SpeakUp vs WorkInConfidence

Side-by-side facts for SpeakUp and WorkInConfidence, 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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WorkInConfidence

UK anonymous speak-up and whistleblowing channel with two-way anonymous conversations and HR case management, from WorkInConfidence Ltd.

Headquarters: East Grinstead, United Kingdom
Pricing: G-Cloud service definition lists GBP 0.06 to GBP 1.13 per user per month. The vendor's own website does not publish pricing and is demo-led.
EU data hosting: Not disclosed
EU member states referenced: —
Certifications: Cyber Essentials Plus (vendor site)
AI on report content: Processes report content with AI / translation

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Full facts, side by side

Full facts, side by side: SpeakUp and WorkInConfidence
Attribute	SpeakUp	WorkInConfidence
Headquarters	Amsterdam, Netherlands	East Grinstead, United Kingdom
Founded	2004	2012
Ownership	Private — backed by Fortino Capital	Private - WorkInConfidence Ltd (England and Wales company no. 08255296)
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.	G-Cloud service definition lists GBP 0.06 to GBP 1.13 per user per month. The vendor's own website does not publish pricing and is demo-led.
Pricing model	Tiered (per employee)	Mixed
Procurement model	Mixed	Demo required
Free trial	No	No
EU data hosting	Not disclosed	Not disclosed Amazon Web Services (AWS); data stored in the United Kingdom (G-Cloud service definition)
EU member states referenced	2 of 27	—
EU reporting languages	Undisclosed	Undisclosed
Total reporting languages	99	Undisclosed
AI on report content	Processes report content with AI / translation	Processes report content with AI / translation
Certifications	ISO 27001 ISO 27701 ISAE 3000 Type II / SOC 2 quarterly audit TISAX	Cyber Essentials Plus (vendor site) IASME cyber assurance NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit
National laws referenced	EU Directive 2019/1937 Germany (Supply Chain Act / LkSG)	United Kingdom (public whistleblowing guidance referenced; no statute named on public pages)
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 WorkInConfidence differ

Neither SpeakUp nor WorkInConfidence publishes a confirmed EU data-hosting option. SpeakUp references 2 of the 27 EU member states and WorkInConfidence references 0. SpeakUp lists ISO 27001 certification; WorkInConfidence does not. Both route buyers through a demo or sales process rather than self-serve sign-up. Both process report content with AI or automated translation. 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 WorkInConfidence: common questions

Does SpeakUp or WorkInConfidence host whistleblower data in the EU?

Neither SpeakUp nor WorkInConfidence publishes a confirmed EU data-hosting option.

How many EU member states do SpeakUp and WorkInConfidence cover?

SpeakUp references 2 of the 27 EU member states and WorkInConfidence references 0.

Is SpeakUp or WorkInConfidence ISO 27001 certified?

SpeakUp lists ISO 27001 certification; WorkInConfidence does not.

How do SpeakUp and WorkInConfidence 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.. WorkInConfidence is priced at G-Cloud service definition lists GBP 0.06 to GBP 1.13 per user per month. The vendor's own website does not publish pricing and is demo-led.. Both route buyers through a demo or sales process rather than self-serve sign-up.

Do SpeakUp or WorkInConfidence use AI on whistleblower reports?

Both process report content with AI or automated translation.

Another option in this directory

SpeakUp and WorkInConfidence 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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