SpeakUp vs whistlebox

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

At a glance

SpeakUp

Whistleblowing and ethics platform from People Intouch / SpeakUp (Amsterdam).

Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pricing: Essential starts at €3,000/year for organizations up to 1,000 employees. Enterprise is custom-priced.
EU data hosting: Not disclosed
EU member states referenced: 2 of 27
Certifications: ISO 27001 + 3 more
AI on report content: Processes report content with AI / translation

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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: SpeakUp and whistlebox
Attribute	SpeakUp	whistlebox
Headquarters	Amsterdam, Netherlands	Dachau, Germany
Founded	2004	Undisclosed
Ownership	Private — backed by Fortino Capital	Private - DSM-Online GmbH (Dachau, Germany); the site also brands whistlebox as a product of CPExperts GmbH
Customers (vendor claim)	Homepage states 750+ companies and 5M+ users; about page also states 600+ companies (vendor claims)	Undisclosed
Pricing	Essential starts at €3,000/year for organizations up to 1,000 employees. Enterprise is custom-priced.	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	Tiered (per employee)	Tiered (per employee)
Procurement model	Mixed	Self-serve sign-up
Free trial	No	✓ Yes
EU data hosting	Not disclosed	EU (named data centre) German data centre (vendor-stated); hosting provider not named on public pages reviewed
EU member states referenced	2 of 27	1 of 27
EU reporting languages	Undisclosed	Partial
Total reporting languages	99	12
AI on report content	Processes report content with AI / translation	No AI processing of report content
Certifications	ISO 27001 ISO 27701 ISAE 3000 Type II / SOC 2 quarterly audit TISAX	None published
National laws referenced	EU Directive 2019/1937 Germany (Supply Chain Act / LkSG)	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	24 May 2026	19 July 2026

How SpeakUp and whistlebox differ

whistlebox can host report data inside the EU, while SpeakUp does not publish an EU hosting option. SpeakUp references 2 of the 27 EU member states and whistlebox references 1. SpeakUp lists ISO 27001 certification; whistlebox does not. whistlebox offers self-serve sign-up, whereas SpeakUp routes buyers through a demo or sales process. SpeakUp processes report content with AI, while whistlebox does not. 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.

SpeakUp vs whistlebox: common questions

Does SpeakUp or whistlebox host whistleblower data in the EU?

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

How many EU member states do SpeakUp and whistlebox cover?

SpeakUp references 2 of the 27 EU member states and whistlebox references 1.

Is SpeakUp or whistlebox ISO 27001 certified?

SpeakUp lists ISO 27001 certification; whistlebox does not.

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

SpeakUp is priced at Essential starts at €3,000/year for organizations up to 1,000 employees. Enterprise is custom-priced.. 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 SpeakUp routes buyers through a demo or sales process.

Do SpeakUp or whistlebox use AI on whistleblower reports?

SpeakUp processes report content with AI, while whistlebox does not.

Another option in this directory

SpeakUp 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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