Whisly vs whistlebox

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

At a glance

Whisly

Hungarian whistleblower platform aligned to Act XXV of 2023. Regional presence in Slovakia via a dedicated domain.

Headquarters: Hungary
Pricing: Hungary pricing: 0-50 employees HUF 19,000/month, 50-500 HUF 29,000/month, 500-1000 HUF 39,000/month, 1000+ custom. Slovakia pricing: 0-50 employees €49/month, 50-500 €79/month, 500-1000 €119/month, 1000+ custom.
EU data hosting: Not disclosed
EU member states referenced: 2 of 27
Certifications: None published
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

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Full facts, side by side

Full facts, side by side: Whisly and whistlebox
Attribute	Whisly	whistlebox
Headquarters	Hungary	Dachau, Germany
Ownership	Whisly Kft.	Private - DSM-Online GmbH (Dachau, Germany); the site also brands whistlebox as a product of CPExperts GmbH
Pricing	Hungary pricing: 0-50 employees HUF 19,000/month, 50-500 HUF 29,000/month, 500-1000 HUF 39,000/month, 1000+ custom. Slovakia pricing: 0-50 employees €49/month, 50-500 €79/month, 500-1000 €119/month, 1000+ custom.	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	Flat published rate	Tiered (per employee)
Procurement model	Demo required	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	3 of 24	Partial
Total reporting languages	5	12
AI on report content	Undisclosed	No AI processing of report content
Certifications	None published	None published
National laws referenced	Hungary (2023. évi XXV. törvény) Slovakia (Zákon č. 54/2019, as amended) 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	24 May 2026	19 July 2026

How Whisly and whistlebox differ

whistlebox can host report data inside the EU, while Whisly does not publish an EU hosting option. Whisly references 2 of the 27 EU member states and whistlebox references 1. Neither lists an ISO 27001 certification. whistlebox offers self-serve sign-up, whereas Whisly routes buyers through a demo or sales process. Whisly 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.

Whisly vs whistlebox: common questions

Does Whisly or whistlebox host whistleblower data in the EU?

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

How many EU member states do Whisly and whistlebox cover?

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

Is Whisly or whistlebox ISO 27001 certified?

Neither lists an ISO 27001 certification.

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

Whisly is priced at Hungary pricing: 0-50 employees HUF 19,000/month, 50-500 HUF 29,000/month, 500-1000 HUF 39,000/month, 1000+ custom. Slovakia pricing: 0-50 employees €49/month, 50-500 €79/month, 500-1000 €119/month, 1000+ custom.. 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 Whisly routes buyers through a demo or sales process.

Do Whisly or whistlebox use AI on whistleblower reports?

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

Another option in this directory

Whisly 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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