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Best Investigation Management in 2026

Investigation management tools help organizations receive reports, manage cases, collect evidence, automate workflows and keep an audit trail. They can run on the web, through an API, on iOS or Android, on Windows, or in a self-hosted setup.

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    GlobaLeaks

    Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    GlobaLeaks combines configurable intake and case handling with encryption and listed security controls.

    8.9 Free plan Visit site
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    EQS Integrity Line

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    EQS Integrity Line combines anonymous reporting, case controls, and multilingual support. Essential starts at £85.00 per month, with a seven-day trial available after demo setup.

    6.3 From £85/mo Visit site
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    Ethicontrol

    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    Ethicontrol brings reporting channels, investigation workflows and analytics into one platform.

    6.2 From €89/mo Visit site
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    EthicsGlobal CaseManager

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose EthicsGlobal CaseManager if your organization needs a configurable process for reports, investigations, evidence, and audit records.

    6.2 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Case IQ

    by Case IQ
    Paid APIWeb

    Case IQ covers intake, configurable records, automated workflows, audit trails, and dashboard reporting in a cloud service.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    AllVoices HR Case Management

    by AllVoices HR Case Management
    Paid Web

    Choose AllVoices HR Case Management when HR teams need centralized investigations, anonymous communication, configurable workflows, and extensive integrations.

    5.7 From $275/mo Visit site
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    FaceUp Employee Relations

    by FaceUp Employee Relations
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose FaceUp if your HR or compliance team needs anonymous intake, investigation records, and case-management controls across multiple teams or locations.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Safecall Investigation Case Management

    by Safecall Investigation Case Management
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Safecall combines case coordination, evidence storage, confidential communications, and exportable reporting in a web-based service. Prospective customers need to contact Safecall for pricing.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Whispli Core

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Whispli Core combines multiple reporting routes with tools for managing investigations and cases. Organisations should confirm plan details, pricing, and hosting-region availability for their needs.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Whistlelink

    Free trial Web

    Whistlelink combines anonymous reporting with case-management tools, customisation and support for more than 50 languages.

    5.4 30-day trial Visit site
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    NAVEX One

    Paid APIWeb

    NAVEX One combines risk, compliance, policy, training and third-party workflows in one platform. Buyers should request pricing based on their organization’s size, scope and requirements.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Yakabod Case Management

    by Yakabod Case Management
    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb+1

    Yakabod Case Management combines configurable case processes with access controls, security features, search, integrations, and reporting. Buyers must contact Yakabod for a demo and quote.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    LaborSoft

    by LaborSoft
    Paid Web

    LaborSoft brings case workflows, labor-relations tools, reporting, and HRIS file synchronization into a browser-based service.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Unit21

    by Unit21
    Paid APIWeb

    Unit21 brings transaction monitoring, fraud controls, investigations and regulatory filing support into an AI risk platform. Pricing is custom and available by demo request.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Ethico MyCM

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    ConvergePoint Incident Management

    Paid
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Ontic

    Paid Web
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    WhistleB

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free plans, paid starting prices, trial terms and data residency regions. If you need to read or change the code, check the open-source licence. Confirm that the intake channels and deployment options fit your process before choosing.

Questions

Is free investigation management software available?

Yes. GlobaLeaks is listed with a free plan. Other tools on the list use paid pricing, so check the plan terms for the software you are considering.

Do investigation tools offer free trials?

Trial terms vary. EthicsGlobal CaseManager is listed with a 30-day trial. Check the trial conditions and what happens when it ends.

What platforms can these tools run on?

Listed platform options include web, API, iOS, Android, self-hosted and Windows deployments. Confirm the supported option for a specific tool.

How is paid pricing shown?

Prices may be listed as a monthly starting rate or as pricing on request. Examples include £85 per month for EQS Integrity Line and €89 per month for Ethicontrol.

What should I compare between investigation tools?

Compare free plan access, paid starting price, intake channels, anonymous reporting, evidence management, workflow automation, audit trail and data residency regions.

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