GlobaLeaks
7.2#1 in whistleblower hotline softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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OpenWhistle
6.1#15 in whistleblower hotline softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | GlobaLeaks | OpenWhistle |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The software supports integration with enterprise case-management platforms and existing websites. | Admin authentication can use LDAP or an external OIDC identity provider; attachments can optionally be scanned with ClamAV. |
| Intended users | The maker describes use by independent media, activists, public agencies, corporations, and other organizations. | The maker describes it for companies and public bodies covered by EU Directive 2019/1937 and HinSchG, including companies from 50 employees and financial firms. |
| Languages | The software supports more than 70 languages, including right-to-left languages. | The interface supports English, German, French and Brazilian Portuguese. |
| Purpose | GlobaLeaks is free, open-source software for setting up and maintaining a secure whistleblowing platform. | OpenWhistle is self-hosted whistleblowing software for internal reporting channels under EU Directive 2019/1937 and Germany’s HinSchG. |
GlobaLeaks plans
- GlobaLeaksFree
- Free Whistleblowing SoftwareFree
OpenWhistle plans
- FreeFree
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.
Pick OpenWhistle if…
OpenWhistle is for companies and public bodies that need an internal reporting channel under EU Directive 2019/1937 or Germany’s HinSchG. It fits organisations able to run software on their own server and manage its administration. Reporters can submit and follow up without an account or email address.