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Skuad

Best Skuad Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as Skuad, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 32 sources, most recently checked

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Skuad alternatives, closest first

  1. RivermateSimilarity 100
  2. Oyster HRSimilarity 83
  3. Globalization Partners (G-P)Similarity 53

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Published pricing

    Remote

    Highest-scoring alternative that publishes its prices (9.1/10).

    Published1

  • More native integrations

    Velocity Global

    250+ native integrations listed by the vendor vs 70+ for Skuad.

    250+2

  • Employs in more countries

    Safeguard Global

    Employer of record in 187 countries by its own count vs 160+ countries for Skuad.

    187 countries3

  • Built for larger companies

    Deel

    Serves enterprise companies; Skuad does not list enterprise among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4

  • Built for small businesses

    Atlas HXM

    Serves small businesses; Skuad does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies5

  • Built for mid-sized companies

    Globalization Partners (G-P)

    Serves mid-sized companies; Skuad does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises6

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Skuad alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with Skuad.

  1. Rivermate

    vs Skuad: From $8,725 vs $4,975 a month at 25 employees (starting prices).

    Similarity100 of 100

    From $349/employee/mo7

  2. Oyster HR

    vs Skuad: From $17,475 vs $4,975 a month at 25 employees (starting prices).

    Similarity83 of 100

    From $699/employee/mo8

  3. Globalization Partners (G-P)

    vs Skuad: From $14,975 vs $4,975 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Employer of Record (EOR) score 8.2; Skuad is not scored yet.

    Similarity53 of 100

    From $599/employee/mo9

  4. Multiplier

    vs Skuad: From $11,475 a month billed annually vs $4,975 at 25 employees (starting prices).

    Similarity53 of 100

    From $459/employee/mo (billed annually)10

  5. Playroll

    vs Skuad: From $9,975 vs $4,975 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Employer of Record (EOR) score 7.9; Skuad is not scored yet.

    Similarity53 of 100

    From $399/employee/mo11

  6. Velocity Global

    vs Skuad: From $9,975 vs $4,975 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Employer of Record (EOR) score 9.0; Skuad is not scored yet.

    Similarity53 of 100

    From $399/employee/mo12

  7. Remote

    vs Skuad: From $14,975 a month on an annual contract vs $4,975 at 25 employees (starting prices). Employer of Record (EOR) score 9.1; Skuad is not scored yet.

    Similarity45 of 100

    From $599/employee/mo (Employer of Record plan, annual)1

  8. Deel

    vs Skuad: From $14,975 vs $4,975 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Employer of Record (EOR) score 8.7; Skuad is not scored yet.

    Similarity40 of 100

    From $599/employee/mo (EOR plan)13

  9. Atlas HXM

    vs Skuad: From $14,975 vs $4,975 a month at 25 employees (starting prices). Employer of Record (EOR) score 8.5; Skuad is not scored yet.

    Similarity37 of 100

    From $599/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan)14

  10. Safeguard Global

    vs Skuad: Safeguard Global: quote-only; Skuad: from $199/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan).

    Similarity17 of 100

Why buyers look beyond Skuad

  1. Prices are 'starting from' with demo-based discounts

    All three published prices are starting points, and bigger discounts require a demo request.

  2. Add-on services priced by location

    Talent discovery, background checks, work permits and device facilitation vary by location, role and local requirements, with no published price.

Skuad vs its closest alternatives

Employer of Record (EOR) comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employeePricing modelAPISOC 2 Type IIContractor paymentsEOR countries
Skuad15Not scored$199/employee/moPer employeeNot verifiedNot verifiedYes160+ countries
Rivermate7Not scored$349/employee/moPer employeeNot verifiedNot verifiedYes180+ countries
Oyster HR8,16,17Not scored$699/employee/moPer employeeYesYesYes120+ countries
Globalization Partners (G-P)9,18,198.2$599/employee/moPer employeeYesNot verifiedYes180+ countries
Multiplier10,20,21Not scored$459/employee/mo (billed annually)Per employeeYes, on its Growth planYesYes160+
Playroll11,22,237.9$399/employee/moPer employeeYesYesYes180+ countries
Velocity Global2,12,24,259.0$399/employee/moPer employeeYesYesNot verified185+ countries
Remote1,26,279.1$599/employee/mo (annual contract)Per employeeYesYesYes90+ countries

Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Skuad?

Among products built for the same job in Employer of Record (EOR), the closest to Skuad are Rivermate, Oyster HR (83% similar), and Globalization Partners (G-P) (53% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Rivermate vs Skuad: From $8,725 vs $4,975 a month at 25 employees (starting prices).

Which Skuad alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to Skuad, Rivermate, Oyster HR, Globalization Partners (G-P), Multiplier, Playroll, Velocity Global, Remote, Deel, and Atlas HXM publish list prices for at least one plan. Skuad publishes part of its pricing.

Which Skuad alternative scores highest?

Remote scores highest at 9.1/10; Skuad is not scored yet. Closest to Skuad: Rivermate.

Why do teams look for Skuad alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Skuad: prices are 'starting from' with demo-based discounts and add-on services priced by location. The “Why buyers look beyond Skuad” section explains each one from its source.

Which Skuad alternatives integrate with ADP Workforce Now?

Oyster HR, Globalization Partners (G-P), Multiplier, and Velocity Global document an integration with ADP Workforce Now, like Skuad.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Remote Remote pricing (Remote)“Transparent pricing, from day one.” “Starting at $599 employee per month, for annual contracts”
  2. Pebl hellopebl.com/integrations“250+ integrations to supercharge your workflow” “Yes. Technical teams can use Pebl API documentation to evaluate custom integration paths for offers, employee profile data, and time off.”
  3. Safeguard Global safeguardglobal.com/company/partners“Help clients access global talent quickly while ensuring compliant employment in 187 countries.”
  4. Deel deel.com“Trusted by 40,000+ companies from startups to enterprise”
  5. Atlas HXM atlashxm.com/sme“SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMEs)”
  6. 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.”
  7. Rivermate rivermate.com/pricing“From $349 per employee/month” “Hire full-time employees in 180+ countries—without setting up a local entity.”
  8. 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”
  9. 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.”
  10. 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”
  11. 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.”
  12. Pebl hellopebl.com/eor-pricing“Start hiring in minutes—with no hidden fees $399 /month per employee” “Request a custom quote and Pebl will help you understand pricing based on where you want to hire and the support your team needs.”
  13. Deel deel.com/pricing“Hire employees globally without opening a local entity. Deel's EOR handles contracts, payroll, benefits, and compliance. Starting at $125 per US PEO employee per month Starting at $599 per EOR employee per month” “Transparent and fair pricing that grows with your business”
  14. Atlas HXM atlashxm.com/pricing“Employer of Record (EOR) Hire employees globally without opening local entities. Platform Pricing Starts At $599 per employee / month” “Volume pricing available for larger, multi-country teams”
  15. Payoneer Workforce Management (Skuad) skuad.io/pricing“Employer of Record (EOR) Hire, pay and manage employees Starting from $199 per employee/month” “Compliant contractor payments in 70+ currencies”
  16. Oyster HR oysterhr.com/developer-api“All with the Oyster API”
  17. Oyster HR trust.oysterhr.com“Certificates and Audit ReportsSOC 1 Type 2SOC 2 Type 2”
  18. 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.”
  19. Globalization Partners (G-P) globalization-partners.com“180+ countries covered”
  20. Multiplier usemultiplier.com/security-and-compliance“Our SOC 2 Type II report, audited annually, ensures compliance with key principles of con”
  21. Multiplier usemultiplier.com/product/contractor-of-record“h access the platform to manage your day-to-day working relationship, including invoices, timesheets and payments”
  22. 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”
  23. Playroll playroll.com/trust-center“Our latest SOC 2 Type II report is available”
  24. 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.”
  25. 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.”
  26. 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.”
  27. Remote trust.remote.com“Remote's most recent SOC2 Type2 certificate report”
  28. Deel deel.com/solutions/hr“Core starts at $5 per employee per month and covers worker profiles, org chart, time off, job architecture, workflows, approvals, anonymous reporting and people analytics.”
  29. Payoneer Workforce Management (Skuad) skuad.io/integrations
  30. Oyster HR oysterhr.com/integrations
  31. Globalization Partners (G-P) globalization-partners.com/integrations
  32. ADP Marketplace apps.adp.com/en-US/apps/838356/Multiplier/features

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