Ashio
Tallinn whistleblowing software with published flat prices, end-to-end encryption and Swiss hosting
Quick Overview
| Company | COWBOYS AND WITCHES OÜ (Estonian commercial register 16770622) |
|---|---|
| Category | Whistleblowing Software |
| Headquarters | Tallinn, Estonia |
| EU Presence | EU (Estonia) |
| Data Location | Switzerland; the vendor states all data sits in ISO 27001-certified data centres there |
| Open Source | No |
| Compliance | The product itself is not ISO certified, the vendor says; its data centres are ISO 27001 certified; reports are end-to-end encrypted |
| Pricing | Basic EUR 29 a month (EUR 23 a month billed yearly) and Enterprise EUR 99 a month, one flat price per organisation with unlimited team members |
| Free Option | 14-day free trial, no credit card required |
| Replaces | NAVEX EthicsPoint, Convercent |
Detailed Review
Ashio is a whistleblowing platform operated by COWBOYS AND WITCHES OÜ of Tallinn, Estonia, which names itself in the imprint with Estonian commercial register number 16770622 and Leonard Ginters as managing director. It offers an anonymous reporting form, a two-way channel with the reporter, structured case management, an audit log and deadline monitoring for the 7-day acknowledgment and 3-month feedback periods. Reporters can also speak their report: the audio is transcribed on their device and not uploaded.
The pricing page shows a Basic plan at EUR 29 a month, EUR 23 a month when billed yearly, and an Enterprise plan at EUR 99 a month, with unlimited team members, 18 languages and a 14-day free trial without a credit card.
The security page says reports are encrypted in the reporter's browser so the provider cannot read them, and that data is hosted in ISO 27001-certified data centres in Switzerland, which is outside the EU but covered by the EU adequacy decision.
The vendor states that the product itself is not ISO certified, and the imprint gives no VAT number. The homepage says 50+ organisations use it, a vendor figure that was not verified.
What Ashio does well
- Flat prices of EUR 29 and EUR 99 a month are published on the site
- Unlimited team members and a 14-day free trial without a credit card
- End-to-end encryption in the browser, so the provider cannot read reports
- Voice reporting is transcribed on the reporter's device and the audio is not uploaded
Where Ashio falls short
- Data is hosted in Switzerland, so it relies on the EU adequacy decision rather than EU hosting
- The product is not ISO certified, only its data centres are
- The imprint lists no VAT number and the company founding year is not published
- Customer numbers are vendor claims that were not verified
Standout feature. Voice reporting where the audio is transcribed on the reporter's device and never uploaded, on a flat published price.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Flat prices of EUR 29 and EUR 99 a month are published on the site
- Unlimited team members and a 14-day free trial without a credit card
- End-to-end encryption in the browser, so the provider cannot read reports
- Voice reporting is transcribed on the reporter's device and the audio is not uploaded
Cons
- Data is hosted in Switzerland, so it relies on the EU adequacy decision rather than EU hosting
- The product is not ISO certified, only its data centres are
- The imprint lists no VAT number and the company founding year is not published
- Customer numbers are vendor claims that were not verified
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashio?
Ashio is a whistleblowing platform operated by COWBOYS AND WITCHES OÜ of Tallinn, Estonia, which names itself in the imprint with Estonian commercial register number 16770622 and Leonard Ginters as managing director. It offers an anonymous reporting form, a two-way channel with the reporter, structured case management, an audit log and deadline monitoring for the 7-day acknowledgment and 3-month feedback periods. Reporters can also speak their report: the audio is transcribed on their device and not uploaded.
Where is Ashio based?
Ashio operates from Tallinn, Estonia, which places it under EU (Estonia). Compliance: The product itself is not ISO certified, the vendor says; its data centres are ISO 27001 certified; reports are end-to-end encrypted.
What does Ashio cost?
Basic EUR 29 a month (EUR 23 a month billed yearly) and Enterprise EUR 99 a month, one flat price per organisation with unlimited team members. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
Who is Ashio best for?
Small and mid-sized organisations that want a flat-priced channel they can set up without a sales call. Voice reporting where the audio is transcribed on the reporter's device and never uploaded, on a flat published price.
What are the drawbacks of Ashio?
Data is hosted in Switzerland, so it relies on the EU adequacy decision rather than EU hosting. The product is not ISO certified, only its data centres are. The imprint lists no VAT number and the company founding year is not published. Customer numbers are vendor claims that were not verified.
Is Ashio a good alternative to NAVEX EthicsPoint?
Ashio is built as a European alternative to NAVEX EthicsPoint: Tallinn whistleblowing software with published flat prices, end-to-end encryption and Swiss hosting. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Ashio compare to other Whistleblowing Software?
Ashio is one of several European Whistleblowing Software we cover. It is most often compared with NAVEX EthicsPoint, Convercent.