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Visslan vs whistlebox

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

At a glance

Visslan logo

Visslan

Swedish whistleblower platform, acquired by Whistlelink in June 2025. Public annual pricing from SEK 6,000 / €600.

Headquarters
Sweden
Pricing
Banded by employee count: SEK 6,000/year (<50), SEK 8,000/year (50–249), SEK 11,000/year (250–499), SEK 15,000/year (500–999), quote for 1,000+. English page shows €600 / €800 / €1,100 / €1,500 equivalents. No startup fees or binding period.
EU data hosting
EU (named data centre)
EU member states referenced
1 of 27
Certifications
ISO 27001
AI on report content
Undisclosed
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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

Full facts, side by side

Full facts, side by side: Visslan and whistlebox
AttributeVisslanwhistlebox
HeadquartersSwedenDachau, Germany
OwnershipThe Whistle Compliance Solutions AB (559327-2999); acquired by Whistlelink in June 2025Private - DSM-Online GmbH (Dachau, Germany); the site also brands whistlebox as a product of CPExperts GmbH
PricingBanded by employee count: SEK 6,000/year (<50), SEK 8,000/year (50–249), SEK 11,000/year (250–499), SEK 15,000/year (500–999), quote for 1,000+. English page shows €600 / €800 / €1,100 / €1,500 equivalents. No startup fees or binding period.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 modelTiered (per employee)Tiered (per employee)
Procurement modelMixedSelf-serve sign-up
Free trial✓ Yes✓ Yes
EU data hostingEU (named data centre)EU (named data centre)
German data centre (vendor-stated); hosting provider not named on public pages reviewed
EU member states referenced1 of 271 of 27
EU reporting languagesPartialPartial
Total reporting languages512
AI on report contentUndisclosedNo AI processing of report content
Certifications
  • ISO 27001-certified hosting (vendor-stated)
None published
National laws referenced
  • Sweden (Lag 2021:890, visselblåsarlagen)
  • EU Directive 2019/1937
  • 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

How Visslan and whistlebox differ

Both Visslan and whistlebox can host whistleblower report data inside the EU. Visslan references 1 of the 27 EU member states and whistlebox references 1. Visslan lists ISO 27001 certification; whistlebox does not. whistlebox offers self-serve sign-up, whereas Visslan routes buyers through a demo or sales process. Visslan 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.

Visslan vs whistlebox: common questions

Does Visslan or whistlebox host whistleblower data in the EU?
Both Visslan and whistlebox can host whistleblower report data inside the EU.
How many EU member states do Visslan and whistlebox cover?
Visslan references 1 of the 27 EU member states and whistlebox references 1.
Is Visslan or whistlebox ISO 27001 certified?
Visslan lists ISO 27001 certification; whistlebox does not.
How do Visslan and whistlebox pricing and sign-up compare?
Visslan is priced at Banded by employee count: SEK 6,000/year (<50), SEK 8,000/year (50–249), SEK 11,000/year (250–499), SEK 15,000/year (500–999), quote for 1,000+. English page shows €600 / €800 / €1,100 / €1,500 equivalents. No startup fees or binding period.. 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 Visslan routes buyers through a demo or sales process.
Do Visslan or whistlebox use AI on whistleblower reports?
Visslan processes report content with AI, while whistlebox does not.

Another option in this directory

Visslan 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 logo

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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