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

30 providers match your filters

7–12 of 30

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

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) · Germany

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 8

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 · Germany
No setup fee under the published EOR policy.

Check the quote for other mandatory country charges.

Exit fee · Germany
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
Before starting · Germany
Confirm fit of proposed 6–18 month employee contract; Identify employing entity and applicable assignment model

Confirm in writing that the worker, role and proposed contract length are accepted, including any exception.

Billing commitment · Germany
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 · Germany
1

Confirm whether a company-level minimum fee applies.

Payroll funding · Germany
Invoice around the 15th; funding amount and payment deadline not confirmed.

Ask for the payroll-input deadline, funding amount and payment due date; the 15th is only an approximate invoice date.

Minimum contract term · Germany
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.

Support
Account contact · Germany
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
Platform features · Germany
Invoice approval; Payroll inputs for hours, time off, bonuses and commission

Confirm the integration method and how automated payroll inputs are checked.

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 9

Access Financial

  • Global EOR
  • Owned entities

Employer of Record (EOR) · Germany

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

Swiss-headquartered EOR, contractor and payroll firm that says it employs staff through its own entities in 60+ countries.

Billing
Monthly billing
Billing
Start with one employee
Support
Named account contact
Support
Local HR or payroll specialists
Pricing

Ask Access Financial for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms
Billing
Monthly plan

Monthly invoicing of costs; no plan terms are published.

Minimum employees
One employee

No minimum headcount is published; confirm in the quote.

Support
Account contact
Named account contact

Also stated on the PEO and payroll pages; confirm for EOR contracts.

Local support
HR or payroll specialists

Provider claim; local presence per country is not listed.

Employee support
Employee support service

Portal technical support is 24/5, Monday to Friday.

Platform & integrations
Employment cost calculator
Available

Indicative estimate only; the form asks for contact details.

Time & attendance
Available

Timesheet submission; no clock-in or attendance tracking is described.

Expense management
Available

Expense submission in the portal; approval workflow details are not published.

Leave management
Available

Feature described for portal users; confirm for EOR employees.

Add-ons
Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Country list on the page covers about 20 countries; availability varies.

Visa sponsorship support
Available

Sponsorship depends on country quotas and rules; confirm per hire.

HR advice
Available

Described under the PEO and tax and legal services; confirm scope for EOR clients.

Transition to your own entity
Available

Provider statement; terms of a transfer are not published.

Option 10

Acvian

Best For · Hiring in Europe before opening a local subsidiary

Employer of Record (EOR) · Germany

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

Acvian offers EOR employment with a European focus, including Austria and Poland. It requires advance salary and service funding; confirm the destination and monthly cash-flow needs.

Pricing

Ask Acvian for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms

Ask Acvian for the payment schedule and contract terms.

Support

Ask Acvian for the support options included in your plan.

Platform & integrations

Ask Acvian for a platform demo and integration list.

Add-ons

Ask Acvian for the services available for your hire.

Option 11

Asanify

  • Global EOR
  • Entities & partners

Best For · Managing payroll and time off for overseas hires

Employer of Record (EOR) · Germany

Countries
130 countries
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Monthly or annual
No setup fee
Starting fee
$99
per employee / month
Fees, terms & details
Overview

Kolkata-based HR software company that also sells EOR, with its own entity in India and 132 listed EOR countries.

Billing
Monthly billing
Billing
Annual plan available
Billing
Start with one employee
Support
24/7 support
Pricing
EOR fee
From USD 99 per employee/month

Provider publishes EOR at $99 per employee/month in India and from $199 in other countries, billed in USD, and notes that EOR prices vary significantly by country. Salary and statutory costs are passed through at cost; an India deposit of one month's total cost applies. Confirm the country quote.

Setup fee
No setup fee

India EOR still needs a refundable deposit of one month's total cost.

Payment & terms
Billing
Monthly plan

Monthly invoicing only; the EOR term is 12 months.

Billing
Annual plan

Annual commitment applies to EOR.

Minimum employees
One employee

Provider-published capability; confirm scope, plan, country eligibility and current terms.

Support
Support hours
24/7 support listed

Listed on the EOR plan card; confirm channels and response times.

Account contact
Named account contact

Provider-published capability; confirm scope, plan, country eligibility and current terms.

Employee support
Employee support service

Provider-published capability; confirm scope, plan, country eligibility and current terms.

Platform & integrations
HR management software
Available

HRMS feature; check the plan (Essential or VIP) and whether it covers EOR employees outside India.

Mobile app
Available

HRMS feature; check the plan (Essential or VIP) and whether it covers EOR employees outside India.

Leave management
Available

HRMS feature; check the plan (Essential or VIP) and whether it covers EOR employees outside India.

Time & attendance
Available

HRMS feature; check the plan (Essential or VIP) and whether it covers EOR employees outside India.

Expense management
Available

HRMS feature; check the plan (Essential or VIP) and whether it covers EOR employees outside India.

Workforce reports
Available

HRMS feature; check the plan (Essential or VIP) and whether it covers EOR employees outside India.

AI-assisted HR tools
Available

AI features are provider claims; confirm availability by country.

Electronic signatures
Available

Stated for the contractor plan.

Employment cost calculator
Available

Estimate only; confirm in the quote.

Employee records & documents
Available

HRMS feature; check the plan (Essential or VIP) and whether it covers EOR employees outside India.

HR workflow automation
Available

HRMS feature; check the plan (Essential or VIP) and whether it covers EOR employees outside India.

Contractor classification checks
Available

Self-assessment quiz, not a legal classification review.

Slack
Available

Confirm data shared and plan.

Microsoft Teams
Available

Confirm data shared and plan.

Add-ons
Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Partner-delivered; confirm scope and fees per country.

Supplementary health & benefits
Available

Add-on cost not published.

Option 12

Atlas HXM

  • Global EOR
  • Owned entities

Best For · Hiring through an EOR’s own local entities

Employer of Record (EOR) · Germany

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

International employment through an EOR service with its own local entities.

Billing
Monthly billing
Pricing

Ask Atlas HXM for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms
Billing
Monthly plan

Monthly invoicing does not establish a cancel-anytime EOR contract or absence of annual commitment.

Support

Ask Atlas HXM for the support options included in your plan.

Platform & integrations
Contractor classification checks
Available

AOR-specific assessment, not a legal guarantee; confirm protection limits and engagement eligibility.

Employee records & documents
Available

Confirm which employee records, permissions, exports and retention settings are available in the selected product and plan.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Electronic signatures
Available

Confirm supported documents, signing workflows and audit trails for the hiring country and selected plan.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Leave management
Available

Confirm country-specific leave rules, approval workflows and the selected plan’s entitlement to this feature.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Expense management
Available

Confirm expense approvals, reimbursement currencies, payment timing and any charges in the selected product and plan.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Time & attendance
Available

Confirm timesheet entry, approvals, payroll integration and country-specific requirements for the selected plan.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Mobile app
Available

Confirm which employee and administrator tasks work in the mobile app, supported devices and plan requirements.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Learning management
Available

Confirm available learning content, assignments, completion reporting and any separate license or content fees.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

HR workflow automation
Available

Confirm the workflows, approval rules, connected products and plan entitlements included in the proposal.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Workforce reports
Available

Confirm available reports, exports, data fields and whether custom reporting requires another plan or fee.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Okta
Available

Authentication integration only; this does not establish HR data or payroll synchronization.

Google Workspace
Available

Authentication integration only; this does not establish HR data or payroll synchronization.

Add-ons
Contractor management & payments
Available

Atlas AOR acts as the client’s agent; the client retains the contractor contract. Atlas explicitly distinguishes AOR from COR. Payroll shown here belongs to EOR.

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Mobility is an add-on; immigration eligibility and benefit choices vary by country. No visa approval or universal coverage is guaranteed.

Visa sponsorship support
Available

Mobility is an add-on; immigration eligibility and benefit choices vary by country. No visa approval or universal coverage is guaranteed.

Supplementary health & benefits
Available

Mobility is an add-on; immigration eligibility and benefit choices vary by country. No visa approval or universal coverage is guaranteed.

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.