Localyze vs UrbanBound

Localyze is a web platform and service for companies managing employee moves across borders, including relocations, work abroad and business trips. It tracks cases such as workations and visa renewals with status updates and employee details, and offers immigration services supported by experts. Listed case types include highly skilled migrant visas, European Blue Cards, residence permits and short stays, with coverage described as global. A marketplace and premium partners offer housing, family, concierge and moving support. The platform tracks relocation status, work-abroad days, trips, expenditures, budgets and payments; services can be paid for by card or bank transfer. HR teams can sync data bidirectionally with systems including Personio, BambooHR, Workday, HiBob and SAP SuccessFactors. Localyze says it is ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant, and supports customizable permissions, SSO and 2FA. It says the service is hosted in AWS European data centers, uses TLS in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest, and conducts penetration testing and vulnerability scans. Employees can access it in a browser on a phone, tablet or computer. Pricing is available on request rather than as numeric prices.

UrbanBound is web-based relocation management software for employers and employees. Employers can manage policy benefits, reimbursements, vetted suppliers, relocation spending, timelines, and program reporting. Employees receive 24/7 access to a centralized app with benefits, location insights, and a move timeline. A dedicated Relocation Consultant guides the move, while UrbanBound’s relocation team answers questions and provides company and location information. Candidate software lets prospective employees book travel and hotels and submit reimbursement expenses. Intern management covers payments, housing options, travel expense management, and automated stipend disbursements without payroll setup. Employers can view lump-sum payment status with real-time tracking and reporting. UrbanBound says transfers use a PCI-certified solution to collect bank information and move funds. It also announced a PracticeMatch partnership for physician recruitment tools. Custom licensing sets a fee per relocating employee, candidate, or intern, with add-ons and fees varying by organization size and needs.