Comparison
relokate vs. Progedo — Which Is Right for Hiring to Germany?
Progedo (relocation.de) is a traditional German relocation agency with offices in 12 cities. relokate combines a software platform with full-service support and pay-per-case pricing. Here's how they compare.
The key difference
Progedo is a well-established traditional relocation agency based in Düsseldorf with a network of consultants across 12 German cities. They offer personal, hands-on service — but operate as a classic agency without a technology platform. relokate combines dedicated case managers with a real-time software dashboard, transparent pay-per-case pricing, and built-in attorney escalation. If you want a modern, tech-enabled approach to German immigration with full cost transparency, relokate is the better fit.
Feature comparison: Progedo vs. relokate
| Feature | Progedo | relokate |
|---|---|---|
| Service model | Traditional agency — personal consultants | Software platform + dedicated Relocation Partner per employee |
| Geographic coverage | Germany — 12 cities | Germany — all major cities + remote support |
| Technology platform | No real-time dashboard | Full HR dashboard with live case tracking |
| Pricing model | Agency fees (project-based quotes) | Transparent pay-per-case — no hidden fees |
| Attorney escalation | Via external partners | Built-in, direct escalation (§75 VwGO) |
| Dedicated personal partner | Yes — assigned consultant | Yes — dedicated Relocation Partner who knows your hire by name |
| Visa types covered | Common visa types | All German visa types including Blue Card, §18a/18b, Chancenkarte, Fast-Track |
| Case takeover speed | Varies by consultant availability | 24-hour takeover guarantee |
| Strategic HR sparring | Not typically included | Yes — HR perspective on global mobility strategy, process optimization, compliance |
| Settling-in services | Yes — apartment search, school search | Yes — Anmeldung, housing, insurance, bank + family support |
| Employee-facing support | Phone/email with assigned consultant | Bilingual (EN/DE) dedicated Relocation Partner + portal |
| Scalability | Limited by consultant capacity | Software scales with your hiring volume |
| Minimum commitment | Per-project engagement | None — pay as you go |
Who should choose which
Choose Progedo if:
- You need physical offices in 12 specific cities with face-to-face meetings
- You're an enterprise with a fixed global mobility budget and traditional procurement
- You don't need a real-time technology platform for your HR team
Choose relokate if:
- You want a dedicated Relocation Partner per employee — a real person who knows your hire by name, just like a traditional agency, but backed by technology
- You want a software platform with real-time case tracking for your HR team
- You need transparent, pay-per-case pricing without agency markup
- You want attorney escalation built in for complex immigration cases
- You value strategic HR sparring — our founder comes from HR and offers strategic guidance on global mobility, compliance, and process optimization
- You're scaling international hiring and need a system that grows with you
- You need 24-hour case takeover when switching providers
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Our perspective
“Progedo has built strong local presence across German cities. Where relokate differs is in combining that personal touch with a technology platform, transparent pricing, and built-in attorney escalation — giving HR teams both the human partner and the real-time visibility they need.”
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This page is published by relokate. We've aimed to give an honest, fair comparison. Progedo is a well-established agency with strong local presence across Germany. relokate is a software-first platform with full-service support. The right choice depends on your needs — we encourage you to evaluate both.