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The Best Employer of Record (EOR) Services of 2026
A shortlist of employer of record services ranked from verified provider data, so you can compare each one's starting price, pricing model, country coverage, open API, contractor payments and security certifications side by side. Each score traces to a fact we checked on the provider's own pages.
- products compared
- 13
- with a published score
- 8
- per employee per month
- $199–$699
- last updated
- facts checked
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Top 8 by LeadChange Score, then 2 not scored yetof 13 compared · 5 not scored yet
Remote9.1 out of 10, High confidence
Velocity GlobalSponsored8.9 out of 10, Medium confidence
Deel8.7 out of 10, High confidence
Atlas HXM8.5 out of 10, Medium confidenceGlobalization Partners (G-P)8.2 out of 10, High confidence
Playroll7.9 out of 10, High confidence
Papaya Global6.8 out of 10, High confidence
Justworks4.0 out of 10, Medium confidence
MultiplierNot scored yet
Oyster HRNot scored yet
See all 13 rankedHighMedium confidence
Our top picks
- Best overall
Highest LeadChange Score here (9.1/10), with 12 of 12 core employer of record capabilities verified.
From $599/employee/mo (Employer of Record plan, annual)1
- Best for small businesses

Velocity Global
by Velocity Global (now Pebl)
Highest score among products that list small businesses as a target segment, with pricing and fit weighted more (8.6/10), after Remote, already picked above.
From $399/employee/mo2
Visit PeblSponsored We may earn a fee - Best for enterprises

Deel
by Deel, Inc.
Highest score among products that list enterprises as a target segment, with security and integrations weighted more (9.2/10).
From $599/employee/mo (EOR plan)3
- Best value

Atlas HXM
by Atlas Technology Solutions, Inc.
Lowest paid list cost at 25 employees ($14,975/mo) among top-ranked employer of record products at or above the median score, after Velocity Global, already picked above.
From $599/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan)4
LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.
Employer of Record (EOR) ranked by LeadChange Score
Ranked by LeadChange Score from verified facts; products with too few verified facts are not scored yet and come last. Scores are for employer of record (EOR), so a product's score or «not scored yet» here can differ from its own page, which scores its main category. Prices are list prices as published by each vendor.
Filter by verified facts
Remote
Best for Companies hiring employees abroad without a local entity
Remote fits companies that hire abroad without opening entities and want the price on the page: EOR is $599 per employee per month on annual contracts in 90+ countries, through entities Remote owns.

Velocity Global
Best for Companies hiring employees in countries where they have no entity
Velocity Global, rebranded as Pebl, fits companies that hire employees abroad without opening an entity and want a published starting price: EOR is from $399 per employee a month, with no setup or offboarding fees.

Deel
Best for Companies hiring in 130+ countries via EOR
Deel is a global people platform for companies hiring across borders, with contractors, EOR and a US PEO plus payroll, HR, IT and benefits modules. EOR starts at $599 per employee per month, and each EOR hire carries a refundable deposit of one to one and a half months of its charges.
Show all 13 products
- Atlas HXM8.5/10 · Medium confidenceAtlas HXM plans and prices
- Globalization Partners (G-P)8.2/10 · High confidenceGlobalization Partners pricing
- Playroll7.9/10 · High confidenceWhat Playroll costs
- Papaya Global6.8/10 · High confidence · Scored 8.0/10 in Global Payroll on its own pagePapaya Global pricing
- Justworks4.0/10 · Medium confidence · Primarily a PEO service; employer of record module is secondary · Scored 9.7/10 in PEO Services on its own pageJustworks pricing
- MultiplierNot scored yet (15 of 26 facts verified)What Multiplier costs
- Oyster HRNot scored yet (14 of 26 facts verified)What Oyster HR costs
- Safeguard GlobalNot scored yet (14 of 26 facts verified)Safeguard Global pricing
- RivermateNot scored yet (11 of 26 facts verified)What Rivermate costs
- SkuadNot scored yet (11 of 26 facts verified)Skuad plans and prices
LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.
Find your fit
Compare the top 8 side by side
| Product | Score | Starting price per employee | Pricing model | API | SOC 2 Type II | Contractor payments | EOR countries | ISO 27001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | $599/employee/mo (annual contract) | Per employee | Yes | Yes | Yes | 90+ countries | Yes | |
Velocity Global2,6,9,10 | 8.9 | $399/employee/mo | Per employee | Yes | Yes | Not verified | 185 | Yes |
Deel3,7,11 | 8.7 | $599/employee/mo | Per employee | Yes | Yes | Yes | 130+ countries | Yes |
Atlas HXM4,12,13 | 8.5 | $599/employee/mo | Per employee | Not verified | Not verified | Yes | 160+ countries | Yes |
| 8.2 | $599/employee/mo | Per employee | Yes | Not verified | Yes | 180 | Yes | |
Playroll18–20 | 7.9 | $399/employee/mo | Per employee | Yes | Yes | Yes | 180+ countries | Not verified |
Papaya Global21–23Scored 8.0/10 in Global Payroll on its own page | 6.8 | $499/employee/mo | Per employee | Yes | Yes | Yes | 180 | Yes |
| 4.0 | $599/employee/mo | Per employee | Not verified | Not verified | Yes | 43 | Not verified |
Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.
Pricing at a glance
Monthly cost from each vendor’s published base and per-employee prices for a plan sold at that size, at the annual-billing rate where one is offered, before add-ons.
10 employees
$1,990–$6,990/mo
Median $5,490/mo
Published list prices of 12 products at 10 employees
50 employees
$9,950–$34,950/mo
Median $27,450/mo
Published list prices of 12 products at 50 employees
200 employees
$39,800–$139,800/mo
Median $109,800/mo
Published list prices of 12 products at 200 employees
How the 4 pricing models work
- Per employee per month11 of 13 products
- A flat monthly service fee for each employee, on top of salary, employer taxes and benefits. Deel, Remote, Oyster, Multiplier and Velocity Global publish this kind of starting price.
- Percentage of salary
- A fee set as a share of gross pay. The cost rises with seniority and pay raises, so ask how the fee is calculated.
- Tiered by volume
- Lower fees for more employees or longer commitments, such as annual billing. Compare the monthly and annual prices.
- One time plus monthly
- A setup or onboarding fee plus the monthly fee. Remote, for example, states no setup or onboarding fees for its EOR, so ask each provider.
How to choose employer of record (EOR) services
6 criteria · Requirements by company size · 6 red flags
An EOR carries legal risk for you, so compare providers on who owns what when something goes wrong, not on the price per employee alone.
Check whether the provider employs people through its own entity or a partner, because that determines who is responsible for compliance and how fast problems get fixed.
Own entities versus partner network
A provider with its own entity in a country controls compliance and payroll directly; partners add a layer.
Country coverage and local expertise
Employment law, notice periods and benefits are country-specific.
Compliance liability and indemnification
You need to know who pays if the employment relationship is challenged.
Payroll accuracy and pay frequency
Late or wrong pay damages trust and may breach local law.
Benefits and statutory entitlements
Local norms for leave, pension and insurance affect hiring success.
Termination and offboarding process
Dismissal rules vary widely and mistakes are costly.
Requirements by company size
Small businesses
- Transparent monthly fee and a clear quote
- Fast onboarding for one or two hires
- Support in plain language
Watch out for
- Deposits and minimum terms that are heavy for a single hire
- Fees that rise with add-ons such as equity administration
Mid-sized companies
- Multi-country coverage under one contract
- Integration with your HRIS and payroll
- Reporting by country and cost center
Watch out for
- Inconsistent service between countries
- No clear path to convert to your own entity
Enterprises
- Own-entity coverage in priority countries
- Security, audit and data transfer terms
- Dedicated account support and service levels
Watch out for
- Contract terms that cap liability below your risk
- Data protection obligations across borders
Red flags
- The provider will not say which entities it owns in your target country.
- The contract limits liability to a small fraction of fees.
- Fees are quoted without taxes, benefits or deposits.
- No sample employment contract is available before signing.
- Termination support is described only as available on request.
- The provider cannot say whether a local labor-leasing permit applies in your target country.
Popular comparisons
Popular alternatives
Integrations for employer of record (EOR)
Apps with documented integrations across the products ranked on this page.
Most integrated apps
- BambooHR
- HiBob
- ADP Workforce Now
- NetSuite
- Personio
- Slack
- Workday
- Ashby
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Frequently asked questions
What is an employer of record?
An employer of record is a company that legally employs your worker in a country where you have no entity. It issues the contract, runs payroll, pays taxes and provides benefits, while you manage the work. You pay a fee for the service.
EOR vs PEO: what is the difference?
A PEO co-employs workers within the United States and typically serves companies that already have a U.S. entity. An EOR is the legal employer, often abroad, where you lack an entity. The choice depends on where the worker is located.
What is the difference between an EOR and a payroll company?
A payroll company pays your employees through your own entity, so you stay the employer and need to be registered in the country. An EOR is the legal employer itself. It signs the contract, runs payroll through its own or a partner's entity, and handles local benefits and filings. Use payroll when you have an entity; use an EOR when you do not.
Is an EOR the same as a staffing agency?
No. A staffing agency finds the worker and usually supplies them for a set assignment. With an EOR, you find and choose the person, set the work and keep them long term, while the EOR is the legal employer. In some countries the law treats both as placing workers with a client, so a permit may apply.
EOR vs contractor: which should I use?
Use a contractor only if the person is genuinely independent under local law. If the person works under your direction on set hours, local law may treat them as an employee, and an EOR is safer. Ask local counsel about the specific role.
Do I need an employer of record?
You need one when you want to employ someone in a country without setting up an entity. If you have an entity there or hire a true contractor, you do not. Compare EOR fees with entity costs at your expected headcount.
Is an employer of record worth it?
It is worth it for small teams, fast starts and market tests, where an entity would cost more or take too long. At larger headcounts in one country, an entity may be cheaper. Model both with a full quote.
Do U.S. citizens abroad still pay U.S. tax if hired through an EOR?
Generally yes. The IRS taxes U.S. citizens and resident aliens on worldwide income wherever they live. An EOR handles local payroll taxes but you and the employee should confirm U.S. filing duties with a tax adviser.
Can I move employees from an EOR to my own entity later?
It is often possible when you open your own entity, but terms differ by provider and country. Read the contract for notice periods, transfer fees and how accrued leave, seniority and benefits carry over under local law.
Is using an EOR legal in every country?
Not in the same form everywhere. Some countries regulate placing an employee with another company as labor leasing. For example, Germany's Temporary Agency Work Act requires a permit for employers that lend workers to a third party. Ask the provider how it employs people in your target country and which permits it holds.
Can an employee abroad create a tax presence for my company?
It can. Tax treaties use the idea of a permanent establishment, and the OECD's 2025 update to its Model Tax Convention explains when a person working from a home in another country can create one. An EOR handles payroll taxes, but it does not remove this risk for your company. Ask a tax adviser before a senior or sales role starts.
What is the best employer of record (EOR) provider?
Remote has the highest LeadChange Score of the 13 products in our ranking, 9.1 out of 10, ahead of Velocity Global (8.9) and Deel (8.7). Remote's score rests on 21 of 26 checks verified from public sources. 5 more products are listed without a score until enough of their data is public.
How we research
Ranked by the LeadChange Score, computed only from verified facts: capability coverage (30%), pricing and value (20%), integrations and API (15%), security (15%), fit and support (10%) and data confidence (10%), times a category fit. Products with too few verified facts are not scored yet and come last. Payment never changes a score or a position.
Facts, not impressions · Missing data is never assumed · Independent of revenue
Facts, not impressions
Every input is a fact verified against vendors’ official documentation, with the date we last checked it.
Missing data is never assumed
Unverified items are left out of the score and lower its coverage; below 60% coverage a product is not scored yet.
Independent of revenue
Rankings never depend on whether a vendor pays us.
How this page was made
What it is built from
65 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 2, 2026.
Method
Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology
Independent review
Our independent review of Oct 31, 2026 asked for changes. How we review
Hands-on testing
We have not tested these products hands-on: this page uses public information only.
Who made it
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Sources
The 46 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.
Quotes from the sources
- Remote Remote pricing (Remote)“Starting at $599 employee per month, for annual contracts” “Remote provides EOR pricing for companies that want to hire employees in countries where they do not have a legal entity.”
- Pebl hellopebl.com/eor-pricing“Start hiring in minutes—with no hidden fees $399 /month per employee”
- Deel deel.com/pricing“Hire employees globally without opening a local entity. Deel's EOR handles contracts, payroll, benefits, and compliance. $125 per US PEO employee per month $599 per EOR employee per month” “Payments in 120+ currencies”
- Atlas HXM atlashxm.com/pricing“Employer of Record (EOR) Hire employees globally without opening local entities. Platform Pricing Starts At $599 per employee / month” “Owned and operated entities in 160+ countries”
- Remote trust.remote.com“Remote's most recent SOC2 Type2 certificate report” “Certification of Remote's ISMS compliance with the ISO27001 standard”
- Pebl hellopebl.com/platform/security“SOC 2 Type 2 Pebl follows the AICPA’s Trust Services Criteria and affirms our dedication to customer security. Our SOC 2 report is a testament to this commitment.” “Pebl is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified.”
- Deel Trust Center trust.deel.com“Deel is SOC 2 type II certified.” “Deel is ISO 27001 certified”
- Remote developer.remote.com“The Remote API gives you programmatic access to everything in the Remote product, like hiring, payroll, time off, and expenses, so you can build on top of it, integrate it with your own systems, or embed it directly into your product.”
- Pebl hellopebl.com/integrations“Yes. Technical teams can use Pebl API documentation to evaluate custom integration paths for offers, employee profile data, and time off.” “Connect Pebl to the tools you rely on every day. Easily share data across HR, payroll, and finance systems to make managing global talent a breeze.”
- Pebl hellopebl.com“Pebl’s built-in expertise helps you hire, pay, and support employees across 185+ countries—without setting up local entities or navigating global employment laws alone.”
- Deel developer.deel.com/home“REST, webhooks, MCP, and a CLI for hiring, payroll, HR, and compliance.”
- Atlas HXM atlashxm.com/aor-product“Onboard contractors, manage engagements, invoices, and contractor payments through one compliant workflow”
- Atlas HXM atlashxm.com“Certified in ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 for information security”
- Globalization Partners (G-P) globalization-partners.com/pricing“G-P EOR Hire, onboard, and manage employees in 180+ countries, without setting up entities. Starting at USD 599 per emplo” “G-P Contractor™ Engage contractors in 190+ countries and pay them instantly in 130+ currencies.”
- Globalization Partners (G-P) globalization-partners.com/g-p-api“How long does it take to set up the G-P API? Sign up, grab your sandbox keys, and you’ll be making live calls in minutes.”
- Globalization Partners (G-P) globalization-partners.com“180+ countries covered”
- G-P (Globalization Partners) globalization-partners.com/privacy-security-center“Certified with the ISO 27001 standard. The provision of G-P’s services through the G-P Platform is certified to be compliant with the ISO 27001 standard, a key international standard governing information security management.”
- Playroll playroll.com/pricing/employer-of-record“From $399 Per Month. No Minimum Commitments.” “Hire employees in 180+ countries with affordable EOR services, backed by 24/5 support.”
- Playroll playroll.com/integrations“For teams with requirements that won't fit an off-the-shelf connector, the Playroll API is available for custom builds” “Contractors can be onboarded and paid in 60+ currencies”
- Playroll playroll.com/trust-center“Our latest SOC 2 Type II report is available”
- Papaya Global papayaglobal.com/pricing“Contractor of Record (COR) Hire & pay contractors compliantly starting from $199 per contractor/month” “Employer of Record (EOR) starting from $499 per employee/month”
- Papaya Global papayaglobal.com/platform“Yes. Papaya has native integrations with Workday, SAP, Oracle, BambooHR, NetSuite, and dozens more — plus a REST API for custom integrations.” “Papaya is the legal employer in 180 countries — so your team hires globally without standing up entities.”
- Papaya Global papayaglobal.com/compliance“Our platform adheres to strict international standards and certifications, such as ISO 27001 and 27701, SOC1 Type II, and SOC2 Type II.”
- Justworks justworks.com/pricing“Justworks PEO pricing starts at $79 per month per employee for our Basic plan and $124 per month per employee for our Plus plan. Justworks Payroll customers pay $8 per month per employee plus a $50 base fee.” “US-based contractors and vendors are priced at $8 per contractor per month.”
- Justworks help.justworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/24026656179099-Justworks-Employer-of-Record-EOR“Justworks currently supports hiring full-time employees through our Employer of Record (EOR) in the following regions:”
- Deel deel.com/solutions/payroll“Deel integrates with HR, finance, and identity systems including Workday (GPC-certified), SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, BambooHR, HiBob, Okta, and Azure AD.”
- Globalization Partners (G-P) globalization-partners.com/integrations“Onboard your workforce and pass G-P employee information in real-time to ADP Workforce Now for a single view of workforce data.”
- Papaya Global papayaglobal.com/connectors“Integrating Workday HCM with Papaya's Global payroll management system improves your data efficiency and productivity.”
- Playroll playroll.com/about-us“2023We rolled out integrations with leading HRIS platforms, including BambooHR and HiBob”
- Remote remote.com/integrations“Streamline your processes by integrating your HR systems with Remote.”
- Payoneer Workforce Management (Skuad) skuad.io/integrations“7shiftsHRISEmployee scheduling software for restaurants”
- Oyster HR oysterhr.com“Compliant onboarding in as fast as 48 hours in 180+ countries”
- Playroll playroll.com/employer-of-record“Most employees are onboarded with Playroll in 1–5 days once you’ve shared their details and agreed the terms.”
- Rivermate rivermate.com“Onboard employees in hours, not weeks. While others take days to process hires, we help you start the same day.”
- Deel deel.com“Trusted by 40,000+ companies from startups to enterprise”
- G-P (Globalization Partners) globalization-partners.com/llm-info“G-P (Globalization Partners®) helps companies of all sizes hire, onboard, pay, and manage global teams in 180+ countries.”
- Multiplier usemultiplier.com/pricing“Small business”
- Papaya Global papayaglobal.com“Join 1,000+ enterprises. Every worker, every payment, every country — with full liability coverage.”
- Pebl hellopebl.com/company“We’re on a mission to make global work simple by helping companies hire, pay, and support their people—anywhere.”
- irs.gov IRS: Reporting foreign income and filing a tax return when living abroad
- irs.gov IRS: Independent contractor (self-employed) or employee?
- gesetze-im-internet.de Germany, Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz (AÜG) § 1
- oecd.org OECD: The 2025 Update to the OECD Model Tax Convention, key changes
- gesetze-im-internet.de Act on Temporary Agency Work (AÜG), official English translation
- deutsche-rentenversicherung.de Deutsche Rentenversicherung: Die Sozialversicherungsrechengrößen 2026
- gesetze-im-internet.de Germany, RVBeitrSBek 2026: official notice of the 2026 pension contribution rates (BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 291)