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Horizons vs Remote

Complete EOR Comparison 2025

Evaluating Horizons and Remote for your global team? Compare pricing, features, support quality, compliance capabilities, and real customer reviews. Discover why leading companies choose Rivermate for transparent pricing, 24/7 human support, and true partnership.

Why companies choose Rivermate over Horizons and Remote

01

Altijd beschikbare menselijke ondersteuning

02

Transparante en duidelijke prijsstelling

03

Ingebouwde naleving gegarandeerd

04

180+ landen, veel eigendomsondernemingen

Trusted by more than 1,000 global companies

Rivermate | airwallex
Rivermate | mitsui
Rivermate | niterra
Rivermate | wcg
Rivermate | neilmed
Rivermate | crowdcube
Rivermate | generation
Rivermate | abacus
Rivermate | ct
Rivermate | drf
Rivermate | easydmarc
Rivermate | gomarkets
Rivermate | itsvit
Rivermate | medix
Rivermate | myclinicaloutcomes
Rivermate | onward
Rivermate | rephine
Rivermate | royfort
Rivermate | sal
Rivermate | wandai

How Horizons, Remote, and Rivermate compare

Google
Google
HorizonsNo rating (N/A)
RemoteNo rating (N/A)
Rivermate4.8/5
G2
G2
Horizons4.5/5
Remote4.6/5
Rivermate4.9/5
Trustpilot
Trustpilot
Horizons4.7/5
Remote4.7/5
Rivermate4.7/5
Capterra
Capterra
Horizons4.5/5
Remote4.6/5
Rivermate4.8/5

Human-first support

24/7 access to real experts — not bots

We embed alongside your team through Slack, WhatsApp, or email, with response times in minutes. Your people get answers when they need them, not days later.

True partnership

Not just a platform — an extension of your HR team

We consult on contracts, onboard your people, and guide you through compliance shifts. With local experts in 150+ countries, you get a partner who grows with you.

Flexibility that fits you

Tailored to your needs, not one-size-fits-all

From custom contracts and benefits to non-standard scenarios, we adapt to your business. You won't hear "we don't support that" — we'll find a way.

Which Platform is Right for You?

Choose the best EOR platform based on your company size, budget, and support needs

Horizons

Horizons

Custom pricing

Best for:

  • Large enterprises with $10M+ revenue
  • Teams needing advanced analytics
  • Companies with in-house HR teams

Not ideal for:

  • Startups with limited budgets
  • Teams needing 24/7 human support
  • Quick onboarding requirements
Remote

Remote

From $599/month

Best for:

  • Mid-size tech companies
  • Self-service platform preference
  • Teams with technical expertise

Not ideal for:

  • Complex compliance requirements
  • Need for custom contract terms
  • White-glove service expectations
Rivermate

Rivermate

RECOMMENDED

From €299/month

Best for:

  • Companies of all sizes (startup to enterprise)
  • 24/7 human support via Slack/WhatsApp
  • Transparent pricing - no hidden fees
  • Custom contracts and flexibility
  • True partnership approach
  • 150+ countries coverage

Why companies choose Rivermate:

“We needed a partner, not just a platform. Rivermate's white-glove service and instant support via Slack made all the difference.”

— Boloo, 50+ global employees

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GoogleBeoordeeld 4.6/5 op Google
G2Beoordeeld 4.5/5 op G2
TrustpilotBeoordeeld 4.8/5 op Trustpilot
CapterraBeoordeeld 4.8/5 op Capterra
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Werknemers in dienst

2000+

Jaarlijkse loonlijst

€200M+

Bedrijven geholpen

1000+

Landen die gedekt zijn

150+

Competitive pricing

Compare transparent pricing across platforms. All prices are per employee per month.

Service
Rivermate
Best Value
Horizons
Remote
Employer of record (pricing)
Range €199/€599
Not publicly disclosed
$599/month
Payroll (pricing)
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed
$50/month
Contractor management (pricing)
€199
Not publicly disclosed
$29/month
Recruiting (pricing)
0.2%
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed
HR software (pricing)
Free
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed

Transparent pricing · No hidden fees · Cancel anytime

50%
Savings
97%
Accuracy
96%
Satisfaction

What's the price difference?

Number of employees: 50

10100

With Rivermate EOR, you save €14,950 or up to 50% in savings.

(Pricing calculated monthly)

Detailed Comparison

See how we compare

Explore features, support, and compliance across all platforms

Feature
Rivermate
Horizons
Remote
Global CoverageNumber of countries supported
150+ countries
100+ countries
100+ countries
Custom ContractsAbility to customize employment contracts
Equity & Stock OptionsSupport for equity compensation
Multi-currency PayrollPay employees in their local currency
Benefits AdministrationComprehensive benefits management
Contractor ManagementManage independent contractors

Check out Horizons's drawbacks directly from its users

What do you dislike about DataArt?

L

Lorainer Fontalvo

Sr. UX UI Designer

DataArt

G2
G2
2.5

Delays in response times and difficulty in getting timely assistance. Also Horizons's availability and features might vary depending on the user's location, and certain functionalities may not be available in all regions.

Rivermate guarantees you timely assistance.

What do you dislike about CQ Flency?

M

Mayur Patil

Localization Engineer

CQ Flency

Trustpilot
Trustpilot
3.0

Horizons charges a hefty fee compared to other payment platforms. They can not provide tax guidance to remote contractors working with external companies.

Rivermate offers global expansion at a budget friendly price.

What do you dislike about this service?

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Arthur Fedrizzi

Mid Market

Google
Google
2.0

I really didn't like the fact that I will be paid to my Horizons account, and then I need to transfer to my bank account because that's another 2-3 business days. This was very annoying.

Rivermate offers consistent, timely payment.

Check out Remote's drawbacks directly from its users

What do you dislike about G2 Review?

V

Verified G2 Reviewer

Global HR Lead

G2 Review

G2
G2
2.5

Onboarding is slower in some regions compared to competitors. We've experienced significant delays when trying to hire in certain countries, which impacts our ability to scale quickly.

Rivermate provides fast, streamlined onboarding in 150+ countries.

What do you dislike about G2 Review?

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Verified G2 Reviewer

Compliance Officer

G2 Review

G2
G2
2.0

Limited customization for contracts makes it difficult to accommodate unique employment situations. The platform is rigid and doesn't allow for the flexibility we need for specialized roles.

Rivermate offers fully customizable contracts tailored to your specific needs.

What do you dislike about AMDX?

A

Arthur Fedrizzi

Mid Market

AMDX

Google
Google
2.0

I really didn't like the fact that I will be paid to my Remote account, and then I need to transfer to my bank account because that's another 2-3 business days. This was very annoying.

Rivermate offers consistent, timely payment.

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