NAVEX vs. Ethico: Choosing the Right Risk & Compliance Software Solution

With more than 35 years’ experience, NAVEX supports more than 13,000 customers across 150 countries – including some of the most complex and highly regulated organizations in the world. With proven stability, global expertise, and an integrated GRC platform, we help your compliance program stay resilient and efficient. And with monthly enhancements and a clear roadmap, you can count on NAVEX to keep you ready for what’s next.

Yes. NAVEX provides configurable enterprise-grade solutions that can scale across global organizations, while also offering out-of-the-box simplicity where needed. Options such as our ready-to-use modules make implementation straightforward and suit all budgets, while larger enterprises benefit from deeper configurability to meet complex requirements – all with the assurance of auditable, defensible systems.

NAVEX safeguards your data with globally compliant infrastructure and rigorous security standards. Our solutions align with EU and UK GDPR requirements, with secure hosting options in both the U.S. and EU. We’re ISO 27001 certified, Data Privacy Framework certified for cross-border transfers, and undergo annual SOC 2 Type II audits to verify confidentiality and availability. Combined with Standard Contractual Clauses, continuous testing, and proactive monitoring, NAVEX ensures privacy, security, and compliance for customers worldwide.

NAVEX offers predictable pricing models and total cost of ownership advantages, particularly for organizations operating at scale. While some providers may appear less expensive upfront, their solutions often lack advanced features, requiring additional tools, vendors, or manual workarounds. NAVEX customers benefit from long-term cost savings, greater efficiency and reduced risk exposure. It also offers out-of-the-box simplicity where needed to meet all budgets.

Customer case studies demonstrate that NAVEX solutions deliver measurable ROI, including significant time savings, reduced compliance risk, and higher employee adoption rates. Our solutions are designed to provide real-world efficiency and effectiveness, helping organizations achieve sustainable compliance outcomes. For example:  

• NAVEX One Compliance Essentials for SMB package delivers an estimated 5.2x ROI, or $5.20 return on every dollar spent, through cost savings and improved productivity  
• NAVEX One Compliance Professional package delivers an estimated ROI of 5.5x for companies with under 1,000 employees, and an 18x ROI for companies with 6,000+ employees

Goldman Sachs Alternatives and Blackstone bring unmatched strength and reputation to NAVEX’s next phase of growth. Their confidence validates our leadership in ethics, risk, and compliance software and signals long-term stability and growth. For customers, this means NAVEX has the financial strength, credibility, and global reach to continually innovate, scale, and support your compliance program well into the future – including AI capabilities, enhanced service and support, and future-focused solutions. This investment underscores our long-term commitment to our customers, ensuring our roadmap is robust, sustainable, and aligned with evolving compliance needs.