EQS Integrity Line vs Whistleblower Software

EQS Integrity Line is whistleblowing software for employees and third parties to report wrongdoing within an organisation. Reports can be anonymous, and a secure mailbox lets the reporter continue a conversation without disclosing their identity. Case management includes configurable authorisations, access controls and revision logs. The system supports over 80 languages and can automatically translate cases and dialogue. Compliance teams can use dashboards, charts, real-time analysis, search and filters, and download cases in Excel format. Organisations can combine reports from letters, email, phone calls and meetings; a telephone channel is available for Enterprise. EQS says the service is hosted in Germany and uses ISO 27001-certified data centres, encryption, two-factor authentication and regular external security audits. Essential costs £85 a month, while Professional costs £170 a month. A seven-day free trial of Essential begins after the demo system is set up. The product is available on Android, iOS and web.

Whistleblower Software provides a web-based reporting channel and case management for organizations handling whistleblowing reports. Reporters can submit anonymously or confidentially through a shared link or QR code, upload files, or use Report By Voice. Organizations can communicate with reporters after submission, including anonymously. Case tools include overviews, automatic delegation, access controls, deadline reminders, and statistics. Teams can customize the reporting page, questions, policies, and branding, and create separate links for branches or departments. The vendor says reports are end-to-end encrypted so that only the encryption key holder can view case data. It lists ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and an ISAE 3000 Type 2 report among its security credentials, and says data and backups are stored with AWS in Frankfurt. The system is designed to support compliance with the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive and US SOX Act Section 301, among other listed laws and codes. Core pricing for 0–49 employees is €99 a month, billed annually; a 14-day trial is available. Consultant-assisted technical setup takes approximately 45 minutes, according to the pricing page.