Ethico MyCM vs Pulpstream Employee Relations

Ethico MyCM8.2Visit Pulpstream Employee Relations8.0Visit

Higher score Ethico MyCM #6 in Employee Relations Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 7 features Contact Ethico

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Pulpstream Employee Relations #8 in Employee Relations Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 7 features Visit Pulpstream

• Ethico MyCM fits best

  Organizations needing anonymous reporting and case routing

• Pulpstream Employee Relations fits best

  Mid-market teams running formal investigations

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Side by side

Feature	Ethico MyCM 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Pulpstream Employee Relations 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	8.0
Ranking	#6 in Employee Relations Software	#8 in Employee Relations Software
Best for	Organizations needing anonymous reporting and case routing	Mid-market teams running formal investigations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA
Integrations	7 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ethico MyCM 2/7 · Pulpstream Employee Relations 1/7
Employee case management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Investigation workflows	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Grievance tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Disciplinary workflows	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Anonymous reporting	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Case audit trail	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Routes cases by severity, category, location and other rules Supports anonymous two-way communication and evidence uploads Keeps immutable activity trails and offers HRIS integrations	Tracks complaints, evidence, interviews, and resolution in one case workflow Coordinates multiple investigators with assignments and task management Connects with HRIS platforms including Workday, UKG, and ADP
Cons	Pricing requires a tailored proposal rather than self-service purchase Cloud deployment only Its scope spans ethics, compliance, HR and investigations, not ER alone	Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan The 30-day trial's card requirements are unclear Available on web, which may not suit teams seeking a native mobile app
Our verdict	Ethico MyCM brings reports and investigation work into a cloud case-management system for ethics, compliance, HR and investigation teams. It is positioned for mid-market and enterprise organizations, including those in regulated… Read the review →	Pulpstream Employee Relations centralizes workplace complaints and employee issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans. Its case records bring together evidence, communications, interview… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Ethico MyCM — where it wins

  • Routes cases by severity, category, location and other rules
  • Supports anonymous two-way communication and evidence uploads
  • Keeps immutable activity trails and offers HRIS integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a tailored proposal rather than self-service purchase
  • Cloud deployment only
  • Its scope spans ethics, compliance, HR and investigations, not ER alone

• Pulpstream Employee Relations — where it wins

  • Tracks complaints, evidence, interviews, and resolution in one case workflow
  • Coordinates multiple investigators with assignments and task management
  • Connects with HRIS platforms including Workday, UKG, and ADP

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
  • The 30-day trial's card requirements are unclear
  • Available on web, which may not suit teams seeking a native mobile app

• Ethico MyCM8.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A case-management system for anonymous reporting, automated routing and investigations.

  Contact EthicoFull verdict →
• Pulpstream Employee Relations8.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A structured investigation hub for mid-market and enterprise HR teams.

  Visit PulpstreamFull verdict →