- Horizons rebranded as Remote People in February 2026, dropping its EOR entry price from $299 to $199 per employee per month, so any comparison using the older figure is outdated and will overstate the cost gap between providers.
- The published $199 base fee is the floor, not the total: statutory employer contributions passed through on top can add 40 to 45 percent of gross salary in France or Brazil, making country selection the single largest driver of your actual monthly bill.
- The 2 percent of gross salary talent sourcing fee is recurring for the full duration of employment, not a one-time placement charge, meaning a team of 10 employees averaging $6,000 per month pays an additional $14,400 per year in sourcing fees alone if they use Remote People to recruit.
- Horizons publishes no volume discounts on EOR Flex, so a team of 25 employees pays the same per-employee rate as a team of 2, which makes the platform progressively less cost-competitive as headcount grows beyond 10.
- Gloroots matches the $199 EOR base rate but includes statutory contribution estimates upfront and applies no percentage-of-salary sourcing fee, making it a stronger fit for teams scaling beyond 10 employees or hiring in high-contribution countries like France, Germany, or Brazil.
Horizons Pricing in 2026: What Changed After the Rebrand
Horizons rebranded as Remote People on February 9, 2026. The product now lives at remotepeople.com, and the EOR entry price dropped from $299 to $199 per month under the new EOR Flex plan.
For buyers, the practical change is a new plan taxonomy and lower published prices. The six current plans are EOR Flex, EOR Plus, EOR Switch, Contractor Management, Contractor of Record, and US PEO. Contractor Management fell from $49 to $29 per month. Whether legacy Horizons contracts are grandfathered or migrated to the new plan names has not been confirmed in public sources.
Horizons Is Now Remote People: What That Means for Pricing
Horizons officially rebranded as Remote People on February 9, 2026, per a PR Newswire announcement on that date. The product moved to remotepeople.com, and the old Horizons domain now redirects there. The rebrand also expanded the company's stated scope from EOR-only to full-service global hiring.
For buyers mid-evaluation, the key question is whether existing Horizons contracts carried over automatically or required migration to the new plan names. Public sources reviewed do not confirm the answer. Review platforms including G2 and TrustRadius may still surface the product under the Horizons name, and third-party comparison sites such as Teamed.global explicitly note the connection by listing it as "Horizons (now Remote People)."
Current Plan Pricing at a Glance
The $299 EOR figure cited in older sources is deprecated; the table below reflects post-rebrand pricing from remotepeople.com and TrustRadius as of February 2026.
| Plan | Price | Offerings | Best For | Biggest Limitation |
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| EOR Flex | $199/month per employee | Full employment administration, local compliance, payroll | Teams hiring full-time employees in new countries | Statutory contributions and talent sourcing fees billed separately |
| EOR Plus | Custom pricing | Enhanced EOR with dedicated support and added HR services | Larger teams needing tailored contracts and priority support | No published rate; requires a sales quote |
| Contractor Management | $29/month per contractor | Contract management, invoicing, international payments | Teams managing independent contractors across borders | No misclassification coverage at this tier |
| Contractor of Record | $249/month per contractor | Contractor engagement with compliance and misclassification-risk support | Teams using contractors in higher-risk classification jurisdictions | Pricing varies by country and service; $249/month is published on Horizons country pages |
| Talent Sourcing | 2% of gross salary per month | Candidate sourcing and placement into EOR or contractor roles | Teams without an in-house recruiter for target markets | Recurring percentage fee scales with salary, adding cost as headcount grows |
| EOR Switch | Custom pricing / not publicly listed | Migration support for teams moving from another EOR provider | Companies switching providers mid-contract | Pricing terms and specific limitations are not publicly disclosed |
| US PEO | Custom pricing / not publicly listed | US-based professional employer organization services | US-only teams needing a co-employment structure | US-only scope; no public rate verified |
The table shows base fees only. Statutory employer contributions, FX fees, and talent sourcing add-ons are the largest variables for most teams and are covered in detail below. For broader context on what drives total EOR spend, see employer of record cost.
How Horizons Pricing Actually Works
Horizons uses a hybrid pricing architecture with three distinct cost streams: a flat per-employee-per-month (PEPM) fee for employment administration, a percentage-of-payroll fee for talent sourcing, and statutory employer contributions passed through as a separate layer.
The flat PEPM covers employment administration and local compliance. The 2% talent sourcing fee applies only when you use Remote People to recruit candidates. Statutory employer contributions are a government-mandated cost passed through on top of both, and they vary by country.
This structure creates real budget unpredictability for growing teams. A company that sources five employees at $6,000 per month gross adds $7,200 per year in sourcing fees alone, before EOR fees or statutory costs. Understanding how does EOR work at a structural level helps buyers anticipate where their actual invoice will diverge from the published rate, and whether volume discounts will meaningfully offset the percentage-based layer.
The Six Cost Components Behind Every Horizons Invoice
Every EOR invoice is built from six distinct cost components: payroll processing, benefits administration, local employer taxes and social charges, onboarding and offboarding handling, HR administration and compliance monitoring, and FX and payment processing fees.
Horizons covers components one through five within the EOR Flex base fee of $199 per employee per month, per RemotePeople's published positioning. Statutory employer contributions (component three) are passed through at cost on top of that base fee. RemotePeople states no additional onboarding or offboarding fees apply at the EOR Flex tier. The FX markup rate for component six is not published; you will need to ask the vendor directly before signing.
Two components catch buyers off guard most often. Statutory pass-throughs can add 40 to 45 percent of gross salary in France alone. The FX spread on salary disbursements is equally consequential but equally opaque. Ask RemotePeople for the exact spread before you commit to a contract.
Flat PEPM vs Percentage-of-Payroll: Which Model Horizons Uses and Why It Matters
EOR providers use four main pricing models. Flat PEPM (per employee per month) is predictable and scales linearly with headcount. Percentage-of-payroll scales with salary levels, which makes costs unpredictable for senior hires. Hybrid enterprise pricing applies custom rates at volume thresholds. Pay-as-you-go bills per event and is rare in EOR. For a broader look at how these models compare across providers, see our employer of record cost guide.
Horizons uses a hybrid position. EOR Flex and EOR Plus both use flat PEPM for the base fee. The talent sourcing add-on runs at 2 percent of gross salary per month, which is a percentage-of-payroll layer on top of a flat base. EOR Plus likely includes volume or custom pricing on request, but EOR Flex does not publish volume discounts. Teams at 25 or more employees should ask about enterprise pricing before assuming the published rate applies.
Horizons Pricing Plans Explained
The rebrand from Horizons to Remote People expanded the product menu considerably. Where Horizons previously published three products (EOR at $299, Contractor Management at $49, and Talent Sourcing at 2% of gross salary), Remote People now lists six distinct hiring products: EOR Flex, EOR Plus, EOR Switch, Contractor Management, Contractor of Record, and US PEO, plus optional add-ons. The sections below cover each plan in turn so you can identify which fits your use case before requesting a quote. If you want to compare the EOR tier directly against an alternative, the Gloroots EOR services page is a useful reference point.
EOR Flex — $199/Month
EOR Flex is priced at $199 per employee per month, down from the $299 rate Horizons charged before the rebrand. The plan covers compliant employment in 150+ countries, bilingual employment contracts, payroll processing, statutory benefits, and onboarding and offboarding with no additional fees for those events at this tier.
The base price does not tell the full story. Statutory employer contributions are passed through on top of the $199 fee and vary significantly by country. France and Germany, for example, carry employer contribution rates well above 20% of gross salary. There are no published volume discounts at the EOR Flex tier, and advanced HRIS integrations such as Workday and BambooHR are limited compared to enterprise-grade EOR platforms.
The price reduction is real in absolute terms. A team of 10 employees pays $23,880 per year at $199 versus $35,880 per year at the old $299 rate, a saving of $12,000 annually at the base fee. Statutory pass-throughs, however, remain unchanged and will still add materially to the total cost depending on where your employees are based.
EOR Plus — Custom Pricing
EOR Plus is Horizons' enterprise tier, positioned above EOR Flex on the RemotePeople pricing page. Pricing is not published; it is negotiated directly with the sales team. The plan likely includes volume discounts, dedicated account management, enhanced service-level agreements, and deeper platform integrations, though exact inclusions are not confirmed in public documentation.
Teams managing 15 or more international employees should request EOR Plus pricing before signing. When you do, ask specifically about volume discount thresholds, SLA response-time guarantees, and integration support for your HR stack. Compare any quote against EOR for mid-market companies to benchmark the total cost at the same headcount.
Contractor Management — $29/Month
RemotePeople's Contractor Management plan costs $29 per contractor per month, down from $49 under the legacy Horizons brand. The plan covers compliant contractor payments across 180+ countries, multi-currency processing, contract generation, and invoice management.
Misclassification protection is not included at this tier. Legal employer responsibility stays with your company, so contractors who work embedded, full-time schedules carry real classification risk. Those engagements belong in the Contractor of Record tier, not here.
Contractor of Record — Misclassification Protection Tier
Contractor of Record is a separate SKU from the $29/month Contractor Management plan. At this tier, Remote People assumes legal employer responsibility for the contractor, which means the platform absorbs liability if a tax authority or labor court reclassifies that contractor as an employee. Third-party comparisons cite $199/month for this tier.
This tier is relevant for contractors who work exclusively for one client, follow set hours, or use company-provided equipment. Those are the conditions regulators in Spain, France, and Brazil treat as indicators of an employment relationship, and where reclassification enforcement is most active. If your contractors fit that profile, the $29/month plan does not provide the protection you need. Learn more about the distinction in our guide on how does EOR work.
Talent Sourcing — 2% of Gross Salary Per Month
The talent sourcing add-on charges 2% of an employee's gross monthly salary, billed every month for the full duration of employment. For a $6,000/month employee, that is $120/month or $1,440 per year, added on top of the base EOR fee. The fee does not stop after a placement period.
A standalone recruiter typically charges 15 to 20% of annual salary as a one-time fee. At 2% per month, the Horizons sourcing fee reaches 24% of annual salary after 12 months, exceeding a typical one-time placement cost. The consolidation benefit is workflow convenience, not lower cost, for most teams.
EOR Switch — Migration Plan for Teams Leaving Another Provider
Remote People lists EOR Switch as a separate plan under its "Change Provider" section, designed for teams moving away from providers such as Deel or Rippling. Pricing and the specific migration support included should be confirmed directly with Remote People, as public documentation does not detail the full scope.
Gloroots supports inbound migrations with employee data transfer, contract novation, and compliance continuity across countries. There is no published switching fee for Gloroots migrations. Teams evaluating a move can contact Gloroots to confirm the current migration process and timeline for their specific countries and headcount.
What Actually Drives Your Monthly Bill on Horizons
The published base rate is the floor, not the total. Four variables push actual spend above it: headcount, the country where each employee is hired, whether you use the integrated talent sourcing service, and a set of per-event and benefits-related fees that rarely appear in the headline price.
For teams hiring in high-contribution countries, statutory employer contributions typically add the most to the monthly total. For teams using Horizons to source candidates, the recurring talent sourcing fee becomes the largest variable cost. The subsections below break down each driver with specific figures and a worked example.
Statutory Employer Contributions by Region
Statutory employer contributions are passed through at cost on top of the base EOR fee, and they are the single largest variable in any international hiring budget. Rates range from under 10% of gross salary in Singapore to over 40% in France and Brazil. A $5,000/month employee in France adds $2,000 to $2,250 in employer contributions alone, before the EOR fee is counted.
| Region / Country | Approximate Employer Contribution Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Under 10% | CPF employer contribution; rate varies by employee age |
| United Kingdom | ~13–15% | National Insurance contributions plus pension auto-enrolment |
| Germany | ~20–22% | Social security split across health, pension, unemployment, and care insurance |
| Netherlands | ~18–20% | Includes health insurance surcharge and pension contributions |
| France | ~40–45% | Among the highest in Europe; includes health, pension, and family allowances |
| Brazil | ~40–45% | INSS, FGTS, and additional social charges apply |
| India | ~13–15% | PF, ESI, and gratuity provisions; varies by salary band |
| Mexico | ~25–30% | IMSS, INFONAVIT, and profit-sharing obligations |
Treat these figures as a floor for budgeting purposes. Exact rates shift with annual legislative changes, so confirm current figures with Remote People for your specific countries before finalising headcount plans. For a deeper breakdown of regional cost structures, see our guide to employer of record cost. Gloroots includes statutory contribution estimates in its quote process, giving buyers a clearer total before they sign. For country-specific detail on one of the most active hiring markets, the EOR in India guide covers local contribution mechanics in full.
Talent Sourcing Fee: The Recurring 2% Most Teams Underestimate
The 2% of gross salary talent sourcing fee compounds quickly across a team. A $4,000/month employee adds $80/month, or $960 per year. At $6,000/month that rises to $120/month and $1,440 annually. An $8,000/month hire costs $160/month, reaching $1,920 per year. For a team of 10 employees averaging $6,000/month, the sourcing fee alone totals $14,400 per year.
The fee is avoidable. Teams that source candidates through their own recruiters can engage Remote People purely for EOR employment and skip the sourcing add-on entirely. Gloroots does not charge a percentage-of-payroll talent sourcing fee, which is a meaningful cost difference for teams hiring at volume. See Gloroots pricing for a direct comparison.
FX, Benefits Broker Markups, and Per-Event Fees
Three cost categories rarely appear in published EOR pricing: FX spreads on salary disbursements, markups added to benefits premiums above statutory minimums, and per-event fees for termination or contract amendments. Remote People does not publish its FX spread, and benefits broker margins are typically embedded in premium quotes rather than itemized separately.
Before signing with any EOR provider, ask these three questions directly:
What is your FX spread on salary disbursements?
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Do you add a markup to benefits premiums above statutory minimums?
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Are there any per-event fees for termination, offboarding, or contract amendments?
Total Cost of Ownership: A Worked Example for 10 Employees Across 3 Countries
Consider 10 employees across Germany, India, and Brazil, each earning $5,000 per month gross. Three of those employees were sourced through the Horizons talent sourcing add-on. The three countries represent high, medium, and low statutory contribution environments respectively.
Running the Horizons numbers line by line produces the following annual cost estimate:
| Cost component | Calculation | Annual total (illustrative) |
|---|---|---|
| Base EOR fee (EOR Flex) | 10 employees x $199 x 12 months | $23,880 |
| Germany statutory contributions (~20% employer share, ~3 employees) | 3 x $5,000 x 20% x 12 | $36,000 |
| India statutory contributions (~13% employer share, ~4 employees) | 4 x $5,000 x 13% x 12 | $31,200 |
| Brazil statutory contributions (~35% employer share, ~3 employees) | 3 x $5,000 x 35% x 12 | $63,000 |
| Talent sourcing fee (2% of gross salary per month) | 3 employees x $5,000 x 2% x 12 | $3,600 |
| Estimated Horizons annual total | ~$157,680 |
Statutory contributions alone account for more than 80% of the total bill. The base EOR fee is the smallest line item once you factor in country-level employer obligations.
Gloroots EOR pricing starts at $199 per employee per month, matching the Horizons EOR Flex base rate. Gloroots uses flat, itemized pricing with no percentage-of-salary fees, so the talent sourcing line does not apply for the same scenario. For a detailed breakdown of how Gloroots structures its all-in cost for a team of this size, see the pricing page. The difference between the two providers for this scenario comes down primarily to whether a recurring talent sourcing percentage applies and how FX costs are handled on disbursements.
Where Horizons Pricing Falls Short as You Scale
Horizons publishes no volume discounts on its EOR Flex tier. At $199 per employee per month, a team of 10 pays $23,880 per year and a team of 25 pays $59,700 per year at the exact same per-employee rate. Providers such as best employer of record alternatives, including Gloroots, offer tiered volume pricing once headcount reaches 10 or more, which makes the linear cost curve a real disadvantage as teams grow.
Platform depth is a second constraint. Horizons performs well for SMB teams and Asia-Pacific markets, but native integrations with Workday, BambooHR, and finance systems are limited. Reporting and headcount analytics are basic compared to Deel or Rippling, and independent scoring rubrics such as Teamed rate Horizons lower on the platform and self-serve capability axis.
Entity formation is a third gap to plan for. RemotePeople now offers entity incorporation and EOR-to-entity transfer as distinct services, but this capability was not part of the original Horizons product. Teams planning to establish their own local entity within 12 to 24 months should confirm RemotePeople's transfer process and associated costs before committing to the platform.
Horizons vs Gloroots: Side-by-Side Pricing and Feature Comparison
| Provider | Pricing | Inclusions | Support | Limitations |
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| Horizons | EOR Flex at $199 per employee per month, no published volume discounts. EOR Plus at custom pricing. Talent Sourcing adds 2% of gross salary per month as a recurring fee. | Employment contracts, local payroll, statutory benefits administration, and basic compliance support. Contractor Management available at $29 per contractor per month. | Standard support included. In-country HR network with particular depth in Asia-Pacific markets. | No published volume discounts at any headcount. Limited native integrations with Workday, BambooHR, and finance systems. Basic reporting and analytics relative to larger platforms. |
| Gloroots | EOR starts at $199 per employee per month with flat, itemized pricing. No percentage-of-salary fees and no hidden platform fees. Volume pricing available at 10 or more employees. | Legal employment, multi-country payroll, statutory compliance, and contractor management at $29 per contractor per month. Contractor of Record at $99 per contractor per month covers misclassification risk. | 24/7 human support with dedicated in-region compliance specialists across 150 or more countries. | Recruitment scope is currently focused on India-sourced talent. Entity incorporation is not listed as a standalone Gloroots service in reviewed sources. |
The table below compares Horizons and Gloroots across pricing, inclusions, support, and limitations, evaluated at a scenario of 10 employees across 3 countries, using published pricing and publicly available feature information.
Gloroots holds a clear advantage on volume pricing, statutory contribution transparency, and support availability. Horizons retains an edge in Asia-Pacific in-country HR network depth, which matters for teams hiring heavily in markets such as Singapore, Japan, or Vietnam. Teams with a primary Asia-Pacific footprint should weigh that regional strength against Gloroots' cost and support advantages. For a full view of Gloroots costs, see the pricing page. You can also review Deel Pricing 2026: Here's What You'll Actually Pay for EOR and Contractors for a three-way market context.
When Horizons Makes Sense and When Gloroots Is the Better Fit
Horizons is a strong choice for teams hiring primarily in Asia-Pacific markets. Its in-country HR and legal network across APAC is well-established, and the integrated recruitment-plus-EOR model suits teams comfortable paying the 2% monthly talent sourcing fee. Teams migrating from another provider can also benefit from the EOR Switch plan.
Gloroots fits better for teams scaling beyond 10 international employees who need volume pricing, statutory contribution estimates included upfront, and deeper HRIS integrations. Coverage across LATAM, India, and Europe is comparable, making it a practical option for EOR for startups and EOR for mid-market companies that want predictable invoices.
Three triggers should prompt you to request a Gloroots quote before signing with Horizons: your team will exceed 10 international employees within 12 months; you are hiring in France, Germany, or Brazil and need statutory contribution estimates before comparing base rates; or you require Workday or BambooHR integration and need to confirm platform compatibility first.
Frequently Asked Questions About Horizons Pricing
Is Horizons the same as Remote People?
Yes. Horizons rebranded as Remote People on February 9, 2026. The underlying EOR product is unchanged; the legacy Horizons domain now redirects to remotepeople.com.
What is the current Horizons EOR price in 2026?
The current entry price is $199 per employee per month under the EOR Flex plan, introduced with the February 2026 rebrand. The older $299 figure applied to the legacy Horizons EOR plan and is no longer current. Statutory employer contributions are additional and vary by country.
Does Horizons offer volume discounts?
Horizons publishes no volume discounts for its EOR Flex plan at $199 per employee per month. EOR Plus uses custom pricing, which likely includes negotiated rates at higher headcounts. Teams hiring 15 or more employees should request an EOR Plus quote and compare it against Gloroots pricing before committing.
Why is my Horizons bill higher than the advertised price?
Three cost components most commonly push invoices above the $199 base fee. Statutory employer contributions are passed through in full on top of the platform fee. In France, for example, these add roughly 40 to 45 percent of gross salary.
If any employee was sourced through Remote People, a talent sourcing fee of 2 percent of gross salary applies every month, not just at hire. Foreign exchange markups on salary disbursements are a third factor, though Horizons does not publish its FX rates. For a fuller breakdown of employer of record cost components, the linked guide covers what to request from any provider before signing.
How does Gloroots pricing compare to Horizons for a team of 10?
At base rate, Horizons EOR Flex costs $199 per employee per month. For 10 employees over 12 months, that comes to $23,880 per year before statutory employer contributions, which Horizons passes through separately.
Gloroots EOR also starts at $199 per employee per month, putting the base annual cost at the same $23,880. The difference is in what each quote covers. Gloroots uses flat, itemized pricing with statutory contribution estimates included in the quote, so the number you see reflects closer to your actual cost. For more context on how EOR platforms differ beyond price, see our guide to employer of record software.
