EthicsPortal vs. SpeakUp
SpeakUp is an EU-based ethics and compliance platform serving over 2,000 organizations. Originally focused on whistleblower reporting, SpeakUp has expanded into a broader all-in-one compliance suite. They hold ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISAE 3000 Type II certifications — among the strongest in the market. Their pricing starts at $5,000/year (~€3,000/year) for small businesses and moves to custom pricing for organizations with 1,000+ employees.
Quick comparison
| Feature | EthicsPortal | SpeakUp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | €49/month flat | $5,000/year (~€3,000/year) for <1,000 employees, custom for larger |
| Self-serve signup | Yes, instant | Partial |
| Encryption | Yes (non-deterministic ActiveRecord Encryption) | Yes |
| EU hosting | Yes (Hetzner, Germany) | Yes (EU) |
| File metadata stripping | Yes (EXIF, GPS, author info) | Not publicly documented |
| IP anonymization | Yes (one-way hash, no storage) | Not publicly documented |
| Audit trail | Yes, immutable | Yes |
| Deadline tracking | Yes (7-day and 3-month with notifications) | Yes |
| PDF export | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | EN, FR, PL (more coming) | Multiple (exact count not published) |
Where SpeakUp is strong
- Certifications. ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISAE 3000 Type II is a strong combination. For organizations where vendor certifications are a procurement requirement, SpeakUp checks every box.
- Broad compliance platform. SpeakUp covers ethics, compliance, and whistleblowing in a single platform. If your compliance needs go beyond whistleblower reporting, their broader suite may be relevant.
- EU-based. As a European company serving 2,000+ organizations, SpeakUp understands EU regulatory requirements and data sovereignty expectations.
Where EthicsPortal is different
- Predictable, flat pricing. EthicsPortal is €49/month — that is €588/year. SpeakUp starts at $5,000/year (~€3,000/year) for companies under 1,000 employees, roughly 5x more. With EthicsPortal, you know your cost today and in two years.
- Privacy features as standard. EthicsPortal strips file metadata (EXIF, GPS coordinates, author information) before storage and anonymizes IP addresses using a one-way hash. These protections run automatically on every account — they are not premium features.
- Instant self-serve setup. Sign up, configure your portal, and start receiving reports in minutes. No sales conversations, no waiting for provisioning.
- Focused on whistleblowing. EthicsPortal does one thing well: EU Directive 2019/1937 compliant whistleblower reporting. SpeakUp is moving upmarket into broader compliance, which means more complexity and features you may never use.
Who should choose SpeakUp
SpeakUp is a good choice for mid-size organizations that need a vendor with strong certifications (ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISAE 3000 Type II) to satisfy procurement requirements, or that want a single platform covering ethics and compliance beyond just whistleblowing. If your compliance team needs a broader toolset and is comfortable with scaling pricing, SpeakUp delivers.
Who should choose EthicsPortal
EthicsPortal is for SMEs that need whistleblower compliance without buying an entire compliance suite. If you want EU Directive 2019/1937 compliance at a flat €49/month, with built-in privacy protections and no sales process, EthicsPortal gets you compliant faster and at a lower cost. When you need ISO certifications from your vendor, EthicsPortal is not there yet — but if you need to be compliant today at a price that makes sense, it is.