Transparent, SME-friendly pricing
A flat €23–29 per month instead of a quote-based annual contract.
Ashio vs People Intouch
People Intouch vs Ashio: dedicated whistleblower apps compared.
People Intouch is a Dutch-German specialist in whistleblowing software for the DACH region. Ashio is the self-service alternative at €23–29/month — live in under 10 minutes, no sales call, no procurement cycle. Here is the honest side-by-side.
At a glance
Specialist vendor vs. self-service simplicity.
People Intouch is built for DACH mid-market and enterprise with quote-based pricing and Dutch/German-speaking support. Ashio is built for SMEs and mid-market teams that need a compliant channel live in minutes — no implementation project, no procurement cycle.
Comparison
Ashio vs People Intouch, side by side.
How the two platforms compare on the points that matter most.
Ashio
People Intouch
Starting price
€23–29/month
Quote-based, typically four figures/year
Setup
Under 10 minutes, self-service
Days to weeks with onboarding
Hosting
🇨🇭 Switzerland, ISO 27001
🇳🇱 Netherlands / 🇩🇪 Germany
Free trial
Yes, 14 days
No, demo only
Best for
SMEs & mid-market
DACH mid-market & enterprise
Multi-language intake
EN, DE, FR, ES, NL, FI, LT, PL, SV, IT, CS, RO, PT, HU, ET, LV, DA, SK
NL, DE, EN primarily
Contract
Monthly, cancel anytime
Annual, quote-based
Why teams switch
Why SMEs choose Ashio over People Intouch.
People Intouch is well-suited to mid-market and enterprise with DACH-specific support needs. Most SMEs just need a compliant channel live today.
Live in minutes, not weeks
Sign up and share your link in under 10 minutes — no implementation project.
True anonymity by default
No IP logging, no cookies, no tracking on the reporting form.
Honest take
When People Intouch is the right choice.
We are not the right fit for everyone. People Intouch is a strong choice if you have these specific needs:
DACH mid-market or enterprise rollout
If you are a 500+ employee DACH organization with a structured compliance team, People Intouch offers hands-on Dutch/German support.
On-premises or private cloud deployment
If your IT/security team mandates on-premises or private cloud hosting, People Intouch offers this; Ashio is Switzerland-hosted SaaS only.
Deep integration with Dutch HRIS
If you run on AFAS, Visma or other Dutch HRIS and need deep integration, People Intouch has local connectors.
How it works
Your reporting channel in four steps.
From first report to resolution — Ashio keeps the process simple and compliant.
1
Submit a report
Whistleblowers report anonymously or by name through a secure form without tracking.
2
Review
Your compliance team assesses relevance and plausibility.
3
Internal investigation
Decide on measures and document every step in the audit log.
4
Respond within 3 months
Give whistleblowers feedback within the statutory deadline — with automatic reminders.
FAQ
Common questions about Ashio vs People Intouch.
Is Ashio a direct People Intouch alternative?+
Yes — for small and mid-sized teams. People Intouch targets DACH mid-market and enterprise with hands-on Dutch/German support; Ashio covers the same core needs (anonymous intake, case management, deadlines, audit log) in a self-service product.
Can Ashio handle DACH rollouts?+
Ashio is designed for SMEs and mid-market teams. Large DACH organizations with structured compliance teams, on-premises requirements, or local HRIS integrations may still prefer People Intouch.
Does Ashio support the EU Whistleblowing Directive and HinSchG?+
Yes. Ashio is aligned with the EU Whistleblowing Directive (2019/1937), the German HinSchG and other national implementations, with ISO 27001-certified Swiss hosting.
Can I try Ashio?+
Yes — a free 14-day trial with no credit card. People Intouch is demo-only.
Where does Ashio store data?+
Switzerland, in ISO 27001-certified data centers.
Does Ashio integrate with existing tools?+
Yes — SSO via SAML/OIDC, SCIM provisioning, and webhooks for custom integrations are available.
What happens to my data?+
Your data is encrypted and processed in Switzerland under the nFADP. Nothing is transferred to third countries without a legal basis.
Is my data transferred outside Switzerland?+
No — Ashio processes and stores your reports in Switzerland under Swiss law.
Is People Intouch the same as SpeakUp?+
Yes — SpeakUp is the whistleblowing platform built by People Intouch B.V. in Amsterdam. This page looks at the vendor and its procurement model; our SpeakUp comparison looks at the product itself. If you are evaluating the platform, start there: SpeakUp charges quote-based pricing for organizations from roughly 500 employees, while Ashio is a self-service channel at €23–29/month.
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