WhistlePort vs Zateo

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

At a glance

WhistlePort

German whistleblowing channel operated by the law firm VON RUEDEN, with a self-serve platform tier from EUR 69/month and an optional attorney-run case-handling service.

Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
Pricing: Paket 1 (platform) EUR 69/month; Paket 2 (platform + employee training) EUR 69/month plus a one-time EUR 499 setup fee; Paket 3 (full-service) EUR 69/month plus EUR 79/month for attorney-run case handling. All prices plus 19% VAT.
EU data hosting: EU (named data centre)
EU member states referenced: 1 of 27
Certifications: ISO 27001
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: WhistlePort and Zateo
Attribute	WhistlePort	Zateo
Headquarters	Berlin, Germany	Wietzen, Germany
Ownership	Law firm (VON RUEDEN Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten, Berlin, Germany; USt-IdNr DE-279218916; Amtsgericht Charlottenburg PR 732)	Private - Selfox UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Wietzen, Germany (Amtsgericht Walsrode HRB 207827)
Pricing	Paket 1 (platform) EUR 69/month; Paket 2 (platform + employee training) EUR 69/month plus a one-time EUR 499 setup fee; Paket 3 (full-service) EUR 69/month plus EUR 79/month for attorney-run case handling. All prices plus 19% VAT.	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	Tiered (per employee)	Tiered (per employee)
Procurement model	Mixed	Self-serve sign-up
Free trial	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
EU data hosting	EU (named data centre) German data centre in Nuremberg, stated as ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified (certification held by the data-centre operator, not the vendor)	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	Undisclosed	Undisclosed
Total reporting languages	Undisclosed	Undisclosed
AI on report content	No AI processing of report content	No AI processing of report content
Certifications	ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (data-centre operator only; vendor not certified)	None published
National laws referenced	EU Directive 2019/1937 Germany (HinSchG)	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	19 July 2026	19 July 2026

How WhistlePort and Zateo differ

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

WhistlePort vs Zateo: common questions

Does WhistlePort or Zateo host whistleblower data in the EU?

Both WhistlePort and Zateo can host whistleblower report data inside the EU.

How many EU member states do WhistlePort and Zateo cover?

WhistlePort references 1 of the 27 EU member states and Zateo references 1.

Is WhistlePort or Zateo ISO 27001 certified?

WhistlePort lists ISO 27001 certification; Zateo does not.

How do WhistlePort and Zateo pricing and sign-up compare?

WhistlePort is priced at Paket 1 (platform) EUR 69/month; Paket 2 (platform + employee training) EUR 69/month plus a one-time EUR 499 setup fee; Paket 3 (full-service) EUR 69/month plus EUR 79/month for attorney-run case handling. All prices plus 19% VAT.. 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.).. Zateo offers self-serve sign-up, whereas WhistlePort routes buyers through a demo or sales process.

Do WhistlePort or Zateo use AI on whistleblower reports?

Neither processes report content with AI.

Another option in this directory

WhistlePort and Zateo 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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