalSuite references 1 of the 27 EU member states and OpenBlow references 1.

Is GlobalSuite or OpenBlow ISO 27001 certified?

GlobalSuite lists ISO 27001 certification; OpenBlow does not.

How do GlobalSuite and OpenBlow pricing and sign-up compare?

GlobalSuite is priced at Not published. The whistleblowing channel is offered in Starter, Enterprise, and Plus versions; prices are quote-only via a demo request.. OpenBlow is priced at Not published. Procurement is contact-sales with custom implementation; a partner/reseller program is offered.. Both route buyers through a demo or sales process rather than self-serve sign-up.

Do GlobalSuite or OpenBlow use AI on whistleblower reports?

Neither processes report content with AI.

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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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