GlobalSuite vs whistlebox

Side-by-side facts for GlobalSuite and whistlebox, 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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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: GlobalSuite and whistlebox
Attribute	GlobalSuite	whistlebox
Headquarters	Madrid, Spain	Dachau, Germany
Founded	2006	Undisclosed
Ownership	Private, GlobalSuite Solutions (Spain)	Private - DSM-Online GmbH (Dachau, Germany); the site also brands whistlebox as a product of CPExperts GmbH
Pricing	Not published. The whistleblowing channel is offered in Starter, Enterprise, and Plus versions; prices are quote-only via a demo request.	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	EU (named data centre) Data centres within the European Union, described as three geo-distributed processing centres (vendor-stated)	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	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)	None published
National laws referenced	EU Directive 2019/1937 Spain (Ley 2/2023)	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 GlobalSuite and whistlebox differ

Both GlobalSuite and whistlebox can host whistleblower report data inside the EU. GlobalSuite references 1 of the 27 EU member states and whistlebox references 1. GlobalSuite lists ISO 27001 certification; whistlebox does not. whistlebox offers self-serve sign-up, whereas GlobalSuite 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.

GlobalSuite vs whistlebox: common questions

Does GlobalSuite or whistlebox host whistleblower data in the EU?

Both GlobalSuite and whistlebox can host whistleblower report data inside the EU.

How many EU member states do GlobalSuite and whistlebox cover?

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

Is GlobalSuite or whistlebox ISO 27001 certified?

GlobalSuite lists ISO 27001 certification; whistlebox does not.

How do GlobalSuite and whistlebox 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.. 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 GlobalSuite routes buyers through a demo or sales process.

Do GlobalSuite or whistlebox 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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