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.

Each full review is based on our own hands-on test of the provider. We may earn referral fees through provider links and introductions. How we review · How we are funded

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

41 providers match your filters

7–12 of 41

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

Contractor management & payments

Countries
Per quote
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Per quote
No setup fee
Contractor management & payments
Request a quote
Pros, cons, fees & terms
Overview

4.0/5Our overall rating

Pricing

Ask Borderless AI for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms

Ask Borderless AI for the payment schedule and contract terms.

Support
Account contact
Named account contact

Confirm whether a named contact is included in your plan, their hours, responsibilities and escalation route.

Support hours
24/7 support listed

Confirm which channels and issues receive round-the-clock support, available languages and contractual response targets.

Local support
HR or payroll specialists
Platform & integrations
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
Workday
Available

Workday hire import workflow. Confirm other sync directions, fields, implementation and plan inclusion.

Add-ons
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

Contractor management & payments

Countries
Per quote
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Varies by country
Two payroll runs per month
Billing
Monthly
No setup fee
Contractor management & payments
Request a quote
Pros, cons, fees & terms
Overview

0.5/5Our overall rating

Pricing
Setup fee
No setup fee

EOR from USD 199 per employee/month, no annual commitment or minimum headcount advertised. Country quote controls. Salary, employment costs, benefits and optional add-ons are separate; confirm deposit terms.

Payment & terms
Billing
Monthly plan

EOR from USD 199 per employee/month, no annual commitment or minimum headcount advertised. Country quote controls. Salary, employment costs, benefits and optional add-ons are separate; confirm deposit terms.

Minimum employees
One employee

EOR from USD 199 per employee/month, no annual commitment or minimum headcount advertised. Country quote controls. Salary, employment costs, benefits and optional add-ons are separate; confirm deposit terms.

Annual commitment
Not required

EOR from USD 199 per employee/month, no annual commitment or minimum headcount advertised. Country quote controls. Salary, employment costs, benefits and optional add-ons are separate; confirm deposit terms.

Payroll cutoff · United Kingdom
10th–15th

UK payroll-input deadline; component-specific deadlines appear in the platform.

Payroll cutoff · Spain
10th–15th

The separate salary-change deadline is not a second regular payroll cycle.

Payroll cutoff · Australia
9th or earlier

The separately stated 20th applies to new joiners, not regular monthly payroll changes. Confirm the chosen payroll schedule.

Payroll calendar · Australia
Country-specific calendars

Regular payroll input is due on the 7th; the separate 20th deadline is for new joiners. Confirm the chosen pay frequency.

Payroll calendar · United Kingdom
Country-specific calendars

Regular payroll submission is due on the 10th; late changes generally move to the next cycle.

Payroll calendar · Spain
Country-specific calendars

Regular payroll input is due on the 10th and salary changes on the 15th. These are separate input deadlines, not two pay runs.

Payroll frequency · Australia
Twice monthly

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

Support
Account contact
Named account contact

Confirm whether a named contact is included in your plan, their hours, responsibilities and escalation route.

Platform & integrations
Employment cost calculator
Available

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

BambooHR
Available

Connection setup is required. Supports employee, contractor and global payroll records.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR), Contractor management & payments, Payroll for your own company

Add-ons
Contractor management & payments
Available

Contractor payment coverage differs from EOR employment coverage.

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.

Supplementary health & benefits
Available

Confirm the available country plans, eligibility, insurer or administrator, coverage limits and costs separate from statutory benefits. Extras cost more.

Option 9

Access Financial

  • Global EOR
  • Owned entities

Contractor management & payments

Countries
Per quote
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Monthly
Contractor management & payments
Request a quote
Fees, terms & details
Overview
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
Contractor management & payments
Available

Agent of Record model; the provider does not call it Contractor of Record. Confirm country scope.

Service: Contractor management & payments

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

Acumen International

  • Global EOR

Best For · Budgeting for cross-border hires and running their payroll

Contractor management & payments

Countries
Per quote
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Per quote
Contractor management & payments
Request a quote
Fees, terms & details
Overview
Pricing

Ask Acumen International for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms

Ask Acumen International for the payment schedule and contract terms.

Support
Local support
HR or payroll specialists

Confirm the specialist’s hiring-country scope, contact hours, languages and escalation responsibilities.

Support hours
24/7 support listed

Published service arrangement. Confirm the relevant engagement and contact channel.

Platform & integrations
Employment cost calculator
Available

Planning estimate only; verify current country assumptions and obtain an employee-specific quote.

Contractor classification checks
Available

Expert-led assessment service; not proof of a software module or a guarantee against reclassification.

Add-ons
Talent search & recruitment
Available

Confirm the roles and countries covered, the recruitment fee, payment milestones and replacement terms. Do not assume recruitment is included in the EOR fee.

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Country-specific eligibility, sponsorship structure and fees require confirmation; no visa approval or blanket coverage is asserted.

Visa sponsorship support
Available

Country-specific eligibility, sponsorship structure and fees require confirmation; no visa approval or blanket coverage is asserted.

Contractor management & payments
Available

Confirm eligible contractor countries, payment methods, payment timing and fees. Contractor-payment coverage is separate from EOR employment coverage.

Option 11

Alex Global

  • Regional EOR
  • Owned entities

Contractor management & payments

Countries
Per quote
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Monthly
Contractor management & payments
Request a quote
Fees, terms & details
Overview
Pricing

Ask Alex Global for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms
Billing
Monthly plan

Fees combine labour costs and a management fee agreed per contract.

Minimum employees
One employee

Stated for the partner channel; confirm for direct clients.

Support
Local support
HR or payroll specialists

Provider-published claim.

Account contact
Named account contact

Provider-published claim.

Platform & integrations

Ask Alex Global for a platform demo and integration list.

Add-ons
Contractor management & payments
Available

Covers the same six countries; confirm fees.

Service: Contractor management & payments

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Timelines vary by country and permit type, per the page.

Visa sponsorship support
Available

Eligibility depends on the profile and country.

Supplementary health & benefits
Available

Benefit contents and costs are not published.

Transition to your own entity
Available

Contract term; confirm the process and any costs.

Market entry advice
Available

Part of the soft landing service.

HR advice
Available

Compliance services page describes contract reviews and termination guidance.

Option 12

Asanify

  • Global EOR
  • Entities & partners

Best For · Managing payroll and time off for overseas hires

Contractor management & payments

Countries
Per quote
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Monthly or annual
No setup fee
Contractor management & payments
Request a quote
Fees, terms & details
Overview
Pricing
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
Contractor management & payments
Available

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

Service: Contractor management & payments

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Partner-delivered; confirm scope and fees per country.

Supplementary health & benefits
Available

Add-on cost not published.

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.