Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu vs Zateo

Side-by-side facts for Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu and Zateo, sourced from vendor-published materials. Both platforms market themselves for EU Directive 2019/1937 compliance.

At a glance

Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu

Romanian whistleblowing software marketed via Whistleblow.ro and sold through avertizori.eu, with a live public demo at app.whistleblow.ro.

Headquarters: Bucharest, Romania
Pricing: Public pricing is split across two vendor domains: avertizori.eu lists RON 990/year excluding VAT for the annual software subscription plus RON 190 one-time documentation; whistleblow.ro lists RON 2,990/year including 19% VAT for the technical-implementation annual subscription plus RON 990 one-time documentation, invoiced in LEI. Outsourced handling is quote-based.
EU data hosting: EU (named data centre)
EU member states referenced: 1 of 27
Certifications: ISO 27001 + 1 more
AI on report content: No AI processing of report content

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Zateo

German whistleblowing SaaS from Selfox UG with published tiers from EUR 79/month, anonymous reporting, and Germany-based hosting on an ISO/IEC 27001-certified provider.

Headquarters: Wietzen, Germany
Pricing: Compliance Basic EUR 79/month, Compliance Pro EUR 119/month, Compliance Ultimate from EUR 399/month; all quoted monthly but billed annually, plus German VAT (zzgl. MwSt.).
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: Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu and Zateo
Attribute	Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu	Zateo
Headquarters	Bucharest, Romania	Wietzen, Germany
Ownership	DOTCOM IT PRO SRL	Private - Selfox UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Wietzen, Germany (Amtsgericht Walsrode HRB 207827)
Pricing	Public pricing is split across two vendor domains: avertizori.eu lists RON 990/year excluding VAT for the annual software subscription plus RON 190 one-time documentation; whistleblow.ro lists RON 2,990/year including 19% VAT for the technical-implementation annual subscription plus RON 990 one-time documentation, invoiced in LEI. Outsourced handling is quote-based.	Compliance Basic EUR 79/month, Compliance Pro EUR 119/month, Compliance Ultimate from EUR 399/month; all quoted monthly but billed annually, plus German VAT (zzgl. MwSt.).
Pricing model	Mixed	Tiered (per employee)
Procurement model	Self-serve sign-up	Self-serve sign-up
Free trial	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
EU data hosting	EU (named data centre) Avertizori security page says data is stored on EU servers in Germany; the DPA lists Romarg (Romania), Hetzner (Germany), and Netcup GmbH (Germany) among current subprocessors.	EU (named data centre) Germany-based hosting on an ISO/IEC 27001-certified provider (Hetzner, vendor-stated)
EU member states referenced	1 of 27	1 of 27
EU reporting languages	Partial	Undisclosed
Total reporting languages	1	Undisclosed
AI on report content	No AI processing of report content	No AI processing of report content
Certifications	ISO 27001 ISO 37001	None published
National laws referenced	Romania whistleblower law (law number not disclosed on public pages reviewed) 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 Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu and Zateo differ

Both Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu and Zateo can host whistleblower report data inside the EU. Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu references 1 of the 27 EU member states and Zateo references 1. Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu lists ISO 27001 certification; Zateo does not. Both offer self-serve sign-up without a mandatory sales call. 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.

Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu vs Zateo: common questions

Does Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu or Zateo host whistleblower data in the EU?

Both Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu and Zateo can host whistleblower report data inside the EU.

How many EU member states do Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu and Zateo cover?

Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu references 1 of the 27 EU member states and Zateo references 1.

Is Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu or Zateo ISO 27001 certified?

Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu lists ISO 27001 certification; Zateo does not.

How do Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu and Zateo pricing and sign-up compare?

Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu is priced at Public pricing is split across two vendor domains: avertizori.eu lists RON 990/year excluding VAT for the annual software subscription plus RON 190 one-time documentation; whistleblow.ro lists RON 2,990/year including 19% VAT for the technical-implementation annual subscription plus RON 990 one-time documentation, invoiced in LEI. Outsourced handling is quote-based.. Zateo is priced at Compliance Basic EUR 79/month, Compliance Pro EUR 119/month, Compliance Ultimate from EUR 399/month; all quoted monthly but billed annually, plus German VAT (zzgl. MwSt.).. Both offer self-serve sign-up without a mandatory sales call.

Do Whistleblow.ro / avertizori.eu or Zateo use AI on whistleblower reports?

Neither processes report content with AI.

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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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