GlobaLeaks

Open-source, self-hosted software for running a secure and anonymous whistleblowing platform.

FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted
Official websiteglobaleaks.orgSource codegithub.comDocumentationdocs.globaleaks.org

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About GlobaLeaks

GlobaLeaks lets an organisation set up its own whistleblowing site, where people can submit reports and files anonymously and recipients review them. It protects whistleblower privacy and submissions by default, and it can be customised as a framework for many different use cases.

The project says more than 30,000 organisations use it, including media outlets, activists, public agencies and companies. It is translated into over 70 languages, designed around WCAG 2.2, and aims at compliance with ISO 37002, EU Directive 2019/1937 and GDPR. An online demo is available.

Strengths

  • Anonymous submissions with privacy protection by default
  • Translated into over 70 languages
  • Published threat model, encryption design and security audits
  • Designed for EU whistleblowing directive and GDPR compliance

Limitations

  • You must run and secure the server yourself
  • Aimed at organisations rather than individual use

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source to install on your own server.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
The GlobaLeaks contributors
Platforms
Web, Self-hosted
How it runs
Self-hosted
Account
Not required
Works offline
No
Best suited for
Newsrooms, NGOs, agencies and companies that need their own whistleblowing channel
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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