Ethico Review
Ethico is an ethics hotline answered by live U.S.-based specialists, with MyCM case management, disclosures and screening, sold at one quoted price that includes configuration, training and support.
- Company size
- Enterprises
- Pricing model
- Quote only
- Deployment
- Cloud
Best for
- Organizations that want every hotline call answered by a live specialist
- Healthcare, financial services and higher-education compliance teams
- Teams that want hotline, case management and disclosures from one vendor
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a published price
- Small teams that only need web intake
How we evaluated Ethico
This review rests on 13 facts checked against Ethico’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.
Our verdict
It lists 200+ languages, a RESTful API, single sign-on and an annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit.
Strengths
Live in-house specialists
Every call is answered by a live, U.S.-based specialist and every report is quality-reviewed.
Evidence: Key features: Every call answered by a live, in-house U.S.-based specialist, Every report quality-reviewed before delivery, Reports in the investigator queue within 2 hours, 200+ languages supported, Severity-based routing with automatic case creation, Benchmarking against 1,500+ peer programs
All-in pricing
One price covers software, configuration, training and support.
Evidence: Pricing model: Quote only
Open integration
Pre-built HRIS and identity connectors, a RESTful API and single sign-on.
Evidence: API type: REST
SOC 2 Type 2
An annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit by a third party.
Evidence: SOC 2 Type II: Yes
Weaknesses
Quote-only pricing
No published prices; the all-in price is quoted after a demo.
Evidence: Price transparency: Quote only
No published ISO 27001
No published ISO 27001 certification, which matters to buyers whose security reviews require it.
Evidence: SOC 2 Type II: Yes
Price at a glance
Pricing model
Quote only
Quick answers
- How much does Ethico cost?
- Ethico quotes one price that covers software, configuration, training and support. There are no fees for scripts, directives or reports, and amounts are not published.Based on Pricing model: Quote only
- Who answers Ethico hotline calls?
- Every call is answered by a live, in-house specialist based in the U.S., and every report is quality-reviewed before it reaches your queue, within 2 hours.Based on Key features: Every call answered by a live, in-house U.S.-based specialist, Every report quality-reviewed before delivery, Reports in the investigator queue within 2 hours, 200+ languages supported, Severity-based routing with automatic case creation, Benchmarking against 1,500+ peer programs
- How many languages does Ethico support?
- Ethico lists more than 200 supported languages for hotline reports.Based on Multilingual intake: Yes
- What is MyCM?
- MyCM is Ethico's case management system: hotline, web and disclosure reports create cases automatically with severity-based routing, role-based dashboards and board-ready reports.Based on Modules: Ethics hotline (live, U.S.-based specialists), MyCM case management, Disclosures (conflicts of interest, gifts, outside activities), Sanction screening, Risk assessment, Analytics
Coverage of core ethics hotline & whistleblowing capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in Ethics Hotline & Whistleblowing, checked against Ethico’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
8 verified of 11 core capabilities
Ethics Hotline & Whistleblowing
- Anonymous reporting
- Two-way anonymous dialogue
- Multi-channel intake
- Case management
- Conflict-of-interest routing · not verified yet
- Role-based access
- Reporting and analytics
- Anti-retaliation follow-up · not verified yet
- Multilingual intake
- Awareness materials · not verified yet
- HR and policy integration
Specifications
Pricing
- Price transparency
- Quote only
Product
- Modules
- Ethics hotline (live, U.S.-based specialists), MyCM case management, Disclosures (conflicts of interest, gifts, outside activities), Sanction screening, Risk assessment, Analytics
Integrations
- Open API
- Yes
- API type
- REST
Support
- Support channels
- Dedicated implementation support, included training, ongoing support team
Ethico alternatives
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Security and compliance
- SOC 2 Type IIYes
- Single sign-onYes
About Ethico
- Founded
- 1997
- Headquarters
- Charlotte, North Carolina
Official profiles
Ethico: frequently asked questions
Does Ethico integrate with HR systems?
Yes. Ethico connects to HRIS and identity providers through pre-built connectors and a RESTful API, with single sign-on.
Is Ethico SOC 2 audited?
Yes. Ethico undergoes an annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit.
Can reporters stay anonymous with Ethico?
Yes. Reporting takes one click and follow-up is password-protected, keeping two-way communication anonymous.
Is Ethico the same as ComplianceLine?
Yes. Ethico was founded in 1997 as Compliance Concepts; its ComplianceLine business became Ethico in 2022, and it is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Is Ethico legit?
Ethico is sold by the company of the same name, which was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ethico states that it holds a current SOC 2 Type II report.
What are the best alternatives to Ethico?
In our ethics hotline & whistleblowing ranking, the highest-scored products other than Ethico are Whistlelink, EQS Integrity Line, and NAVEX EthicsPoint. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Ethico alternatives.
Which is better, Ethico or NAVEX EthicsPoint?
It depends on the team. Choose Ethico if: you want every hotline call answered by a live, in-house specialist. Choose NAVEX EthicsPoint if: you need people named in a case kept away from it automatically. The full comparison: Ethico vs NAVEX EthicsPoint.
What are the pros and cons of Ethico?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: live in-house specialists, All-in pricing, and open integration. It is less suited to buyers who want a published price and small teams that only need web intake.
Does Ethico have an API?
Yes. Ethico offers an open API (REST) to customers.
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