In the world of software as a service (SaaS), “free” is often only the first chapter of the story.
Many companies adopt a tool because the initial price is zero or close to zero. The decision seems logical: no cost, no risk… what can go wrong?
But if you have been using a free reporting channel or one included “as standard” in other software for some time, you may have already received – or are about to receive – the notification that changes everything: from now on, your service will be charged for.
Why is this happening?
It’s not a whim.
Most venture capital-heavy providers follow a well-known strategy:
- Mass recruitment: offer the service free of charge to attract as many customers as possible.
- Dependency locking: your computer gets used to the system and integrates it into its processes.
- Monetization: once you are a “captive customer”, new tariffs arrive.
The problem is not just paying. The problem is not having chosen the moment and the conditions.
The risks of waiting
- Unexpected cost that was not in your budget.
- Poor bargaining power because changing suppliers takes time.
- Disruptions if you decide to migrate quickly.
In compliance, and especially in the management of whistleblower channels, improvisation is the worst ally.
The alternative: stability from day one
At Ithikios we believe that a whistleblower channel should be stable, secure and predictable:
- Clear and fixed price from the first moment.
- Guaranteed regulatory compliance (Whistleblowing Directive and local legislation).
- Express migration so that the change does not interrupt your operations.
- Close and expert support is always available.
The best time to decide is now
Migrate before the change of conditions forces you to gain control:
you have time to compare, choose and adapt your channel without haste or risk.
We have already helped companies that went from a free model that was no longer free to a professional and stable service.
And we have done it in less than 48 hours, with a 3 year price guarantee. And we can offer it to you because we are sustainable and do not depend on third parties to make our decisions.
Do you want to ensure a stable, legal and surprise-free reporting channel?
Request your expressmigration today and forget about the “free” that will be expensive tomorrow.
