TheBestEOR

EOR & payroll provider directory

Find employer of record (EOR), payroll and contractor providers. Filter by your hiring needs, save providers to your shortlist and compare up to four side by side.

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Filters

Our top 10 come first, in ranking order. Other providers follow A–Z. Fees vary by country, so results can’t be sorted by price.

MATCHING PROVIDERS

27 providers match your filters

7–12 of 27

138 of 317 providers have linked sources.

Country filters use the countries in our sources, which can be fewer than a provider advertises. Fees and features vary by country and plan.

Fees, deposits and country counts are what each provider publishes. Your quote sets the final terms.

Option 7

Papaya Global

Our overall rating 4.1 / 5

  • Global EOR
  • Entities & partners

Best For · Comparing payroll costs across countries in one report

Employer of Record (EOR) · Australia

Countries
180+ countries
Payroll funding
Deposit: 1–2 months
Based on gross salary
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Per quote
Starting fee
$499
per employee / month

Your country quote sets the billing terms.

Pros, cons, fees & terms
Overview

4.1/5Our overall rating

Support
Local HR or payroll specialists
Pricing
Service fee
From US$499 per employee/month.

Starting fee; the country quote sets the billing terms.

Payment & terms
Employing model
Owned entities and partners

The employing company may be a Papaya entity or local partner, depending on the country.

Payroll funding
OnePay: fund the wallet and approve payments at least one day before the due date.

Applies to the payments module. The platform displays the approval deadline; EOR invoice deadlines are separate.

Support
Account contact
Dedicated account manager; Platform Help Center; Email; WhatsApp

Employees can also open tickets in Papaya Personal or WhatsApp.

Support hours
24/7 EOR support.

No response or escalation deadline is stated.

Escalation
Account manager coordinates payroll/EOR, legal, finance, benefits and integrations specialists.
Local support
HR or payroll specialists

In-country experts and 24/7 EOR support.

Platform & integrations
Platform features
Country employment contracts; Time and attendance; Digital signatures; Worker wallets; Statutory-payment workflows
Integrations
SAP SuccessFactors; Oracle HCM; Workday; BambooHR; NetSuite; HiBob; Personio

Connector scope and setup must match the selected systems.

Integrations
BambooHR imports HR data daily; PTO sync follows the salary cutoff. It can initiate an EOR worker request.

Only valid approved records sync; synchronization pauses between HR and payroll cutoffs. Custom fields require account-manager scoping.

Platform features
Journal entries can be generated from EOR platform data and invoices for ERP upload.

Journal-entry files are exported for ERP upload.

Platform features
Review invoices by project/pay cycle, raise inquiries and upload proof of payment.
Electronic signatures
Available
Time & attendance
Available
Add-ons
Benefits, immigration & equity
Global benefits; Immigration; Equity administration

Immigration case fees, benefits premiums and equity administration require separate pricing.

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Destination, visa and employee eligibility apply. Assistance does not guarantee approval.

Contractor management & payments
Available

Separate products with their own country eligibility, billing and contract terms.

Contractor of Record (COR)
Available

Separate products with their own country eligibility, billing and contract terms.

Payroll for your own company
Available

Separate products with their own country eligibility, billing and contract terms.

Supplementary health & benefits
Available

Benefits premiums are priced separately from the EOR service.

Option 8

Multiplier

Our overall rating 4.1 / 5

  • Global EOR
  • Owned entities

Best For · Managing payroll, leave and expenses in one place

Multiplier requires a deposit before the employee contract is signed, and salary payments follow receipt of the corresponding service fees and employment funding. Every tier includes a named Customer Success Manager; Growth adds integrations, custom reports and an API. Commercial flexibility depends on the purchase document: Quotations have 60-day cancellation notice, while Order Forms do not allow cancellation for convenience.

Countries
150+ countries
Payroll funding
Deposit: 1+ months
Based on gross salary
Payroll cutoff
Inputs due 10th–15th
Billing
Monthly or annual
Starting fee
$459
per employee / month

Billed annually; $499 billed monthly. Compliance add-ons cost extra.

Pros, cons, fees & terms
Overview

4.1/5Our overall rating

Multiplier requires a deposit before the employee contract is signed, and salary payments follow receipt of the corresponding service fees and employment funding. Every tier includes a named Customer Success Manager; Growth adds integrations, custom reports and an API. Commercial flexibility depends on the purchase document: Quotations have 60-day cancellation notice, while Order Forms do not allow cancellation for convenience.

Pros

  • Every tier includes a named Customer Success Manager.
  • Growth includes integrations, custom reports and an API.
  • Invoices can be billed in USD, SGD, AUD, EUR or GBP.

Cons

  • Order Forms do not allow cancellation for convenience; Quotation purchases require 60 days’ notice.
  • Country compliance add-ons and applicable implementation fees are additional to the plan fee.
Pricing
Service fee
Core — monthly billing$499 per employee/month; monthly billing.

Currency is not stated. Compliance add-ons and applicable implementation fees are extra.

Service fee
Core — annual billing$459 per employee/month; billed annually.

Currency is not stated. Compliance add-ons and applicable implementation fees are extra.

Service fee
Growth — monthly billing$559 per employee/month; monthly billing.

Currency is not stated. Compliance add-ons and applicable implementation fees are extra.

Service fee
Growth — annual billing$519 per employee/month; billed annually.

Currency is not stated. Compliance add-ons and applicable implementation fees are extra.

Setup fee
Implementation fee may apply.

The pricing page allows an implementation fee; the FAQ says there are no setup or onboarding fees.

Required extras
Country compliance add-ons may apply.
Currency conversion charges
Mid-market exchange rate; no Multiplier FX markup.

Payment-provider charges can still apply.

Deposit
Deposit required before the employee contract is signed.

Based on employment costs, service fees, notice obligations and credit standing; top-ups may be required.

Payment & terms
Payroll funding
Billing in USD, SGD, AUD, EUR or GBP.

Salary payments follow receipt of the corresponding service fees and employment funding.

Payment currencies
USD; SGD; AUD; EUR; GBP
Deposit return
Within 60 days after the last working day, once bills are settled.

Threatened or filed claims can delay release. Separate retention rules apply when a single-hire account does not complete onboarding.

Client notice
Quotations: 60 days’ notice. Order Forms: no cancellation for convenience.

Cancellation rights depend on whether the purchase uses a Quotation or Order Form.

Handover
Allow 30 days to process termination, plus employee notice.

Contact Multiplier before notifying the employee. Larger or whole-country exits can require longer lead time.

Billing
Monthly plan

Country pricing, compliance add-ons and implementation charges may vary. Salary and employment costs are additional.

Billing
Annual plan

Country pricing, compliance add-ons and implementation charges may vary. Salary and employment costs are additional.

Minimum employees
One employee

No minimum headcount. Country pricing, compliance add-ons and implementation charges may vary; employment costs are additional.

Support
Account contact
Named Customer Success Manager on every tier.
Support hours
24/7 local HR and legal support.

HR and legal specialists are available through the customer support service.

Local support
HR or payroll specialists

EOR support channels, hours and service levels depend on the agreement.

Platform & integrations
Platform features
Growth — monthly billingHRIS, expense, accounting and payroll integrations; Custom reports; Open API
Platform features
Growth — annual billingHRIS, expense, accounting and payroll integrations; Custom reports; Open API
Integrations
Workday, BambooHR, Personio and HiBob. HiBob sync runs from Multiplier to HiBob.

Integrations are included in Growth; connector availability depends on the plan.

Employee records & documents
Available
Expense management
Available
Leave management
Available

Core includes leave and attendance tools.

Time & attendance
Available

Core includes leave and attendance tools.

Workforce reports
Available

Core includes workforce insights; custom reports require Growth.

HR workflow automation
Available

APIs and integrations require Growth.

Developer API
Available

API access requires Growth.

Employment cost calculator
Available

Estimates vary with employee details and exclude relocation and visa costs.

Add-ons
Contractor management & payments
Available

Contractor payment coverage differs from EOR coverage.

Contractor of Record (COR)
Available

Separate Contractor of Record agreement.

Payroll for your own company
Available

Payroll for employees of your own entity.

Equipment ordering & delivery
Available

Optional equipment service; country eligibility and separate charges apply. Partners may deliver parts of the service.

Device repairs, returns & retrieval
Available

Optional device service; destination and device eligibility apply. Partners may deliver parts of the service.

Background checks you can order
Available

Screening availability, consent and permitted checks depend on location; partners may deliver the service.

Supplementary health & benefits
Available

Plan eligibility and premiums are separate from statutory employment costs.

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Available as an immigration service alongside the EOR platform.

Visa sponsorship support
Available

Country, visa and employee eligibility determine the available route.

Option 9

Borderless AI

Our overall rating 4.0 / 5

  • Global EOR
  • Owned entities

Best For · Getting 24/7 help with overseas payroll and HR

Employer of Record (EOR) · Australia

Countries
170+ countries
Payroll funding
Deposit: 1.5–3 months
Based on gross salary
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Per quote
No setup fee
Starting fee
$579
per employee / month

$399 until 31 Dec 2026 for eligible companies based outside Canada.

Pros, cons, fees & terms
Overview

4.0/5Our overall rating

Support
Dedicated Slack channel
Support
Local HR or payroll specialists
Billing
Start with one employee
Pricing
Service fee
Standard USD 579 per employee/month.

Country and employment-type exceptions apply; salary and employer costs are extra.

Discounts
USD 399 per employee/month on qualifying 2026 fees.

For companies headquartered outside Canada, on fees billed through 31 December 2026. USD 579 applies from 1 January 2027, including existing offer customers.

Setup fee
No setup, onboarding or implementation fee for the qualifying 2026 offer.

Applies to the qualifying 2026 offer; separately agreed special-case services may cost extra.

Deposit
Deposit: 1.5 months of gross salary plus employer costs, benefits and platform fees via ACH, or three months via wire/other methods.

Gross salary plus employer costs, benefits and platform fees form the base. Country differences apply; payment problems can raise the requirement to six months.

Currency conversion charges
Live FX can change between invoice publication and payment processing; the rate locks after processing.

No markup percentage is specified.

Payment & terms
Billing commitment
Month-to-month for the qualifying 2026 offer.

Employee exit costs and termination notice are separate.

Deposit return
Deposit returned after account closure and payment of outstanding balances.

No fixed refund deadline is specified.

Payroll funding
The deposit must be received before the hire’s start date.

Onboarding can pause while funding is outstanding.

Payment methods
ACH; Wire transfer

Deposit requirements depend on payment method. Other payment routes are not stated.

Minimum employees
One employee

Country, employee and contract eligibility apply; pricing and funding follow the agreement.

Support
Account contact
Dedicated account manager; In-app support; Dedicated Slack channel
Support hours
24/7 in-house support.

No resolution deadline is stated; language and timezone coverage depend on the support arrangement.

Local support
HR or payroll specialists
Platform & integrations
Platform features
HRGPT assistant; Invoice and payment history; Contract exports; Salary history
Integrations
Imports hires from Workday.

Other sync directions and fields are not stated.

AI-assisted HR tools
Available
Employee records & documents
Available
Leave management
Available
Expense management
Available
Time & attendance
Available

Upload and review of tracked hours; a native timer or clock-in system is not established.

HR workflow automation
Available
Workforce reports
Available
Electronic signatures
Available
Add-ons
Payroll & contractor management
Global payroll for your own entities; Contractor management

Separate products with their own prices and employment models; not bundled with EOR.

Contractor management & payments
Available

Contractor payment coverage differs from EOR employment coverage.

Payroll for your own company
Available

Payroll for employees of your own entity; deposits and payroll funding are agreed separately.

Option 10

RemoFirst

Our overall rating 0.5 / 5

  • Global EOR
  • Employment partners

Best For · Making a first overseas hire on a tight budget

RemoFirst requires no fixed client term or annual commitment and charges no setup or provider termination fee. BambooHR synchronizes employee records, with online chat available for support. The US$199 starting service fee varies by country. Employee salary, notice and severance obligations can remain payable when the client arrangement ends.

Countries
185+ countries
Payroll funding
Deposit: About 1 month
Based on gross salary
Payroll cutoff
Varies by country
Two payroll runs per month
Billing
Monthly
No setup fee
Starting fee
$199
per employee / month

The fee varies by country.

Pros, cons, fees & terms
Overview

0.5/5Our overall rating

RemoFirst requires no fixed client term or annual commitment and charges no setup or provider termination fee. BambooHR synchronizes employee records, with online chat available for support. The US$199 starting service fee varies by country. Employee salary, notice and severance obligations can remain payable when the client arrangement ends.

Pros

  • No fixed client term or annual commitment is required.
  • There is no provider setup or termination-processing fee.
  • BambooHR synchronizes employee records.

Cons

  • Trustpilot has suspended RemoFirst’s rating for a breach of its guidelines and removed fake reviews (checked 8 Nov 2026).
  • RemoFirst says it works exclusively with in-country partners, so a third company employs your hire and every change or exit passes through both.
  • The US$199 starting service fee can increase with local requirements.
  • Employee salary, notice and severance obligations can remain payable when the client arrangement ends.
Pricing
Setup fee · Australia
No setup fee under the published EOR policy.

Check the quote for other mandatory country charges.

Exit fee · Australia
No provider termination fee; employment-related exit costs may still apply.

Salary, employee notice, severance and other employment costs may still be payable.

Service fee
EOR starting priceFrom US$199 per employee/month; the fee can vary by country.

The country quote sets the fee and billing terms; salary and employment costs are additional.

Payment & terms
Billing commitment · Australia
No annual client commitment required under the published EOR policy.

Confirm the invoice frequency, payment deadline and notice needed to end the client agreement.

Minimum billed employees · Australia
1

Confirm whether a company-level minimum fee applies.

Minimum contract term · Australia
No fixed client contract under the published EOR policy.

Employee contracts and notice obligations still apply. German employee terms are 6–18 months.

Employing model
Local partner

The local employing company and employment agreement depend on the country.

Payroll frequency · Australia
Twice monthly

Australia only: mid-month and month-end payments. Submission deadlines need the agreed payroll schedule.

Support
Account contact · Australia
Dedicated account-management resources.

Ask who will handle your account, which languages they support and what response times they commit to.

Support hours
24/7 customer support; local specialist hours are not stated.

Channels, languages and local specialist hours depend on the support arrangement. A response or resolution deadline requires agreement.

Escalation
24/7 customer support and online chat.

Online chat connects customers with the support team.

Platform & integrations
Integrations
BambooHR employee-data synchronization.
Employment cost calculator
Available

Employee estimates only; contractor calculations use a separate tool. Estimates are not final EOR quotes.

Add-ons
Equipment, checks, insurance & visas
Equipment; Background checks; Health insurance; Visa and immigration support

Extras are charged separately; availability, eligibility and prices depend on the country and selected service.

Health insurance
RemoHealth from $55 per person/month; medical, dental and vision.

Optional cover; price and eligibility depend on country and policy. Billing currency is not stated.

Contractor management & payments
Available

Contractor payment coverage differs from EOR employment coverage.

Equipment ordering & delivery
Available

Equipment costs extra and may be supplied through partners.

Equity & stock-option administration
Available

Equity administration costs extra; country and employee eligibility apply.

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Visa coverage figures differ: 85+ versus 110+ countries. Destination, route and sponsorship must be agreed separately.

Visa sponsorship support
Available

Visa coverage figures differ: 85+ versus 110+ countries. Destination, route and sponsorship must be agreed separately.

Background checks you can order
Available

Screening costs extra and may use a partner. Permitted checks and consent requirements depend on the country.

Option 11

Airswift

Best For · Recruiting and employing energy and engineering project teams

Employer of Record (EOR) · Australia

Countries
12 countries
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Per quote
Starting fee
Per quote
Fees, terms & details
Overview

Airswift offers EOR services, payroll for companies with local entities and immigration support. Confirm the employing arrangement and service scope for each destination.

Pricing

Ask Airswift for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms

Ask Airswift for the payment schedule and contract terms.

Support

Ask Airswift for the support options included in your plan.

Platform & integrations

Ask Airswift for a platform demo and integration list.

Add-ons
Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Support is subject to destination, eligibility and the agreed service. It does not establish visa approval or sponsorship availability for every hire.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Option 12

APEO / NZPEO

  • Regional EOR

Best For · Hiring employees across Australia and New Zealand

Employer of Record (EOR) · Australia

Countries
2 countries
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Per quote
Starting fee
Per quote
Fees, terms & details
Overview

Employment and immigration services for hiring in Australia and New Zealand.

Support
Local HR or payroll specialists
Pricing

Ask APEO / NZPEO for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms

Ask APEO / NZPEO for the payment schedule and contract terms.

Support
Local support
HR or payroll specialists

Regional service only.

Platform & integrations

Ask APEO / NZPEO for a platform demo and integration list.

Add-ons
Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Application and worker eligibility are country-specific; no approval guarantee.

Visa sponsorship support
Available

Provider-published service offer, not an independent licensing or immigration assessment.

How to use these reviews

Filter by the countries and services you need, save a shortlist, then open each profile for its starting fee, deposit and contract terms.

Salary, employer contributions and benefits come on top of the provider’s fee. Each profile links its sources, with the date we checked them. Our pricing and contract research lists the questions to ask before you sign.

1

Check the offer

Match the services, starting fee, deposit and contract terms to your hire.

2

Check the evidence

Look at country coverage, onboarding time, support and exit terms. Each claim links to its source.

3

Compare the proposal

Send each provider the same brief (country, role, salary, benefits and start date), then compare the written proposals: scope, monthly fees, deposit and exit terms.

How these reviews are made

What we cover

Fees, deposits, payroll funding, country coverage, support and exit terms. We list the EOR fee apart from salary, employer costs and optional services.

Hands-on testing

For every full review, our team opens a client account we pay for, requests real country quotes and runs a hire through onboarding and payroll. We then check what we found against the provider’s published terms and pricing.

How we rate

Ratings out of five are our editors’ call after testing each provider, not customer review scores. Our review methodology sets out the criteria.

Referral disclosure

We may earn commissions or referral fees when readers become customers through our links or introductions. We also charge fixed fees for audits, managed switches and RFP projects.

By Martynas Pupkevicius · Updated 8 Nov 2026

Questions that help narrow the shortlist

Which employer of record should I shortlist?

Filter by hiring country and service, then read the full reviews or profiles of two to four providers. Before you compare quotes, ask each one who the legal employer will be, which benefits it offers, who your support contact is and how soon the hire can start.

For a starting point, see our ranking of the 11 best EOR providers, then check each pick against your country and role.

Do the highest country totals mean the widest usable coverage?

Not always. A country total doesn’t tell you whether the provider will take your role, contract type or start date, and some totals include contractor payments, which aren’t EOR employment. Ask for the legal employer, benefits and support contact in each country you need.

How do the $199 starting offers compare?

RemoFirst’s EOR starts at $199 per employee per month, and the fee varies by country. RemotePeople’s EOR Select starts at $199 for eligible countries and salary ranges; its EOR Global plan starts at $499.

Both are service fees. Salary, employer contributions and benefits come on top, so the lower fee isn’t always the cheaper hire. Compare written quotes for the same role, deposit and extras included.

Pricing checked 30 October 2026.

Is every directory listing a full review?

No. A full review means we tested the provider hands-on and wrote up the results. Provider information with sources means the profile links a source for each claim. Other entries are basic listings.

Use the Reviews & sources filter to see only reviewed or sourced providers. A listing on its own is not a recommendation.

How should I compare annual and monthly prices?

Work out the fees over the same period, then read the commitment, renewal and refund terms. A lower monthly price often needs an annual commitment: Multiplier charges $459 per employee per month billed annually and $499 billed monthly. Count refundable deposits apart from fees you won’t get back.

Need help building your shortlist?

Tell us where you’re hiring and what you need. We can help you compare suitable providers and their proposals.