Global Payroll
Global Payroll Software Comparison
Every global payroll product we track, side by side: LeadChange Score, published pricing and verified features, each value checked against the vendor’s own documentation.
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Global Payroll comparison table
| Product | Score | Pricing model | API | SOC 2 Type II | Contractor payments | EOR countries | ISO 27001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Papaya Global1–3 | 8.0 | Per employee | Yes | Yes | Yes | 180 | Yes |
| 7.8 | Per employee | Yes | Yes | Yes | 90+ countries | Yes | |
Deel7–9Scored 8.7/10 in Employer of Record (EOR) on its own page | 7.5 | Per employee | Yes | Yes | Yes | 130+ countries | Yes |
Oyster HR10–12Not scored yet in Employer of Record (EOR) on its own page | Not scored | Per employee | Yes | Yes | Yes | 120 | Not verified |
Playroll13–15Scored 7.9/10 in Employer of Record (EOR) on its own page | Not scored | Per employee | Yes | Yes | Yes | 180+ countries | Not verified |
| Not scored | Per employee | Yes | Not verified | Yes | 180 | Yes | |
Multiplier20–22Not scored yet in Employer of Record (EOR) on its own page | Not scored | Per employee | Yes, on its Growth plan | Yes | Yes | 160+ | Yes |
Velocity Global23–26Scored 8.9/10 in Employer of Record (EOR) on its own page | Not scored | Per employee | Yes | Yes | Not verified | 185 | Yes |
Atlas HXM27–29Scored 8.5/10 in Employer of Record (EOR) on its own page | Not scored | Per employee | Not verified | Not verified | Yes | 160+ countries | Yes |
Safeguard Global30–32Not scored yet in Employer of Record (EOR) on its own page | Not scored | Quote only | Not verified | Not verified | Yes | 187 countries | Not verified |
Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
Papaya Global | $29/employee/mo (Payroll Plus plan)1 | Per employee | What Papaya Global costs |
| $29/employee/mo4 | Per employee | Remote plans and prices | |
Deel | $29/employee/mo (Deel Payroll: Global plan)7 | Per employee | Deel pricing |
Oyster HR | See plans | Oyster HR pricing | |
Playroll | See plans | Playroll plans and prices | |
| See plans | Globalization Partners (G-P) plans and prices | ||
Multiplier | See plans | What Multiplier costs | |
Velocity Global | See plans | Velocity Global pricing | |
Atlas HXM | See plans | Per employee | Atlas HXM pricing |
Safeguard Global | Quote only | Quote only | What Safeguard Global costs |
Lowest published monthly price of a plan for global payroll, cheapest first at 25 employees. “See plans”: priced on another basis; “Quote only”: no published price.
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Frequently asked questions
Which global payroll software has the highest LeadChange Score?
Of the 10 global payroll software products in this comparison, the highest LeadChange Scores belong to Papaya Global (8.0/10), Remote (7.8), and Deel (7.5).
Which global payroll platforms offer a free trial?
None of the 10 compared lists one for Global Payroll. Oyster HR’s is for another product (Global Contractors free for 30 days, then USD 29 per contractor/month; no free trial stated for EOR) and Globalization Partners (G-P)’s is for another product (14-day trial applies to G-P Gia only).
Which global payroll platforms in this comparison have SOC 2 Type II?
Papaya Global, Remote, Deel, Oyster HR, Playroll, Multiplier, and Velocity Global state SOC 2 Type II compliance; Papaya Global, Remote, Deel, Multiplier, and Velocity Global also hold ISO 27001, and Globalization Partners (G-P) and Atlas HXM hold ISO 27001 without a stated SOC 2 Type II. That is 7 of the 10 products in this comparison.
Which global payroll platforms in this comparison have a mobile app?
Papaya Global, Atlas HXM, and Safeguard Global confirm a mobile app; 7 of the 10 products in this comparison do not document one.
Which global payroll platforms in this comparison support single sign-on?
Papaya Global, Deel, Oyster HR, Globalization Partners (G-P), and Atlas HXM document single sign-on; 5 of the 10 products in this comparison do not document it.
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.
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Quotes from the sources
- Papaya Global papayaglobal.com/pricing“Employer of Record (EOR) starting from $499 per employee/month” “Global payments in 160+ countries”
- 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.” “We surpass regulatory requirements with encryption, single sign-on, and user permission controls.”
- Remote Remote pricing (Remote)“Remote provides EOR pricing for companies that want to hire employees in countries where they do not have a legal entity.” “Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay”
- 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.”
- Remote trust.remote.com“Remote's most recent SOC2 Type2 certificate report” “Certification of Remote's ISMS compliance with the ISO27001 standard”
- Deel deel.com/pricing“$599 per EOR employee per month” “Payments in 120+ currencies”
- Deel developer.deel.com/home“REST, webhooks, MCP, and a CLI for hiring, payroll, HR, and compliance.”
- Deel Trust Center trust.deel.com“Deel is SOC 2 type II certified.” “Deel is ISO 27001 certified”
- Oyster HR oysterhr.com/pricing“Employer of Record Hire, pay, and manage full-timers without entity setup USD 699 per employee/month” “Contractor payments in 120+ currencies”
- Oyster HR oysterhr.com/developer-api“All with the Oyster API”
- Oyster HR trust.oysterhr.com“Certificates and Audit ReportsSOC 1 Type 2SOC 2 Type 2”
- 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”
- 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.”
- Multiplier usemultiplier.com/pricing“Employer of Record pricing starts at $459 per employee per month on annual contracts and $499 per employee per month on monthly contracts.” “Integrate your HRIS, expense, accounting, and payroll systems Build custom reports Open APIs for unlimited flexibility”
- Multiplier usemultiplier.com/security-and-compliance“Our SOC 2 Type II report, audited annually, ensures compliance with key principles of con” “Access our ISO 27001:2022 certificate”
- Multiplier usemultiplier.com/product/contractor-of-record“h access the platform to manage your day-to-day working relationship, including invoices, timesheets and payments”
- Pebl hellopebl.com/eor-pricing“Start hiring in minutes—with no hidden fees $399 /month per employee”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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.”
- Atlas HXM atlashxm.com/pricing“Platform Pricing Starts At $599 per employee / month” “Owned and operated entities in 160+ countries”
- 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” “Atlas HXM’s mobile apps for iOS and Android enable your employees to manage the most critical aspects of their work life on the go”
- Safeguard Global safeguardglobal.com/company/about-us/platform“Get an interactive demo, find out how our platform can meet your organization’s needs, or find out more about pricing. Fill out the form and a knowledgeable rep will be in touch.”
- Safeguard Global safeguardglobal.com“Pay all of your contractors with one invoice and easily manage compliant payments internationally.”
- Safeguard Global safeguardglobal.com/company/partners“Help clients access global talent quickly while ensuring compliant employment in 187 countries.”
- Safeguard Global safeguardglobal.com/solutions/employer-of-record-services“Intuitive app that employees love: Allow employees to use their phone or other device to clock in and out, upload receipts for reimbursement on expense forms, and more.”
- Oyster HR oysterhr.com/security“Oyster supports the use of two-factor authentication (2FA) via single sign-on (SSO) or by logging in with Google and enabling 2FA in your Google account”
- Globalization Partners (G-P) globalization-partners.com/integrations“Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD)”
Papaya Global
Deel
Oyster HR
Playroll
Multiplier
Velocity Global
Atlas HXM
Safeguard Global