Ashio
6.0#18 in whistleblower hotline softwareFrom €23 a monthWeb
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GlobaLeaks
7.2#1 in whistleblower hotline softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Ashio | GlobaLeaks |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous reporting | Reporters can submit reports without IP tracking, cookies, or fingerprinting. | Whistleblowers receive a unique 16-digit receipt for anonymous report access. |
| Case management | Teams can track reports through a status workflow from submission to resolution. | Reports can be labeled and assigned customizable case statuses and sub-statuses. |
| Encryption | Ashio says reports are encrypted with AES-256-GCM and recipient keys use P-256 ECDH; messages are verified with ECDSA P-256 signatures. | Reports, attachments, messages and metadata are encrypted with per-user and per-report keys. |
| Intended users | Ashio describes the reporting channel as a way for employees, contractors, and partners to speak up. | The maker describes use by independent media, activists, public agencies, corporations, and other organizations. |
| Purpose | Ashio provides an anonymous reporting channel and case management designed to support EU whistleblowing obligations. | GlobaLeaks is free, open-source software for setting up and maintaining a secure whistleblowing platform. |
Ashio plans
- Basic€23 a month
GlobaLeaks plans
- GlobaLeaksFree
- Free Whistleblowing SoftwareFree
Pick Ashio if…
Ashio suits organizations needing anonymous reporting and case workflows for employees, contractors, and partners. It is web-based and supports unlimited team members on the listed Basic plan.
Pick GlobaLeaks if…
GlobaLeaks suits organizations that want to run their own whistleblowing platform, including independent media, activists, public agencies, and corporations. It is intended for Linux or Docker deployment.