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Compare Horizons and Safeguard Global 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (51.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Employee Per Month
$5.00 11 Contractor Per Month
Horizons
Star Rating
(339)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Employee Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSafeguard Global
Star Rating
(107)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (51.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 11 Contractor Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Horizons excels in user experience, with many praising its straightforward interface and ease of navigation. Users appreciate being able to access the platform on their phones, making it convenient for on-the-go management.
- Users say that Safeguard Global stands out for its attention to detail and effective management of compliance obligations. Reviewers highlight the company's role as an employer of record, which significantly alleviates the burden of compliance for their teams.
- According to verified reviews, Horizons offers superior support, with users noting that the team is quick to respond and provides direct assistance. This level of support contributes to a smoother overall experience, especially during critical tasks.
- Reviewers mention that while Safeguard Global has a friendly staff and effective deployment management, it faces challenges in user setup and administration, which some users found less intuitive compared to Horizons' streamlined processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Horizons has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and user trust. This is supported by a larger volume of recent reviews, indicating a consistent level of service and user satisfaction.
- Users report that Safeguard Global's pricing is more accessible, especially for mid-market companies, but some feel that the value may not match the higher costs associated with Horizons, which starts at $299. This difference in pricing could influence decisions based on budget constraints.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Safeguard Global
Contractor Management (11+)
$5.00
11 Contractor Per Month
With Safeguard Global, ensure on-time international payments, get a secure contractor management platform, and make it easy to pay workers in any currency — all in one streamlined solution.
- Pay in any currency in 187 countries
- Reduce time to process individual payments by 70%
- No hidden fees and only one invoice. Flexible payment schedules.
Free Trial
Horizons
Free Trial is available
Safeguard Global
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
282
8.6
47
Ease of Use
9.4
289
8.1
48
Ease of Setup
9.4
246
7.9
43
Ease of Admin
9.2
49
8.0
31
Quality of Support
9.1
275
8.4
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
64
8.7
77
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
273
8.5
47
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Expense Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Taxes
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.5
17
Not enough data
Platform
9.2
17
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.7
17
Not enough data
Support
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
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Integration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
8.8
44
Feature Not Available
9.1
45
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Feature Not Available
Platform Functionality
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.0
44
Feature Not Available
9.2
44
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
9.3
43
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.8
43
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
8.4
28
Not enough data
Entity Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cleaning
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compatability
8.3
160
Feature Not Available
8.6
158
6.6
20
8.1
155
6.7
20
Benefits
7.8
151
Feature Not Available
8.3
155
7.3
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Intermediate GEP features
9.2
79
9.3
10
8.7
78
Feature Not Available
Other GEP Features
8.9
78
8.7
9
8.7
77
7.9
8
8.9
79
8.8
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Horizons and Safeguard Global are categorized as Employer of Record (EOR), Global Employment Platforms (GEP), and Contractor Management
Unique Categories
Horizons is categorized as PEO Providers
Safeguard Global is categorized as Contractor Payments, Entity Management, Expense Management, Core HR, HR Analytics, HR Compliance, Payroll, Multi-Country Payroll, and Time & Attendance
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Horizons
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Safeguard Global
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
13.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Consulting
4.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.6%
Education Management
4.6%
Other
65.0%
Computer Software
10.4%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Pharmaceuticals
3.8%
Other
63.2%
Discussions
Horizons has no discussions with answers
Safeguard Global has no discussions with answers
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