Comparison
relokate vs. SIRVA — Which Is Right for Hiring to Germany?
SIRVA is a global relocation management company offering moving, mortgage, and workforce solutions across 170+ countries. relokate is a Germany-focused platform with deep immigration expertise. Here's how they compare.
The key difference
SIRVA is one of the world's largest relocation management companies — they handle everything from household goods shipping to mortgage services across 170+ countries. Their strength is large-scale, global mobility programs for enterprise clients. But for Germany-specific immigration, their generalist model means less depth on German visa types, Ausländerbehörde processes, and local nuances. relokate is purpose-built for Germany: every process, every relationship, every workflow is optimized for one market — with transparent pricing and no enterprise minimums.
Feature comparison: SIRVA vs. relokate
| Feature | SIRVA | relokate |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic focus | Global — 170+ countries | Germany only |
| Company type | Global relocation management company (RMC) | Germany-focused relocation platform |
| Core services | Moving, mortgage, immigration, settling-in (global) | Immigration, visa processing, settling-in (Germany) |
| Pricing model | Enterprise contracts (custom RFP process) | Transparent pay-per-case — no platform fee |
| Germany immigration depth | Generalist — handled via local partners | Deep — all visa types, city-specific expertise |
| Technology platform | Enterprise mobility management tools | Modern HR dashboard with real-time case tracking |
| Attorney escalation | Via third-party legal partners | Built-in, direct escalation to German immigration attorneys |
| Household goods/moving | Yes — core competency | Not offered (immigration + settling-in focus) |
| Minimum commitment | Enterprise contract required | None — pay as you go |
| Onboarding time | Weeks to months (RFP + implementation) | Same-day case start |
| Case takeover speed | Varies by program complexity | 24-hour takeover guarantee |
| Ideal company size | Large enterprise (1000+ employees) | Any size — SMB to enterprise |
Who should choose which
Choose SIRVA if:
- You need a single global RMC for relocations across many countries
- You need household goods shipping and physical moving services
- You're a large enterprise with an established global mobility program
- You need mortgage and real estate services as part of relocation
- You prefer one vendor for everything — moving, immigration, settling-in globally
Choose relokate if:
- Your immigration need is primarily Germany
- You want deep Germany expertise — not a generalist covering 170 countries
- You need transparent, predictable pricing without enterprise RFP processes
- You want to start immediately without months of implementation
- You need attorney escalation built in for complex German immigration cases
- You're an SMB or mid-market company that doesn't need a global RMC
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Our perspective
“SIRVA is a comprehensive global RMC — ideal for large-scale mobility programs. Companies that choose relokate are typically those where Germany is the primary market: they want a specialist who knows every Ausländerbehörde, not a generalist managing 170 countries.”
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This page is published by relokate. We've aimed to give an honest, fair comparison. SIRVA is one of the world's leading relocation management companies with comprehensive global services. relokate is a Germany-focused platform. The right choice depends on your geographic scope and service needs — we encourage you to evaluate both.