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Diligent Speak Up Manager vs FaceUp Employee Relations
Diligent Speak Up Manager leads on 0 checks, FaceUp Employee Relations on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDiligent Speak Up Manager · 8.9/10
- Most featuresDiligent Speak Up Manager · 3 of 5
Diligent Speak Up Manager scores higher on our rubric for whistleblower hotline software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Diligent Speak Up Manager is the better fit for organizations wanting AI-assisted speak-up intake. FaceUp Employee Relations is the better fit for HR teams needing many integrations.
- Diligent Speak Up Manager fits best
Organizations wanting AI-assisted speak-up intake
- FaceUp Employee Relations fits best
HR teams needing many integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | Diligent Speak Up Manager 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | FaceUp Employee Relations 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Whistleblower Hotline Software | #5 in Whistleblower Hotline Software |
| Best for | Organizations wanting AI-assisted speak-up intake | HR teams needing many integrations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Built for | Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Diligent Speak Up Manager 3/5 · FaceUp Employee Relations 1/5 | ||
| Anonymous reporting | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Phone hotline | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom intake forms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Single sign-on | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Intake channels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Employee coverage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Diligent Speak Up Manager is whistleblowing and case-management software for organizations that need structured reporting, anonymous communication and investigation workflows. It is positioned for enterprise compliance, legal, HR and audit… Read the review → |
FaceUp Employee Relations is a cloud-based reporting and case-management platform for HR, compliance, and ethics teams. Employees can submit workplace concerns anonymously or with identified details through online forms and mobile apps.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Diligent Speak Up Manager — where it wins
- App, web and phone channels support anonymous reporting.
- AI-powered intake automates report routing and communication workflows.
- Resolution Hub, analytics and encrypted audit records support investigations.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is request-based rather than published by plan.
- Plan-specific employee limits are not included in the pricing model.
- Its broad compliance focus may exceed simpler hotline needs.
FaceUp Employee Relations — where it wins
- Investigation workflows with tasks, questions, evidence, and due dates
- Encrypted two-way reporter messaging with audit trails
- Broad HR, workplace, automation, and analytics integrations
Where it doesn't
- Every plan requires a sales quote
- Starter includes one anonymous online reporting form
- Starter supports up to five administrators
- Diligent Speak Up Manager8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A broad speak-up system combining AI intake, anonymous reporting and investigation management.
Visit DiligentFull verdict → - FaceUp Employee Relations8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A workflow-focused reporting platform for HR teams that need broad workplace integrations.
Visit FaceUpFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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