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

47 providers match your filters

25–30 of 47

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.

Ask for the legal employer’s name in your hiring country; a wider network claim does not identify it.

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

Option 25

Mercans

  • Global EOR
  • Owned entities

Best For · Replacing separate country payroll systems with one platform

Employer of Record

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

Payroll technology and employer of record services, with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa.

Support
Local HR or payroll specialists
Pricing

Ask Mercans for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms

Ask Mercans 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.

Platform & integrations
HiBob
Available

Confirm connector method, scope, plan and EOR relevance; no compatibility test performed.

SAP SuccessFactors
Available

Named payroll connectors; confirm supported fields, bidirectionality and implementation requirements.

Workday
Available

Named payroll connectors; confirm supported fields, bidirectionality and implementation requirements.

Oracle HCM
Available

Named payroll connectors; confirm supported fields, bidirectionality and implementation requirements.

Employee records & documents
Available

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

HR management software
Available

Confirm the HR records, permissions, workflows and reporting included in the selected plan; optional modules may have separate terms.

Leave management
Available

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

Time & attendance
Available

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

Expense management
Available

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

HR workflow automation
Available

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

Add-ons
Contractor management & payments
Available

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

Payroll for your own company
Available

Managed payroll and self-managed SaaS are separate options; confirm responsibilities, countries and package.

Option 26

MetaHR

  • Local EOR
  • Owned entities

Employer of Record

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

Almaty recruitment and HR consulting firm that acts as employer of record and outstaffing provider for client staff in Kazakhstan.

Billing
Start with one employee
Pricing

Ask MetaHR for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms
Minimum employees
One employee

Confirm minimums and fees in the quote.

Support

Ask MetaHR for the support options included in your plan.

Platform & integrations

Ask MetaHR for a platform demo and integration list.

Add-ons
Payroll for your own company
Available

No payroll price or cut-off dates are published.

Service: Payroll for your own company

Talent search & recruitment
Available

Recruitment fees are not published.

Service: Talent search & recruitment

Transition to your own entity
Available

Transfer terms and fees are not published.

HR advice
Available

Separate consulting services with their own fees; not part of the EOR fee.

Option 27

MSA Asia

  • Regional EOR
  • Owned entities

Employer of Record

Countries
4 countries
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Monthly
No annual commitment
Starting fee
Per quote
Fees, terms & details
Overview

Shanghai-headquartered incorporation, accounting and payroll firm offering EOR in China, India, Malaysia and Thailand for foreign companies.

Billing
Monthly billing
Billing
No annual commitment
Support
Named account contact
Support
Local HR or payroll specialists
Pricing

Ask MSA Asia for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms
Billing
Monthly plan

Confirm the fee and inclusions in the written proposal.

Annual commitment
Not required

FAQ covers all services; confirm notice terms in the service agreement.

Support
Account contact
Named account contact

Provider statement covering all services.

Local support
HR or payroll specialists

Stated for China EOR.

Platform & integrations

Ask MSA Asia for a platform demo and integration list.

Add-ons
Payroll for your own company
Available

Starting price; the page says additional charges may apply.

Service: Payroll for your own company

Talent search & recruitment
Available

Recruitment scope and fees are set in the proposal.

Service: Talent search & recruitment

Company setup & incorporation
Available

Starting price; city, business scope and licences affect the final cost.

Service: Company setup & incorporation

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Approval depends on the candidate and city; fees by proposal.

Transition to your own entity
Available

Entity setup is priced separately.

Market entry advice
Available

Advisory scope and fees are agreed per project.

Option 28

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.

Payroll cutoff · Japan, Pakistan
10th–15th

Japan and Pakistan: monthly payroll inputs are due on the 10th. Holiday adjustments and funding deadlines follow the entity’s calendar; this is not the employee pay date.

Payroll calendar · Japan, Pakistan
Country-specific calendars

Japan and Pakistan: monthly payroll inputs are due on the 10th. Holiday adjustments and funding deadlines follow the entity’s calendar; this is not the employee pay date.

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 29

Native Teams

  • Corporate services
  • Entities & partners

Best For · Managing payroll and expenses for overseas employees

Employer of Record

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

International employment and payment tools for freelancers and distributed teams.

Support
Named account contact
Support
Employee support
Pricing

Ask Native Teams for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms

Ask Native Teams for the payment schedule and contract terms.

Support
Account contact
Named account contact

Published for the Global Payroll product. Confirm whether this arrangement is included in the quoted EOR package and hiring country.

Service: Payroll for your own company

Employee support
Employee support service

Published for the Global Payroll product. Confirm whether this arrangement is included in the quoted EOR package and hiring country.

Service: Payroll for your own company

Platform & integrations
Leave management
Available

Documented for the Absence Management module. Confirm inclusion in the selected employment/payroll package and local policy configuration.

HR workflow automation
Available

Documented for the Absence Management module. Confirm inclusion in the selected employment/payroll package and local policy configuration.

Employee records & documents
Available

Documented for the Absence Management module. Confirm inclusion in the selected employment/payroll package and local policy configuration.

Expense management
Available

Published for the Global Payroll product. Confirm whether this arrangement is included in the quoted EOR package and hiring country.

Service: Payroll for your own company

Add-ons
Contractor management & payments
Available

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

Company setup & incorporation
Available

Confirm the jurisdictions, incorporation work and ongoing filings covered by the proposal. Entity setup is separate from employing a worker through an EOR.

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Confirm destination, eligibility and scope; no universal visa availability or approval guarantee.

Option 30

New Career

  • Local EOR
  • Owned entities

Employer of Record

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

Bulgarian recruitment and temporary staffing agency in Sofia that also offers employer of record services for foreign companies hiring in Bulgaria.

Support
Local HR or payroll specialists
Pricing

Ask New Career for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms

Ask New Career for the payment schedule and contract terms.

Support
Local support
HR or payroll specialists

Named staff may change; confirm who supports EOR clients.

Platform & integrations

Ask New Career for a platform demo and integration list.

Add-ons
Talent search & recruitment
Available

Recruitment fees are not published.

Service: Talent search & recruitment

Payroll for your own company
Available

Fees not published; confirm the client needs its own Bulgarian entity for this service.

Service: Payroll for your own company

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Aimed at third-country nationals hired into Bulgaria; government fees and timelines vary.

HR advice
Available

Scope and fees not published.

Equipment ordering & delivery
Available

Provider-published; costs, delivery and return terms are not described.

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.