I’m going to ithikios (and I’ll explain why).
In recent weeks, a phrase has been echoed by Compliance, Legal and HR departments: “The whistleblowing channel we had now costs a lot more… and we don’t really know what has changed”.
This is not an isolated perception. It is a market trend. The end of the “all-inclusive”. For years, many platforms offered the whistleblower channel as an almost free add-on or an extra in broader software suites. Today, the scenario is radically different:
- Independent modules: What was an “add-on” is now billed separately.
- Renewal hikes: Rates that skyrocket without warning.
- Solutions that were initially free of charge are no longer free of charge.
- Basic functionalities under lock and key: Plans that force you to pay for unnecessary extras to keep the essentials.
Solutions like Whistleblower Software, Factorial or Trusty.report are good tools. They have simply changed their business model. And that change is leaving many companies with the feeling that “we used to comply with the law without friction; now, software rules”.
Complying with the law should not generate commercial dependence
The whistleblower channel is a legal obligation, not a tool to capture budgets. The problem is not paying; it is paying without control. If you ask yourself these questions, the problem is no longer legal, it is strategic:
- Do I know how much I will pay in 12 months?
- Is the price aligned with our actual usage?
- Do I have room to grow without multiplying the cost?
The myth of traumatic migration
Many choose not to move for fear of losing records or confusing whistleblowers. The reality is that with a well-planned migration it is quite simple:
- The data is retained in its entirety.
- The channels can coexist during the transition.
- The operational impact is practically zero.
ithikios as a real alternative
Why are more and more organizations taking the plunge? Because they are looking for stability and specialization as opposed to generalist models:
- Alternative to Whistleblower Software: Compared to volume increases of users or entities, Ithikios values total control over cost and predictable modularity.
- Alternative to Factorial: When compliance demands more traceability and rigor than that offered by HR software, companies separate people management from their ethics system with a specialized tool.
- Alternative to Trusty.report: Growing organizations looking for greater auditability, evolution towards a Trust Center and a structure that does not become a problem in the future.
Why is ithikios an excellent alternative?
- Technologically, it is one of the most complete and usable solutions.
- From the very first moment, in 2020, customers pay the price at which they entered. We have not raised the price, and we do not want to raise it in the medium term.
- Prices adjusted to the size of customers with focus on small and medium-sized companies. One of the best quality/price ratios.
- Security and confidence. Solution certified according to ISO27001 and with continuous Penetration Testing.
- If you want, you can integrate the channel with the risk system so that everything works automatically.
- We have a rating of 4.9 out of 5 in Capterra. Customers especially value customer service.
- Not only do we comply with Whistleblowing, but our architecture facilitates the incident reporting required by NIS2, integrating ethical compliance and cybersecurity into a single flow.
- We are a sustainable company, we don’t need to pay back aggressive investors. There are companies that brag about investment rounds, would you brag about getting a loan or would you prefer to be able to finance yourself with your own customers?
A reflection for 2026
The whistleblower channel is no longer just a legal checkbox. It is a structural part of your integrity system. And when something is structural, it should be under your control, make economic sense and not generate friction at every renewal.
Have you had a price increase (or are you afraid it’s coming soon)? Maybe you don’t need to discuss the bill. Maybe you need to rethink the model.
Let’s talk. It does not imply switching, but not doing so usually means paying more than necessary. At least value the alternative and have all the tools to decide without pressure.
