OpenBlow vs whistlebox

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

At a glance

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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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: OpenBlow and whistlebox
Attribute	OpenBlow	whistlebox
Headquarters	Rome, Italy	Dachau, Germany
Ownership	Private, Laser Romae s.r.l. (Italy)	Private - DSM-Online GmbH (Dachau, Germany); the site also brands whistlebox as a product of CPExperts GmbH
Pricing	Not published. Procurement is contact-sales with custom implementation; a partner/reseller program is offered.	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	Enterprise sales only	Self-serve sign-up
Free trial	No	✓ Yes
EU data hosting	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 (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	AgID/ACN SaaS qualification (vendor-stated) Cloud Security Alliance STAR registry (vendor-stated)	None published
National laws referenced	EU Directive 2019/1937 Italy (D.Lgs 24/2023) Italy (D.Lgs 231/2001)	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 OpenBlow and whistlebox differ

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

OpenBlow vs whistlebox: common questions

Does OpenBlow or whistlebox host whistleblower data in the EU?

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

How many EU member states do OpenBlow and whistlebox cover?

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

Is OpenBlow or whistlebox ISO 27001 certified?

Neither lists an ISO 27001 certification.

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

OpenBlow is priced at Not published. Procurement is contact-sales with custom implementation; a partner/reseller program is offered.. 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 OpenBlow routes buyers through a demo or sales process.

Do OpenBlow or whistlebox use AI on whistleblower reports?

Neither processes report content with AI.

Another option in this directory

OpenBlow 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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