GlobaLeaks
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VisitGlobaLeaks vs Whistler
What both publish
| Fact | GlobaLeaks | Whistler |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous reporting | Whistleblowers receive a unique 16-digit receipt for anonymous report access. | Reporters do not need accounts, and the reporting page contains no trackers, analytics, or embedded third-party content. |
| Attachment limit | The default attachment limit is 30 MB per file, but administrators can raise it to a virtually unlimited size. | The privacy policy says uploaded files are limited to 5 MB per file. |
| Case management | Reports can be labeled and assigned customizable case statuses and sub-statuses. | Its integrated case management lets organisations create cases, link reports, add internal notes, and keep an audit trail of case actions. |
| Encryption | Reports, attachments, messages and metadata are encrypted with per-user and per-report keys. | The security page says data in transit uses HTTPS with TLS 1.2 or higher, stored data uses AES-256, and each report has a one-time decryption key unavailable to Whistler staff. |
| Integrations | The software supports integration with enterprise case-management platforms and existing websites. | Whistler says no integration with existing systems is required. |
GlobaLeaks plans
- GlobaLeaksFree
- Free Whistleblowing SoftwareFree
Whistler plans
- Small Team$19 a month
- Small Organisation$29 a month
- Medium Organisation$79 a month
- Large Organisation$99 a month
- Enterprise$129 a month
- Small Team$190 a year
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 Whistler if…
Whistler may suit organisations seeking an online route for confidential reporting and case management, including businesses, public agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions. Its reporting form supports 12 languages and mobile access through a URL.