EQS Integrity Line

EQS Integrity Line is whistleblowing software for organisations that need employees and third parties to report wrongdoing internally. It suits teams that need anonymous, multilingual reporting alongside managed casework. Its paid entry plan is unusually clear, but advanced features and Enterprise pricing make the right tier worth checking carefully.

Overview

The service keeps anonymous reporting connected to case handling: a whistleblower can continue a confidential conversation through a secure mailbox, while configurable permissions, access controls and revision logs help compliance teams manage sensitive reports. That combination is valuable when reports need follow-up without requiring the reporter to identify themselves.

Organisations can add reports received by letter, email, telephone or meetings to the same process; a telephone channel is possible on Enterprise. The system supports more than 80 languages and can automatically translate cases and dialogue, which is a practical advantage for organisations whose workforce spans countries.

Dashboards, interactive charts, real-time analysis, search and filters support ongoing compliance reporting, and cases can be downloaded as Excel files. EQS says the system is hosted in Germany in ISO 27001-certified data centres, with end-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication and regular external security audits. The vendor also says the product supports GDPR and EU Whistleblowing Directive compliance, and its reporting channel complies with WCAG 2.1.

Key features

Anonymous reporting is paired with workflow automation and custom intake forms, so the channel can support structured intake and case follow-up rather than just collecting messages. Single sign-on is also supported. Professional adds an authorisation concept and real-time reporting; those are meaningful additions for teams that need more control over access and closer monitoring.

Implementation support is part of the offer: packages include email and an online service portal, and EQS says project managers provide implementation support and best-practice consulting. That may help organisations setting up a formal process, though the Essential trial is limited to portal and case management features.

Pricing

There is no free plan. Essential costs £85.00 per month and is positioned for small and medium-sized companies. It includes a ready-to-use solution, standard case management and over 80 languages, making it the clearest starting point for organisations that need the core reporting and case process without customisation.

Professional costs £170.00 per month. It adds customisation options, extended case management with an authorisation concept and real-time reporting. The higher price makes sense for teams that need those controls and reporting capabilities; buyers who only need standard case handling may not need to step up.

Enterprise has custom pricing and is described as a full-feature solution with customisation, extensive case management and advanced reporting. A telephone channel is possible at this tier, so organisations that need phone reporting should consider it. A free Essential trial runs for seven days after the demo system is set up and gives access to the portal and case management features.

Platforms

EQS Integrity Line runs on Android, iOS and the web, covering mobile reporting as well as browser-based administration.

Who it's for

Essential is explicitly aimed at small and medium-sized companies; the wider product also addresses large companies, corporations and public-sector organisations. Its language support, cross-channel intake and case controls are relevant to organisations coordinating reports across countries or teams. Smaller buyers should weigh the fixed monthly cost against their need for a dedicated reporting channel, while larger or more complex programmes may need Professional or Enterprise capabilities.

Pros and cons

Pros: Anonymous two-way dialogue through a secure mailbox lets teams follow up without requiring a whistleblower to reveal their identity.

Pros: More than 80 languages and automatic translation make the system better suited to multilingual reporting than a single-language intake channel.

Pros: Essential and Professional have clear monthly prices, and the seven-day trial provides access to the portal and case management.

Cons: Enterprise pricing is custom, and the telephone channel is only possible on that tier, making cost harder to assess for organisations that need phone reporting.

Cons: The Essential trial lasts only seven days and does not cover the full range of higher-tier capabilities.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison of products in this category, see Whistleblower Hotline Software.

Whistleblower Software is worth considering for web-only deployments with employee-count-based Core plans priced in euros.

EthicsGlobal CaseManager may fit organisations that want mobile and web access and a configuration-based plan with country, language, worksite, user and evidence-storage limits.

GlobaLeaks is the alternative for organisations that prefer free, open-source, self-hosted software and can manage their own hosting.

NotMe offers mobile and web access, a free plan and a paid platform plan at $99.00 per month based on employee count.

iVoiceUp is another option, with mobile, web, API and self-hosted platforms and plans differentiated by admin accounts and automation paths.

OpenWhistle is a free, self-hosted alternative for organisations prepared to pay for and run their own server.

Whispli Core is another paid option with plans defined by licence counts and, on some tiers, automation and workflow allowances.

Whistlelink is worth comparing for web-only buyers seeking an annual employee-count plan, including a 0–49 employee tier at €79.00 per month.

Verdict

EQS Integrity Line is a strong fit for organisations that want anonymous reporting, multilingual intake and structured case management in one service. Essential gives smaller companies a defined-price entry point, while Professional adds controls and real-time reporting for more demanding programmes. Look elsewhere if you need a free or self-hosted system, or if you need to know the cost of Enterprise before committing to a telephone channel.