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Horizons vs Velocity Global

Horizons is better value — $299+ for a premium global hiring solution. Velocity Global charges double
Local expertise — we cover 180+ countries and have experts on the ground where Velocity Global doesn’t
We put people first — we’re not just an HR platform, our customers get 1-on-1 support from dedicated staff

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Choose the best provider to help you hire employees anywhere in the world

Hiring employees overseas can save your business time and money, and give you access to whole new business markets. Here we compare Horizons and Velocity Global — two of the top-rated global Employers of Record (EOR) — and explain why Horizons is the best option for quick and cost-effective overseas hire.

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Why Choose Horizons?

Three Reasons to Choose Horizons over Velocity Global

1. Better value

$299+ for a premium global hiring solution. Velocity Global hides its prices, but is reported to charge double.

2. Local expertise

We cover 180+ countries and have experts on the ground where Velocity Global doesn’t

3. We put people first

We’re not just an HR platform, our customers get 1-on-1 support from dedicated staff

HORIZONS

Why Horizons?

Horizons is a leading Employer of Record (EOR) platform, supporting employee hire in 180+ countries.

Horizons has professionals on the ground all over the world, and add-on HR services such as contractor hire, recruitment and visa support.

Horizons prices start from $299 per employee per month.

Velocity Global

Why Velocity Global?

Velocity Global is an international EOR platform, helping companies hire in every US state as well as throughout the world.

Velocity Global supports the hiring of contractors as well as employees and has a standalone payroll solution.

Velocity Global does to publicly list its prices.

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Horizons vs Velocity Global: Differences Summarized

While Horizons and Velocity Global have some similarities, when you compare the service offerings, it is clear why Horizons comes out on top.

	HorizonsFrom 299 USD per employee / month	Velocity GlobalHidden
Countries covered	180+	180+
Contractor hiring option	✓	✓
Recruitment	✓	✓
Entities in each country	Horizons hires employees primarily through wholly-owned subsidiaries, in-country	Velocity Global hires employees primarily through wholly-owned subsidiaries, in-country
Customer support	✓ Local offices, true legal & HR experts in each location, dedicated account support	✖ Recent reviews suggest high support staff turnover and cost-cutting is hurting service performance
Responsiveness	✓ If there are any issues, Horizons alone handles it, immediately	✖ Recent reviews suggest agonizingly slow response times
Transparency	✓ We are up-front about our prices, displayed on our website, and don’t hit you with hidden fees and charges	✖ Does not disclose its pricing structure, but is reported to have numerous add-on charges
Pricing	✓ From $299 per employee	✖ Does not publicly reveal its prices — reportedly twice what Horizons charges

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Horizons vs Velocity Global: Capabilities

How does international hiring with Horizons or Velocity Global work? Here we look in detail at how both providers work, and explain where Horizons comes out on top.

01. Employer of Record

Both Horizons and Velocity Global are international Employers of Record: This means both providers support international businesses to hire talent overseas. They both onboard employees with compliant local contracts, process payroll, and take on legal responsibility for employees in the country of hire.

Both providers have global reach, with both operating in 180+ countries.

Both operate primarily through wholly-owned infrastructure: This means Horizons and Velocity Global have subsidiaries incorporated and registered in countries in which they operate, and that subsidiary becomes the legal employer in that country.

Horizons prices start from $299 per employee, per month. Velocity Global does not publicly release its prices, but they are reported to be twice as high as Horizons.

02. Contractor hire and management

For companies with temporary or project-based hiring needs, hiring an overseas contractor or freelancer is often a smart choice. Both Horizons and Velocity Global offer a contractor hiring option to support these companies.

Horizons and Velocity Global provide compliant freelancer contracts, process invoices and allow you to pay all of your contractors at the click of a button.

03. Customer support

Horizons and Velocity Global both onboard employees through intuitive HR platforms, but only Horizons prioritizes customer assistance and support. With Horizons you get dedicated support from an account executive, as well as prompt recruitment and legal support from in-house professionals at any time.

Horizons is the people-first Employer of Record.

04. Payroll processing

Both Horizons and Velocity Global offer international payroll processing through their Employer of Record solutions, in virtually any country: They pay employees in the relevant local currency, withhold essential taxes and social contributions, and remit those amounts to the relevant authorities.

05. Pricing transparency

Horizons is up-front about all its fees. Not only does it publish its monthly fees on its website, there are no hidden costs or markups. Velocity Global has a more complicated price structure that is only available by asking them for a quote.

07. Hire in 180+ countries with Horizons

With prices starting from $299 per employee, per month, Horizons is the best value EOR solution on the market today. Get in touch to find out how you can onboard your global team within the next 24 hours.