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Head-to-head · Whistleblower Hotline Software

FaceUp Employee Relations vs Whistleblower Software

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score FaceUp Employee Relations #5 in Whistleblower Hotline Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit FaceUp
Whistleblower Software #7 in Whistleblower Hotline Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit site

FaceUp Employee Relations leads on 0 checks, Whistleblower Software on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFaceUp Employee Relations · 8.5/10
  • Free trialonly Whistleblower Software
  • Most featuresWhistleblower Software · 5 of 5

FaceUp Employee Relations scores higher on our rubric for whistleblower hotline software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

FaceUp Employee Relations is the better fit for HR teams needing many integrations. Whistleblower Software is the better fit for teams wanting transparent employee-based tiers.

  • FaceUp Employee Relations fits best

    HR teams needing many integrations

  • Whistleblower Software fits best

    Teams wanting transparent employee-based tiers

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Side by side

Feature FaceUp Employee Relations 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Whistleblower Software 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #5 in Whistleblower Hotline Software #7 in Whistleblower Hotline Software
Best for HR teams needing many integrations Teams wanting transparent employee-based tiers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — €99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features FaceUp Employee Relations 1/5 · Whistleblower Software 5/5
Anonymous reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Phone hotline Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Workflow automation ✓ ✓
Custom intake forms Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Single sign-on Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Intake channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Employee coverage Not checked yet 49 employees
Our review
Pros
  • Investigation workflows with tasks, questions, evidence, and due dates
  • Encrypted two-way reporter messaging with audit trails
  • Broad HR, workplace, automation, and analytics integrations
  • Anonymous reporting with end-to-end encrypted communication
  • Custom forms, case assignment, reminders, and file uploads
  • Voice reporting, multilingual support, OAuth, SSO, and SAML
Cons
  • Every plan requires a sales quote
  • Starter includes one anonymous online reporting form
  • Starter supports up to five administrators
  • There is no free plan
  • Listed prices are monthly amounts billed annually
  • Phone hotline functionality is an add-on to the base Core plan
Our verdict

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.…

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Whistleblower Software by Formalize provides a secure web-based channel for organizations to collect and manage whistleblower reports. It is designed for companies, public institutions, law firms, and compliance teams that need anonymous…

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  1. FaceUp Employee RelationsWhistleblower Hotline Software 8.5Pricing on request
  2. Whistleblower SoftwareWhistleblower Hotline Software 8.314-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Whistleblower Software — where it wins

    • Anonymous reporting with end-to-end encrypted communication
    • Custom forms, case assignment, reminders, and file uploads
    • Voice reporting, multilingual support, OAuth, SSO, and SAML

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • Listed prices are monthly amounts billed annually
    • Phone hotline functionality is an add-on to the base Core plan
  • FaceUp Employee Relations8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A workflow-focused reporting platform for HR teams that need broad workplace integrations.

    Visit FaceUpFull verdict →
  • Whistleblower Software8.3/10 · 14-day trial

    A web-based hotline with anonymous reporting, encrypted communication, and employee-based pricing.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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