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Compare Deel Payroll and Horizons 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 Deel Compensation Per Month
Starting at $299.00 1 Employee Per Month
Deel Payroll
Star Rating
(6,490)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 Deel Compensation Per Month
Browse all 5 pricing plansHorizons
Star Rating
(339)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Employee Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that while both Horizons and Deel offer strong compliance support, Horizons shines with a score of 9.2 compared to Deel's 9.0. Reviewers mention that Horizons provides more comprehensive resources for navigating international labor laws, making it a preferred choice for businesses focused on compliance.
- Reviewers mention that Deel excels in international hiring support, scoring 9.6 against Horizons' 9.2. Users on G2 highlight Deel's extensive network of local partners, which simplifies the hiring process across various countries, making it ideal for companies looking to expand globally.
- Users say that when it comes to ease of use, Deel slightly outperforms Horizons with a score of 9.5 compared to 9.4. Reviewers mention that Deel's user interface is more intuitive, which helps new users get accustomed to the platform quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Horizons offers superior certified assistance, scoring 9.5 versus Deel's 8.8. Users report that Horizons' dedicated support team is more responsive and knowledgeable, particularly in complex scenarios involving compliance and international regulations.
- G2 users highlight that Horizons has a better performance score of 9.1 compared to Deel's 9.3, with reviewers noting that Horizons' reporting features are more robust, allowing for deeper insights into workforce analytics and performance metrics.
- Users report that while both platforms provide solid onboarding experiences, Horizons scores slightly higher at 9.3 compared to Deel's 9.2. Reviewers mention that Horizons' onboarding process is more streamlined, with better resources and guidance for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Deel Payroll
Run efficient compensation reviews
$15.00
1 Deel Compensation Per Month
Deel Compensation helps HR teams make cost-efficient compensation decisions, at a faster pace, to keep workers engaged and organizations protected from regulatory fines.
Create compensation bands using Global Salary Insights and external data, share them with custom permissions for pay transparency compliance, and run rules-based compensation cycles that tie pay to performance.
- Compensation review cycles
- Compensation bands
- Total reward profiles
Horizons
Employer of Record
Starting at $299.00
1 Employee Per Month
Hire employees anywhere in the world with our best-in-class Global EOR/PEO solution.
- Create instant, bilingual, and compliant labor contracts
- An HR specialist will customize each labor contract for your company
- Transparent payroll system with detailed employer cost breakdown
Free Trial
Deel Payroll
No trial information availableHorizons
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
6,049
9.3
282
Ease of Use
9.5
6,205
9.4
289
Ease of Setup
9.3
5,422
9.4
246
Ease of Admin
9.2
582
9.2
49
Quality of Support
9.2
5,267
9.1
275
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
586
9.0
64
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
6,082
9.4
273
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
9.3
1671
Not enough data
8.9
1601
Not enough data
8.9
1652
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
1590
Not enough data
8.9
1549
Not enough data
9.2
1595
Not enough data
8.9
1533
Not enough data
8.6
1512
Not enough data
8.7
1500
Not enough data
9.2
1512
Not enough data
8.9
1484
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.6
1509
Not enough data
8.5
1484
Not enough data
8.5
1466
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
1449
Not enough data
8.8
1446
Not enough data
8.8
1430
Not enough data
8.8
1430
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
1476
Not enough data
9.1
1457
Not enough data
9.2
1505
Not enough data
9.1
1438
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.5
17
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.7
17
Support
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.5
16
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.6
16
Processing
9.5
2002
Not enough data
9.2
1666
Not enough data
9.2
1681
Not enough data
9.1
1664
Not enough data
Compliance
9.2
1693
Not enough data
9.1
1694
Not enough data
9.1
1620
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
1605
Not enough data
9.0
1624
Not enough data
8.9
1572
Not enough data
Reporting
9.0
1581
Not enough data
9.0
1608
Not enough data
9.2
1708
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
8.8
44
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
43
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.8
43
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
28
Platform
8.9
219
Not enough data
8.7
211
Not enough data
8.9
215
Not enough data
9.3
222
Not enough data
8.9
213
Not enough data
8.9
211
Not enough data
8.8
213
Not enough data
8.9
215
Not enough data
9.0
217
Not enough data
9.1
209
Not enough data
Benchmarking and Equity - Compensation Management
8.7
201
Not enough data
8.8
201
Not enough data
8.8
200
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
699
Not enough data
8.4
672
Not enough data
9.2
679
Not enough data
9.1
690
Not enough data
9.2
699
Not enough data
9.1
675
Not enough data
8.9
676
Not enough data
9.2
685
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.4
2809
Not enough data
9.4
2751
Not enough data
Platform Administration
9.1
2581
Not enough data
9.3
2638
Not enough data
9.2
2609
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
9.4
2663
Not enough data
9.4
2658
Not enough data
9.4
2671
Not enough data
Basic Features
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.2
31
Not enough data
Risk Mitigation
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
Analytics
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
Compatability
Not enough data
8.3
160
Not enough data
8.6
158
Not enough data
8.1
155
Benefits
Not enough data
7.8
151
Not enough data
8.3
155
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Intermediate GEP features
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
8.7
78
Other GEP Features
Not enough data
8.9
78
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.9
79
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Deel Payroll and Horizons share no categories
Unique Categories
Deel Payroll is categorized as Contractor Payments, Multi-Country Payroll, Payroll, Compensation Management, and Pay Equity
Horizons is categorized as Employer of Record (EOR), Global Employment Platforms (GEP), Contractor Management, and PEO Providers
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Deel Payroll
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Horizons
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
16.9%
Information Technology and Services
14.1%
Translation and Localization
5.1%
Consumer Services
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Other
55.4%
Computer Software
13.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Consulting
4.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.6%
Education Management
4.6%
Other
65.0%
Discussions
What is deel app?
6 Comments
OE
its Contractor Management Software and Hr Compliance Software and even Contractor Payment SoftwareRead more
How does Deel work for contractors?
6 Comments
FA
I was a contractor using deel (company based in Canada, I'm based in Spain) it worked well :) Read more
Is it part of the EU?
5 Comments
Official Response from Deel Payroll
Hello there,
Yes, we are!
You can hire employees in 100+ countries where you don't have entitiesRead more
Horizons has no discussions with answers
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