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Best EOR Platforms (2026): Top 10 Compared

Updated October 2026By StatWharf Editorial10 vendorsMethodology

Every vendor on this page publishes a starting price for employer of record (EOR) service, which is unusual for enterprise HR software. Published figures run from $199 to $699 per employee a month. Deel, Remote, G-P and Atlas HXM start at $599; Oyster at $699; Papaya Global at $499; Multiplier at $459 on an annual contract; Pebl and Playroll at $399; and Payoneer Workforce Management (formerly Skuad) at $199. The headline fee is only part of the cost: deposits, foreign exchange, benefits premiums, country surcharges and termination costs differ by vendor and are covered in each profile.

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On this page
  1. Comparison table
  2. Vendor details
  3. Deel
  4. Remote
  5. Oyster
  6. Multiplier
  7. Papaya Global
  8. G-P
  9. Atlas HXM
  10. Pebl
  11. Payoneer Workforce Management
  12. Playroll
  13. How to choose
  14. Frequently asked questions
  15. Suggest a vendor

Compare at a glance

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EOR Platforms: vendor fit and recorded pricing
VendorConsider forPricing notesStandout
Deelmid-marketCompanies hiring employees and contractors in many countries from one platform, with US PEO availableEOR from $599 per employee a month; month-to-month with no long-term commitment; US PEO from $125 per employee a month Checked Oct 2026EOR in 130+ countries alongside contractors, contractor of record, US PEO, hiring tools and equipment
Remotemid-marketCompanies hiring in countries without an entity that want EOR, payroll and contractors on one platformEOR from $599 per employee a month on annual contracts; no setup, onboarding or platform fees Checked Oct 2026One FX rate fixed for each monthly billing cycle, with exchange-rate movement absorbed by Remote
Oystermid-marketDistributed teams hiring full-timers abroad that want HR advisory and benefits add-onsEOR USD 699 per employee a month; annual seat-based billing at a reduced fee; refundable deposit required Checked Oct 2026Annual EOR seats can be reused for new roles or backfills at no extra cost
Multipliermid-marketGrowing companies that want published tiered EOR plans and bundles with contractors and payrollCore EOR $459 per person a month annually or $499 monthly; Growth $519 annually or $559 monthly; compliance-mandated add-ons extra Checked Oct 2026Two published EOR tiers plus bundles combining EOR with contractors or global payroll
Papaya GlobalenterpriseMultinationals combining EOR with global payroll, contractors and payments on one platformEOR starting from $499 per employee a month; tailored quote Checked Oct 2026EOR in 180+ countries with immigration services, worker wallets and liability coverage
G-PenterpriseMid-market and enterprise companies expanding into many countries with compliance guidanceG-P EOR starting at USD 599 per employee a month; volume discounts available Checked Oct 2026G-P Gia AI compliance agent sold alongside EOR, from USD 500 per seat a month
Atlas HXMmid-marketCompanies that want an EOR employing staff through its own entities, including NGOsEOR from $599 per employee a month; volume pricing for multi-country teams; NGO pricing from $399 Checked Oct 2026Owned and operated entities in 160+ countries rather than third-party EOR partners
Peblmid-marketCompanies hiring abroad that want EOR with expert-backed compliance and integrationsEOR from $399 per employee a month; quote required Checked Oct 2026Formerly Velocity Global; compliance guidance vetted by Baker McKenzie and an AI assistant, Alfie
Payoneer Workforce ManagementsmbCost-sensitive companies hiring employees and contractors in 160+ countriesEOR starting from $199 per employee a month; larger discounts with more onboardings Checked Oct 2026Lowest published EOR starting price on this page, from the former Skuad
Playrollmid-marketMid-sized and large companies expanding abroad that want dedicated employer and employee supportEOR from $399 per employee a month; no minimum commitment; refundable deposit of one month's salary Checked Oct 2026Dedicated customer success manager and a separate employee success manager included at no extra cost

These comparisons draw on public product information, not hands-on testing of every tool. Source records identify available references and checks; missing evidence is marked. Buyer fit is an editorial assessment, not a measured performance score. How to use this research.

An employer of record (EOR) hires an employee on a company’s behalf in a country where the company has no legal entity. The EOR signs the local employment contract, runs payroll, withholds and files taxes, provides statutory benefits and handles terminations under local law, while the company directs the employee’s work. EOR platforms put that service behind software for onboarding, payroll approval, expenses, time off and reporting, and most also sell contractor management and global payroll for countries where the company already has an entity.

This comparison covers ten EOR providers. All ten publish a starting price per employee per month, checked on each vendor’s pricing page in October 2026. Because the starting figures sit close together, the useful comparison is the fee basis, deposits, foreign exchange handling, country coverage and whether the provider owns its local entities.

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Vendor details and trade-offs

Deel

mid-marketdeel.com ↗
Consider forCompanies hiring full-time employees in countries where they have no entity, and that also want contractor, US PEO and payroll services on the same platform, as Deel's pricing page describes
Pricing notesEOR from $599 per employee per month. US PEO from $125 per employee per month. Contractors from $49 per contractor per month and contractor of record from $325 per contractor per month (checked Oct 2026)
Feature to evaluateEOR, US PEO, contractor management, contractor of record and recruiting are sold on one HR platform

Deel sells employer of record service as one product in a wider global HR platform. The pricing page groups products into hire, manage, pay and equip, and lists EOR next to US PEO under a single hire employees plan. EOR covers full legal employment in 130+ countries, and the PEO option offers co-employment across all 50 US states.

The EOR fee, according to the page's FAQ, covers employee onboarding and local compliance, payroll processing and tax filings, benefits administration such as healthcare and pensions, and ongoing HR and legal support. Deel states that pricing is month-to-month with no long-term commitment and that customers can cancel at any time, while local labour law still applies to notice periods and severance for EOR employees.

The same platform handles contractors from $49 a month, contractor of record from $325 a month and recruiting from $14 per worker a month. Deel states it has more than 40,000 customers and has processed more than $20 billion in global payroll.

Potential strengths

  • Published EOR price with month-to-month terms and cancellation at any time, subject to local labour law
  • EOR fee covers onboarding, local compliance, payroll and tax filings, benefits administration and ongoing HR and legal support

Trade-offs

  • EOR coverage stated as 130+ countries, fewer than the 180+ that Papaya Global, G-P and Playroll state
  • Notice periods and severance on termination are governed by local law and are not part of the monthly fee
Sources and status
  • Product reference
  • Pricing source
  • Billing terms: Month-to-month with no long-term commitment required, per the pricing page FAQ
  • Source review: checked Oct 29, 2026
  • Vendor confirmation: not confirmed

Remote

mid-marketremote.com ↗
Consider forCompanies hiring employees in countries where they have no entity, especially those that also run global payroll or contractors and want them on one platform, as Remote's pricing page describes
Pricing notesEOR from $599 per employee per month for annual contracts. Global Payroll from $29 per employee per month, US PEO from $99 per employee per month, contractor of record from $325 per contractor per month (checked Oct 2026)
Feature to evaluateRemote sets one exchange rate per monthly billing cycle, shows it on the invoice and absorbs currency movement during the cycle

Remote positions its products as a financial operating system for global payroll, employment and contractor management. Its EOR product is aimed at companies hiring in countries where they do not yet have an entity, with coverage stated as 90+ countries. The EOR plan includes onboarding with a dedicated specialist, local payroll, built-in compliance protections, localized benefits and in-house experts.

Remote is specific about costs beyond the headline fee. The pricing page states there are no setup or onboarding fees and that the Remote Platform is included on every plan. Remote does not charge a standard deposit, but may require a refundable reserve to cover employment-related obligations, disclosed during onboarding. For currency, Remote sets one FX rate per monthly billing cycle, shows it in the invoice breakdown, and absorbs exchange-rate movement during that cycle.

Global Payroll for owned entities starts at $29 per employee a month, and a US PEO starts at $99. Remote states it is trusted by more than 30,000 companies.

Potential strengths

  • No setup, onboarding or platform fees, and no standard deposit
  • EOR includes onboarding with a dedicated specialist, localized benefits and in-house experts for ongoing support

Trade-offs

  • The $599 starting price is stated for annual contracts
  • A refundable reserve payment may be required in some circumstances
Sources and status
  • Product reference
  • Pricing source
  • Billing terms: Starting price applies to annual contracts; no setup, onboarding or platform fees
  • Source review: checked Oct 29, 2026
  • Vendor confirmation: not confirmed

Oyster

mid-marketoysterhr.com ↗
Consider forCompanies hiring full-time employees in 120+ countries without setting up entities, including nonprofits, B-corps and startups that qualify for Oyster's discount programmes
Pricing notesEOR USD 699 per employee per month, with annual discounts available. Global Contractors USD 29 per contractor per month after 30 days free. People Partner Services USD 300 per hour (checked Oct 2026)
Feature to evaluateSeat-based annual billing lets an empty EOR seat be reused for a new hire or a backfill at no additional cost

Oyster sells EOR, global contractor management and HR advisory to companies building distributed teams. The EOR product covers compliant employment in 120+ countries, multi-country payroll in 120+ currencies, automated expenses, time off and reports, and onboarding and offboarding specialists.

The pricing page lists EOR at USD 699 per employee a month, with prices also shown in EUR, GBP and CAD. Oyster offers a seat-based annual billing option: the buyer purchases annual seats at a reduced fee and can reuse an empty seat for a new role or a backfill. Setup, onboarding, access to HR experts and terminations are included in the fee, and a refundable deposit is required for each EOR team member. A currency conversion fee applies only when the client pays in a currency other than the contract currency.

Add-ons include benefits packages, visa sponsorship, salary insights and People Partner Services at USD 300 an hour. Oyster runs discount programmes for nonprofits and B-corps, refugees and startups, the last worth up to $1,200 in EOR fees.

Potential strengths

  • Setup, onboarding, HR expert access and terminations are included in the subscription fee
  • Accepts payment in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD by direct debit or wire

Trade-offs

  • Highest published EOR starting price on this page
  • A refundable deposit is required for each EOR team member
Sources and status
  • Product reference
  • Pricing source
  • Billing terms: Per active team member per month, or seat-based annual billing at a reduced fee
  • Source review: checked Oct 29, 2026
  • Vendor confirmation: not confirmed

Multiplier

mid-marketusemultiplier.com ↗
Consider forCompanies hiring employees abroad that want a published choice of monthly or annual EOR terms and tiers, and bundles that add contractors or global payroll, as Multiplier's pricing page lays out
Pricing notesEOR Core $459 per person per month billed annually or $499 monthly. Growth $519 annually or $559 monthly. Enterprise quoted. Compliance-mandated add-ons charged on top. Global Payroll from $20 per person per month (checked Oct 2026)
Feature to evaluateThe pricing page states that about 11% of supported countries carry adjusted pricing and explains why

Multiplier publishes the most detailed EOR price list on this page. The Core plan costs $459 per person a month on an annual contract and $499 on a monthly one, and Growth costs $519 annually and $559 monthly. An Enterprise plan is quoted for complex structures and multi-country deployment models. Each plan adds compliance-mandated add-ons on top of the stated fee.

The pricing page explains that a small number of locations, about 11% of the countries Multiplier supports, carry adjusted pricing to reflect local wages, statutory requirements and payroll complexity. According to the page, the EOR fee includes compliant employment, locally compliant contracts and payroll processing with tax and statutory filings.

Multiplier also sells contractor of record from $400 a month, contractor management from $40 a month and global payroll from $20 per person a month, and packages these with EOR in bundles that start between $493 and $852. Companies with entities in some countries can run payroll there and EOR elsewhere on the same platform.

Potential strengths

  • Both monthly and annual EOR prices are published for two tiers
  • Bundles combine EOR with contractors, contractor of record or global payroll

Trade-offs

  • Compliance-mandated add-ons are charged in addition to the plan price
  • Roughly 11% of supported countries are priced above the standard rate
Sources and status
  • Product reference
  • Pricing source
  • Billing terms: Monthly or annual; annual saves 8% per the pricing page
  • Source review: checked Oct 29, 2026
  • Vendor confirmation: not confirmed

Papaya Global

enterprisepapayaglobal.com ↗
Consider forMultinational companies that want EOR, global payroll, contractor of record and payments on one platform, the use cases Papaya Global's pricing page and solutions menu describe
Pricing notesEOR starting from $499 per employee per month, with a tailored quote. Contractor of record from $199 per contractor per month, Payroll Plus from $29 per employee per month (checked Oct 2026)
Feature to evaluateEOR includes immigration services, automated statutory payments, liability coverage and worker wallets in one plan

Papaya Global sells a workforce and payments platform, and EOR is one of its core employment services alongside global payroll and contractor of record. The pricing page lists EOR from $499 per employee a month, and every plan leads to a tailored quote.

The EOR plan includes hiring in 180+ countries, full payroll and benefits, immigration services, auto-generated country-specific contracts, time and attendance tracking, secure signing, end-to-end local compliance, automated statutory payments, liability coverage, worker wallets, in-country experts and 24/7 support. It also includes the features of Papaya's Payments OS, its global payments infrastructure.

The rest of the platform is aimed at larger organisations: shadow payroll for cross-border tax obligations, workforce analytics, a VMS connector for contingent workers, and solutions for industries such as maritime and oil and gas. Contractor of record starts at $199 per contractor a month and Payroll Plus at $29 per employee a month. Papaya does not publish billing terms or a deposit policy on the pricing page.

Potential strengths

  • Coverage stated as 180+ countries with in-country experts
  • 24/7 support and time and attendance tracking are listed in the EOR plan

Trade-offs

  • Billing terms and deposit policy are not stated on the pricing page
  • The broad platform is more than a company hiring a handful of employees may use
Sources and status
Consider forCompanies from startups to enterprises expanding into multiple countries that want EOR with AI-assisted compliance guidance, the audiences and use cases G-P lists
Pricing notesG-P EOR starting at USD 599 per employee per month, volume discounts available. G-P Contractor from USD 39 per contractor per month. G-P Gia from USD 500 per seat per month (checked Oct 2026)
Feature to evaluateG-P Gia gives compliance guidance across 50+ countries and all 50 US states, drawn from vetted articles and government sources

G-P, formerly Globalization Partners, sells G-P EOR, G-P Contractor and G-P Gia. The EOR product covers onboarding to offboarding in 180+ countries, generates locally compliant employment contracts, supports local benefits and pays employees in 150+ currencies. It also provides reporting and analytics and integrates with existing systems through APIs.

The pricing page lists G-P EOR from USD 599 per employee a month with volume discounts available, and prices are also shown in GBP, AUD, CNY, CAD, EUR and SGD. G-P Contractor starts at USD 39 per contractor a month with negotiable rates.

G-P's distinctive product is Gia, an AI agent for global HR compliance priced from USD 500 per seat a month. G-P describes Gia as drawing on more than 100,000 vetted articles and 1,500 government sources, covering 50+ countries and all 50 US states, with alerts when regulations change and generation of HR documents. G-P's site also lists solutions for mergers and acquisitions, employee relocation, contractor conversion and entity wind-down.

Potential strengths

  • EOR covers 180+ countries with payroll in 150+ currencies
  • Volume discounts are stated on the pricing page

Trade-offs

  • Billing terms and deposits are not stated on the pricing page
  • Gia is priced separately per seat rather than bundled into the EOR fee
Sources and status

Atlas HXM

mid-marketatlashxm.com ↗
Consider forCompanies, nonprofits and NGOs hiring abroad that want the EOR to employ staff through its own legal entities, as Atlas HXM's pricing page describes
Pricing notesEOR from $599 per employee per month, with volume pricing for larger multi-country teams. Eligible NGOs and nonprofits from $399 per employee per month. Visa sponsorship charged per visa. Agent of record $199 per contractor per month (checked Oct 2026)
Feature to evaluateAtlas HXM employs workers through its own legal entities in 160+ countries instead of relying on third-party EOR partners

Atlas HXM is an EOR provider whose main claim is entity ownership. The pricing page states that Atlas employs workers through its own legal entities in 160+ countries rather than through third-party EOR partners, which it says gives more consistency and accountability.

EOR starts at $599 per employee a month with volume pricing for larger teams. The FAQ lists what drives the final price: the number of employees, their gross salary, a local employer services rate for each country, and any additional requirements. Eligible NGOs and nonprofits pay from $399 a month. The client pays the monthly fee only for active employees, and final payroll and offboarding costs may still apply when someone leaves. FX uses the OANDA spot rate with a disclosed markup that includes wire and transfer fees.

The EOR plan includes payroll, tax and compliance, benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision and 401(k) where available, an employee self-service app and expense management. Visa sponsorship is an add-on in 75+ countries, charged per visa. Agent of record for contractors costs $199 a month.

Potential strengths

  • FX uses the OANDA spot rate with a disclosed markup, with wire and transfer fees included
  • Dedicated NGO and nonprofit pricing from $399

Trade-offs

  • Final price depends on salary and a country-specific local employer services rate
  • Visa sponsorship is an extra per-visa charge
Sources and status
  • Product reference
  • Pricing source
  • Billing terms: Monthly fee charged only for active employees; consolidated monthly invoicing
  • Source review: checked Oct 29, 2026
  • Vendor confirmation: not confirmed

Pebl

mid-markethellopebl.com ↗
Consider forCompanies hiring, paying and supporting employees in countries where they have no entity, without replacing the HR and finance systems they already use, as Pebl's EOR pricing page describes
Pricing notesEOR from $399 per month per employee, with a quote required to access the platform (checked Oct 2026)
Feature to evaluateCountry-specific compliance guidance is vetted by the law firm Baker McKenzie, according to the pricing page

Pebl is the new name of Velocity Global, a long-standing EOR provider; the site states that Velocity Global is now Pebl. The homepage describes an AI-powered employer of record that hires, pays and supports employees across 185+ countries without local entities, in as little as 24 hours.

The EOR pricing page lists a starting price of $399 per month per employee and directs buyers to a quote. The page describes what the fee includes: a global employment platform for hiring, onboarding, payroll, employee changes, reporting and offboarding; country-specific compliance guidance vetted by Baker McKenzie; global payroll and employment support; access to local benefits; reporting for HR, finance and leadership; and integrations and API access.

Pebl's AI assistant, Alfie, answers questions and surfaces insights inside the platform. The page also describes expert help from onboarding through offboarding. Billing terms, deposits and contractor pricing are not published on the EOR pricing page, so buyers need the quote to compare full costs.

Potential strengths

  • Published EOR starting price among the lower figures on this page
  • Integrations and API access connect Pebl to existing HR, finance and talent systems

Trade-offs

  • The pricing page publishes no billing terms, deposit policy or contractor pricing
  • Buyers searching for Velocity Global may not recognise the rebrand
Sources and status

Payoneer Workforce Management

smbskuad.io ↗
Consider forCompanies, including SaaS, logistics and e-commerce businesses, hiring employees in 160+ countries without a local entity, the customer types the pricing page names
Pricing notesEOR starting from $199 per employee per month, with larger discounts for more onboardings. Agent of record from $99 per contractor per month. Contractor Management System from $19 per contractor per month (checked Oct 2026)
Feature to evaluateEOR from $199 per employee a month with dedicated account managers listed in the plan

Payoneer Workforce Management is the global employment business previously sold as Skuad, now operating under the Payoneer name. The pricing page, still served at skuad.io, lists three products: employer of record, agent of record for contractors, and a contractor management system for payments only.

EOR starts from $199 per employee a month, the lowest published starting price on this page, and the page states that larger discounts apply as more employees are onboarded. The EOR plan includes local employment agreements, personalised onboarding support, payroll in 70+ currencies, labour law and tax compliance, benefits administration options, dedicated account managers, help centre access and a unified dashboard with third-party integrations.

The platform covers hiring in 160+ countries, onboarding with compliant agreements, payroll with taxes and statutory payments, and time off and reimbursement tracking. Agent of record starts at $99 per contractor a month. Buyers should confirm in the quote what takes a given country above the $199 starting figure.

Potential strengths

  • Lowest published EOR starting price among the ten vendors
  • Dedicated account managers are listed in the EOR plan

Trade-offs

  • Payroll currencies stated as 70+, fewer than several vendors here
  • Billing terms, deposits and what moves the price above $199 are not stated
Sources and status

Playroll

mid-marketplayroll.com ↗
Consider forMedium to large companies expanding internationally that want dedicated support for both the employer and its EOR employees, the audience Playroll's pricing FAQ names
Pricing notesEOR from $399 per employee per month, with no minimum commitment. No onboarding or offboarding fees. Refundable security deposit equal to one month's salary per employee (checked Oct 2026)
Feature to evaluateEach client gets a customer success manager and each employee an employee success manager, with support by email, WhatsApp, phone and video

Playroll offers employer of record in 180+ countries, with contractor management, global entity setup and global payroll as separate products. The EOR pricing page starts at $399 per employee a month with no minimum commitment, and shows local equivalents in currencies including GBP, EUR, AUD, CAD, INR and ZAR.

Playroll charges no onboarding or offboarding fees but requires a fully refundable security deposit equal to one month's salary when an employee is onboarded. The feature list covers unlimited admin users, team-based access control, contract management with automated signatures, payroll with expense and bonus management, itemised and territory-based invoicing, and HRIS integration with BambooHR and HiBob.

Support is the main point Playroll makes: every client has a dedicated customer success manager and every EOR employee an employee success manager, without extra cost, with support channels including email, WhatsApp, phone and video. Visa support, background checks, salary benchmarking and benefits packages are optional add-ons.

Potential strengths

  • No onboarding or offboarding fees and no minimum number of employees
  • Itemised per-employee billing and an HRIS integration with BambooHR and HiBob

Trade-offs

  • A refundable deposit of one month's salary is required for each new employee
  • Background checks, visa support and benefits are add-ons
Sources and status
  • Product reference
  • Pricing source
  • Billing terms: Per employee per month; no minimum commitment
  • Source review: checked Oct 29, 2026
  • Vendor confirmation: not confirmed

How to choose a vendor

Compare the fee basis, not only the headline number

Remote's $599 applies to annual contracts, Multiplier charges $459 on annual and $499 on monthly contracts, and Oyster sells reduced-fee annual seats that can be reused for backfills. Deel and Playroll describe month-to-month terms with no long-term commitment. Multiplier states that about 11% of its supported countries carry adjusted pricing, and Atlas HXM prices by country through a local employer services rate. Buyers should ask for a quote per country on the contract term they intend to sign.

Ask about deposits and foreign exchange before signing

Playroll requires a refundable deposit equal to one month's salary, Oyster requires a refundable deposit for EOR team members, and Remote may require a refundable reserve in some cases. Remote fixes one FX rate per monthly billing cycle, Atlas HXM uses the OANDA spot rate with a disclosed markup, and Oyster charges for conversion only when the client pays in a currency other than the contract currency. On a large team, deposits and FX margins can matter more than a $100 difference in monthly fees.

Check who actually employs the worker in each country

An EOR either employs staff through its own local entity or through a partner. Atlas HXM states that it uses owned entities in 160+ countries rather than third-party EOR partners. Buyers hiring in a specific country should ask each vendor whether it owns the entity there, who runs payroll, and who answers the employee's questions, since this decides how quickly payroll and termination issues are resolved.

Plan for the exit and the move to an entity

EOR is often a bridge until headcount in a country justifies a local entity. Deel and Atlas HXM note that local labour law governs notice and severance when an EOR employee leaves, and these costs are borne by the client. Buyers should ask how the vendor handles transferring employees to a new entity, whether any transfer fee applies, and whether the vendor's global payroll product can take over the same employees once the entity exists.

Frequently asked questions

What is an EOR platform?

An employer of record (EOR) platform lets a company hire a full-time employee in a country where it has no legal entity. The EOR becomes the legal employer in that country, issues a compliant local contract, runs payroll and tax filings, and administers statutory benefits, while the client directs the employee's day-to-day work. The platform is the software through which the client onboards, pays and manages those employees.

How much does an EOR cost?

As of October 2026, all ten vendors here publish a starting EOR fee per employee per month: Payoneer Workforce Management from $199, Pebl and Playroll from $399, Multiplier from $459 annually, Papaya Global from $499, Deel, Remote, G-P and Atlas HXM from $599, and Oyster at $699. The fee is charged on top of the employee's salary, employer taxes and benefits, and some vendors add deposits or country surcharges.

What is the difference between an EOR and a PEO?

A PEO co-employs staff in a country where the client already has an entity, most commonly the United States, and shares employer duties with the client. An EOR is the sole legal employer in a country where the client has no entity. Deel and Remote sell both: Deel's US PEO starts at $125 and Remote's at $99 per employee a month, alongside their EOR plans.

When should a company set up its own entity instead of using an EOR?

EOR avoids incorporation, local accounting and legal costs, so it suits early hires in a new country. As headcount in one country grows, the monthly EOR fee per employee can exceed the cost of running a local entity with its own payroll. Several vendors here, including Remote, Multiplier and Papaya Global, also sell global payroll for owned entities, which allows a move from EOR to entity on the same platform.

Do EOR providers require a deposit?

Policies differ. Playroll requires a refundable deposit equal to one month's salary per employee. Oyster requires a refundable deposit for EOR team members. Remote charges no standard deposit but may require a refundable reserve in some circumstances. Deel, Papaya Global, G-P, Pebl and Payoneer Workforce Management do not state a deposit policy on the pricing pages reviewed, so buyers should ask during the quote.

Does the EOR own an entity in every country it covers?

Not always. Some EOR providers employ staff through their own local entities and others use local partner firms in some countries. Atlas HXM states that it uses owned entities in 160+ countries rather than third-party EOR partners. Buyers should ask each vendor, country by country, whether the employing entity is owned or a partner, since this affects payroll accuracy and support.

Can an EOR sponsor work visas?

Several vendors list visa or immigration support. Atlas HXM offers visa sponsorship in 75+ countries as a per-visa add-on, Oyster and Playroll list visa support as add-ons, and Papaya Global includes immigration services in its EOR plan. Eligibility depends on the country's immigration rules and the employee's circumstances.

How were these EOR platforms selected and compared?

The ten vendors were selected as employer of record providers that publish a starting EOR price and sell to companies hiring employees abroad without an entity. Pricing, terms and features come from each vendor's own pricing or product page, checked on 29 October 2026. No service was purchased or tested, no vendor confirmed its entry, and the order of the list is not a ranking.

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First published October 2026. Page update dates reflect editorial changes, not a fresh check of every vendor.