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NAVEX

Governance, risk and compliance software with the EthicsPoint whistleblower hotline, policy management and compliance training for mid-size and large firms.

Our take: NAVEX is a safe shortlist pick for a formal ethics and compliance program, especially if the hotline is the core need.

Best forWhistleblower hotlines
ReviewedPricing: Paid
6.2 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try NAVEXQuote-based (bundle offer: save up to 30%)

NAVEX sells NAVEX One, a governance, risk and compliance platform best known for the EthicsPoint whistleblower hotline, plus policy management, compliance training and third-party risk tools. It is aimed at compliance, legal and HR teams. NAVEX publishes no prices: every module is quoted, with a bundle offer for small businesses.

NAVEX has new majority owners

On 14 October 2025 a consortium led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives completed the purchase of a majority stake in NAVEX. Blackstone became a significant minority investor, and BC Partners, the previous majority owner, kept a significant minority stake. The products and the navex.com site continue under the NAVEX name.

Checked October 4, 2026
The bottom line

Strong compliance suite for established programs; expect a quote-led sale.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA modular compliance suite: whistleblower hotline and case management, policy management, training, disclosures and third-party risk.
Our takeNAVEX is a safe shortlist pick for a formal ethics and compliance program, especially if the hotline is the core need.
The catch is the buying process: every module is priced on request, the product names overlap, and the October 2025 ownership change makes it worth pinning down renewal terms. Smaller firms should ask for the bundled small-business package rather than enterprise modules.
Why we rate itA wide, long-running compliance module set anchored by the EthicsPoint hotline.
The catchNo published prices and a crowded module lineup that takes time to scope.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Formal ethics and compliance programs
  • Anonymous reporting at scale
  • Policy attestation tracking
Not good for
  • Small teams wanting a self-serve hotline today
  • Buyers who need list prices up front
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Sales-led: demo, scoping and implementation before launch.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Each added module or region raises the quote.
  3. Walled garden
    Medium: reports, cases and policies live in NAVEX; confirm export rights in your contract.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
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What each NAVEX product does

ProductWhat it covers
EthicsPoint (Professional, Essentials)Whistleblower hotline, web reporting and incident case management
PolicyTechPolicy and procedure management, code of conduct
Disclosure ManagementConflict-of-interest and other disclosures
Ethics and compliance trainingOnline course library for employees
RiskRateThird-party screening and monitoring
IRMIntegrated risk management, including privacy risk
NiraAI assistant for policy summaries, case notes, alert filtering and translation

From NAVEX's company and platform pages, checked 4 October 2026. NAVEX publishes no prices; its small-business pricing page asks for a quote and offers up to 30% off bundles (offer).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does NAVEX do?

NAVEX sells governance, risk and compliance software. Its NAVEX One platform includes the EthicsPoint whistleblowing hotline and case management, PolicyTech policy management, ethics training, conflict-of-interest disclosures, RiskRate third-party screening and integrated risk management.

How much does NAVEX cost?

NAVEX does not publish prices. Its small-business pricing page asks you to request custom pricing and runs an offer of up to 30% off a bundled package (checked 4 October 2026).

Is NAVEX a legit company?

Yes. NAVEX is an established compliance software company headquartered in the Portland, Oregon area, and it reports more than 13,000 customers. It sells under the NAVEX One, EthicsPoint and PolicyTech names.

Who is the parent company of NAVEX?

On 14 October 2025 a consortium led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives completed the purchase of a majority stake in NAVEX. Blackstone became a significant minority investor and BC Partners, the former majority owner, kept a significant minority stake.

Who is the CEO of NAVEX?

The October 2025 deal announcement quotes Andrew Bates as NAVEX's CEO.

What is EthicsPoint?

EthicsPoint is NAVEX's whistleblowing and incident management product. Employees can report concerns by phone or online, and compliance teams manage the cases in one system. NAVEX sells Professional and Essentials versions.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: NAVEX company page, NAVEX One platform, NAVEX small-business pricing, Ownership announcement (BC Partners).

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#Compliance#GRC#Whistleblowing#EthicsPoint

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