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Ethico vs NAVEX EthicsPoint

The short answer

Both quote prices rather than publishing them; Ethico quotes one price that includes configuration, training and support. Ethico answers every call with a live, in-house U.S.-based specialist and lists 200+ languages, a RESTful API and single sign-on.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 10 sources, most recently checked
Not scored in Ethics Hotline & Whistleblowing14 of 25 facts verified
Best for
Organizations that want every hotline call answered by a live specialist

Choose Ethico if

  • You want every hotline call answered by a live, in-house specialist.
  • You want one price that includes configuration changes, training and support.
  • You want a RESTful API and HRIS connectors.
  • You need intake in 200+ languages.
Best for
Enterprises running global investigations with board reporting

Choose NAVEX EthicsPoint if

  • You want AI matching of name variations that helps keep people named in a case from seeing its details.
  • Your security review requires ISO 27001.
  • You want to start on Essentials and move to an enterprise edition.
  • You want awareness materials included.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Ethico wins 0NAVEX EthicsPoint wins 31 tie

Ethico vs NAVEX EthicsPoint by dimension
DimensionEthicoNAVEX EthicsPoint
PricingNeither publishes prices. Ethico states that one price covers software, configuration, training and support, with no fees for scripts, directives or reports. Quote only1Quote onlyQuote only
CapabilitiesNAVEX EthicsPoint documents 10 of the 11 items on our ethics hotline checklist, including implicated-party screening. Ethico documents 8. 24/7 web, phone and mobile intake, AI-guided intake with live-agent support (Nira), Machine translation of reports and follow-ups, AI-enhanced implicated-party screening, Power BI dashboards with incident benchmarks, Included awareness materials28 of 11 core capabilities10 of 11 core capabilities
SecurityNAVEX states SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Ethico states an annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit. Yes3SOC 2SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Fit and supportNAVEX covers small, mid-sized and enterprise programs with its Essentials and Professional editions. Ethico publishes a dedicated enterprise offer. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4Mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

Ethico or NAVEX EthicsPoint: what matters most to you?

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Key differences

Where Ethico and NAVEX EthicsPoint differ (3)
AttributeEthicoNAVEX EthicsPoint
Best forMid-market companies, enterprises5Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4
Support channelsDedicated implementation support, included training, ongoing support team1Support portal, phone6
HeadquartersCharlotte, North Carolina7Lake Oswego, Oregon6
Show 4 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (4)
AttributeEthicoNAVEX EthicsPoint
Pricing modelQuote only1Quote only2
Price transparencyQuote only1Quote only2
DeploymentCloud8Cloud9
SOC 2 Type II73

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Neither publishes prices. Ethico states that one price covers software, configuration, training and support, with no fees for scripts, directives or reports.

Capabilities. NAVEX EthicsPoint documents 10 of the 11 items on our ethics hotline checklist, including implicated-party screening. Ethico documents 8.

Integrations. Ethico connects to HRIS and identity providers through pre-built connectors and a RESTful API, with single sign-on. NAVEX says EthicsPoint integrates with existing systems and names Power BI.

Security. NAVEX states SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Ethico states an annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit.

Fit and support. NAVEX covers small, mid-sized and enterprise programs with its Essentials and Professional editions. Ethico publishes a dedicated enterprise offer.

Neither one?

Whistlelink

Whistlelink has the highest LeadChange Score in Ethics Hotline & Whistleblowing after excluding these two (9.3/10).

From $119/mo (up to 49 employees, billed annually)10

Whistlelink review

Frequently asked questions

Is Ethico or NAVEX cheaper?

Neither publishes prices. Ethico’s quote includes configuration changes, training and support, so compare it with a NAVEX quote for the same edition and services.

Who answers the phone, Ethico or NAVEX?

Ethico answers every call with a live, in-house U.S.-based specialist. NAVEX uses Nira AI to guide reporters, with live-agent support when needed.

Which integrates better with HR systems, Ethico or NAVEX?

Ethico documents pre-built HRIS and identity connectors and a RESTful API. NAVEX says EthicsPoint integrates with existing systems and names Power BI dashboards.

Are Ethico and NAVEX SOC 2 audited?

Yes: Ethico has an annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit, and NAVEX states annual SOC 2 Type II audits plus ISO 27001 certification.

How many languages do Ethico and NAVEX support?

Ethico lists 200+ supported languages. NAVEX offers machine translation for report details and follow-ups without a published count.

What are the alternatives to Ethico and NAVEX?

Among the ethics hotline providers we review, EQS Integrity Line, SpeakUp, FaceUp, Red Flag Reporting, WhistleBlower Security, Whistlelink and Safe Hotline are the other options; Whistlelink and Safe Hotline publish prices.

Which is better for small businesses, Ethico or NAVEX EthicsPoint?

NAVEX EthicsPoint lists small businesses among the sizes it is built for; Ethico is built for mid-market companies and enterprises.

How this page was made

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    23 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 10, 2026.

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    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology

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Sources

The 10 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Ethico ethico.com“Schedule your demo” “Go live with dedicated implementation support. Included training gets your team productive immediately. Ongoing support responds in 97 minutes, not hours.”
  2. NAVEX navex.com/en-us/platform/whistleblowing-software-solutions/ethicspoint-professional“Provide 24/7 access through web, phone and mobile” “Get Pricing”
  3. NAVEX navex.com/en-us/company/why-navex/navex-vs-faceup“We’re ISO 27001 certified, Data Privacy Framework certified for cross-border transfers, and undergo annual SOC 2 Type II audits to verify confidentiality and availability.”
  4. NAVEX navex.com/en-us/platform/whistleblowing-software-solutions“NAVEX offers three whistleblowing solutions designed for different compliance priorities – from fast-to-deploy reporting hotlines to AI-assisted enterprise investigations.”
  5. Ethico ethico.com/insights/fcpa-compliance-for-mid-market-companies-building-an-anti-bribery-program-without-enterprise-level-resources“explore how Ethico's E&C platform helps mid-market teams build proportionate, effective compliance programs”
  6. NAVEX navex.com/en-us/contact-us“Toll Free: +1 (866) 297 0224” “World Headquarters 5885 Meadows Road, Suite 500 Lake Oswego, OR, 97035”
  7. Ethico ethico.com/privacy-policy“Ethico is headquartered at 8615 Cliff Cameron Dr Ste 290, Charlotte, North Carolina 28269 in the United States of America.” “We regularly undergo third-party audits, including an annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit.”
  8. Ethico ethico.com/our-story-and-culture“Secure hosting infrastructure — enterprise-grade availability and disaster recovery”
  9. NAVEX navex.com/en-us/data-privacy“If your data is hosted in the EU, your data is safely stored and protected in Frankfurt, Germany, and backed up in Amsterdam, the Netherlands”
  10. Whistlelink whistlelink.com/en-us/pricing“Monthly price USD 0-49 119”

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