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Head-to-head · Whistleblower Hotline Software

Whispli Core vs FaceUp Employee Relations

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Whispli Core #3 in Whistleblower Hotline Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Whispli
FaceUp Employee Relations #5 in Whistleblower Hotline Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit FaceUp

Whispli Core leads on 0 checks, FaceUp Employee Relations on 1, and 5 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 scoreWhispli Core · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresWhispli Core · 3 of 5

Whispli Core scores higher on our rubric for whistleblower hotline software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

FaceUp Employee Relations offers workflow automation; Whispli Core doesn't.

Whispli Core is the better fit for multichannel reporting with mobile apps. FaceUp Employee Relations is the better fit for HR teams needing many integrations.

  • Whispli Core fits best

    Multichannel reporting with mobile apps

  • FaceUp Employee Relations fits best

    HR teams needing many integrations

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Side by side

Feature Whispli Core 8.7/10 Visit ↗ FaceUp Employee Relations 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #3 in Whistleblower Hotline Software #5 in Whistleblower Hotline Software
Best for Multichannel reporting with mobile apps HR teams needing many integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 2 integrations 8,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Whispli Core 3/5 · FaceUp Employee Relations 1/5
Anonymous reporting ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Phone hotline ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Workflow automation — ✓ (best)
Custom intake forms ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Single sign-on — Not checked yet
Specs
Intake channels 5 channels Not checked yet
Employee coverage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Five reporting channels, including web, chat, mobile, and virtual hotline
  • Anonymous reporting without IP-address or caller-ID collection
  • Configurable forms, case routing, permissions, audit logs, and analytics
  • Investigation workflows with tasks, questions, evidence, and due dates
  • Encrypted two-way reporter messaging with audit trails
  • Broad HR, workplace, automation, and analytics integrations
Cons
  • Pricing requires a quote rather than published plan prices
  • SSO, SAML, KMS, and IP restrictions are limited to Enterprise
  • BI and HR integrations are described broadly rather than by named tools
  • Every plan requires a sales quote
  • Starter includes one anonymous online reporting form
  • Starter supports up to five administrators
Our verdict

Whispli Core is a cloud-based whistleblowing and compliance case-management platform for organisations that collect, triage, investigate, and resolve reports. It supports anonymous reporting through web forms, live chat, mobile apps,…

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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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  1. Whispli CoreWhistleblower Hotline Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. FaceUp Employee RelationsWhistleblower Hotline Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Whispli Core — where it wins

    • Five reporting channels, including web, chat, mobile, and virtual hotline
    • Anonymous reporting without IP-address or caller-ID collection
    • Configurable forms, case routing, permissions, audit logs, and analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a quote rather than published plan prices
    • SSO, SAML, KMS, and IP restrictions are limited to Enterprise
    • BI and HR integrations are described broadly rather than by named tools

  • 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
  • Whispli Core8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A multichannel reporting platform with mobile apps, automation, and enterprise controls.

    Visit WhispliFull 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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