Comparison
Caterelo vs Teleport — the Teleport alternative for Southern Europe.
Teleport (teleport.org) was discontinued years ago. If you used to use it for city quality scoring + relocation decisions, Caterelo is the closest spiritual successor — with deeper Southern European focus, official data sources, and decision tools.
01What happened to Teleport?
Teleport was launched in 2014 as a city quality-of-life comparison tool. It was acquired by Move Inc., later spun out, and effectively wound down by 2020. The data is stale; the platform is no longer maintained.
Many former Teleport users now look for similar tools. Caterelo is positioned for the same job — city/region comparison for relocation decisions — but with sharper focus.
02Comparison
| Feature | Caterelo | Teleport (legacy) |
|---|
| Status | Active, updated quarterly | Discontinued ~2020 |
| Geographic focus | Southern EU (90 regions) | Worldwide (~250 cities) |
| Data freshness | 2026 data | Stale (2018-2019 era) |
| Quality of life scoring | 13 signals + LifeTrend composite | 16 categories (similar approach) |
| Methodology transparency | ● Explicit weights, sources | ◐ Was published |
| Climate trajectory | ● IPCC AR6 to 2050 | ○ Current only |
| Family-fit specifics | ● Schools, pediatric, walkability | ◐ Some signals |
| Visa pathway tools | ● Wizard, 18 pathways | ○ Not provided |
| Tax regime intelligence | ● Special regimes per country | ○ Not provided |
| Comparator | 4-tab (Overview/Trends/Buying/Living) | Side-by-side |
| Pricing | Free + €79 Decision Pack | Was free |
03What Caterelo brings that Teleport never had
- Climate trajectory to 2050 — IPCC AR6 SSP2-4.5 projections per region
- Visa pathway matching — wizard mapping you to 18 specific visa types
- Tax Day Counter — interactive residency calculator with special regime info
- Documents Roadmap — what paperwork you need for relocation, by destination + nationality
- Relocation Budget Calculator — first 3 months realistic cost estimate
- Lifetime Cost Calculator — 5-year ownership scenarios
- Mentor connection layer — paid 1:1 with people who already moved
04What Teleport had that Caterelo doesn't
- Worldwide coverage — 250+ cities globally; Caterelo focuses on Southern EU only
- Job market matching — Teleport had salary/jobs API integration
- Brand recognition — Teleport was widely known; Caterelo is newer
05If Teleport was your tool
Caterelo is likely a strong fit if you:
- Used Teleport for quality-of-life city comparison
- Are considering Southern European destinations specifically
- Want signal depth (13 specific signals vs vague "scores")
- Need actionable next steps (visa, tax, docs, budget)
If you needed Teleport's worldwide coverage, see our best alternatives roundup — different tools fit different jobs.
FAQFrequently asked
Is Teleport really gone?
The teleport.org platform was wound down ~2020. Some clones / mirrors exist but data is stale. Caterelo is built fresh for 2026.
Best Teleport alternative for worldwide cities?
Nomad List for nomad-focused worldwide. Numbeo for raw cost data globally. Caterelo for Southern Europe deep dive. No single tool replaces what Teleport tried to do worldwide.
Why is Caterelo limited to Southern Europe?
Focus = depth. Caterelo covers 90 regions × 13 signals × 60+ data sources = depth that's only possible with limited geographic scope. Worldwide tools sacrifice depth for breadth.