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

37–42 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 37

Playroll

  • Global EOR
  • Entities & partners

Best For · Getting overseas hires started with a dedicated onboarding specialist

Employer of Record

Countries
180+ countries
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Per quote
Billing
Monthly
No setup fee
Starting fee
$399
per employee / month
Fees, terms & details
Overview

London-headquartered EOR and payroll provider that says it employs staff in 180+ countries, mostly through entities it owns.

Billing
Monthly billing
Billing
No annual commitment
Billing
Start with one employee
Support
Named account contact
Pricing
EOR fee
From USD 399 per employee/month

Provider publishes EOR from $399 per employee per month with no minimum commitment; the currency selector defaults to USD and also lists GBP 319 and EUR 379. Salary, statutory employment costs and government charges are billed separately, and a refundable deposit of one month's salary applies. Confirm the country fee in a quote.

Setup fee
No setup fee

A refundable security deposit of one month's salary still applies.

Payment & terms
Billing
Monthly plan

Billing period wording is 'Per Month'; confirm invoice timing in the agreement.

Annual commitment
Not required

Confirm notice terms in the customer agreement.

Minimum employees
One employee

Provider-published claim; confirm country, worker eligibility and quote.

Support
Account contact
Named account contact

Provider-published claim; confirm country, worker eligibility and quote.

Employee support
Employee support service

Provider-published claim; confirm country, worker eligibility and quote.

Local support
HR or payroll specialists

Provider-published claim; confirm country, worker eligibility and quote.

Platform & integrations
Employment cost calculator
Available

Indicative estimate only.

AI-assisted HR tools
Available

Listed as HR GPT beta on the site; check scope.

Expense management
Available

Provider-published claim; confirm country, worker eligibility and quote.

Leave management
Available

Provider-published claim; confirm country, worker eligibility and quote.

Time & attendance
Available

Provider-published claim; confirm country, worker eligibility and quote.

Electronic signatures
Available

Provider-published claim; confirm country, worker eligibility and quote.

Workforce reports
Available

Provider-published claim; confirm country, worker eligibility and quote.

Developer API
Available

API scope and access terms not published.

Contractor classification checks
Available

Assessment only; not a legal guarantee.

HiBob
Available

Check the data synced and plan requirements.

BambooHR
Available

Check the data synced and plan requirements.

Personio
Available

One-way integration.

Expensify
Available

One-way integration.

Add-ons
Background checks you can order
Available

Add-on price not published.

Equipment ordering & delivery
Available

Add-on price and delivery countries not published.

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Confirm eligibility and fees per country; approval is not guaranteed.

Visa sponsorship support
Available

Confirm eligibility and fees per country.

Supplementary health & benefits
Available

Benefit options and prices vary by country.

HR advice
Available

Scope and fees not published.

Option 38

Remote

Our overall rating 3.8 / 5

  • Global EOR
  • Owned entities

Best For · Hiring through provider-owned entities in every country

Employer of Record

Countries
90+ countries
Payroll funding
Deposit: Per quote
Payroll cutoff
Varies by country
Two payroll runs per month
Billing
Monthly or annual
No setup fee
Starting fee
$599
per employee / month

Annual contract

Pros, cons, fees & terms
Overview

3.8/5Our overall rating

Support
Live chat
Pricing
Service fee
Annual EORFrom US$599 per employee/month with an annual contract.

Salary, employer costs, deposits and extras are separate from this annual-plan starting fee; the country quote sets the final fee.

Service fee
Monthly EORUS$699 per employee/month for standard monthly usage.

Monthly usage pricing is a separate offer from the annual-contract rate; country availability and terms follow the proposal.

Payment & terms
Billing commitment
Monthly usage or a committed agreement; terms depend on the order form.

Your order form sets the commitment and any discount for the proposed hire.

Support
Support hours
Live messaging: 24/5. RemoteAI: 24/7.

Live-agent hours and AI availability are separate; tickets can be submitted at any time.

Platform & integrations
Integrations
BambooHR → Remote: employee details and approved future leave.

Salary or job-title changes for EOR employees create a contract-amendment request; account setup is required.

Employee records & documents
Available

Included with EOR.

Leave management
Available

Included with EOR.

HR workflow automation
Available

Included with EOR.

Workday
Available
HiBob
Available
Greenhouse
Available
Xero
Available
QuickBooks
Available
NetSuite
Available
Personio
Available
Humaans
Available
Okta
Available
Slack
Available
Zapier
Available
Employment cost calculator
Available

The account version adds detailed contributions and additional benefits. Estimates are not a quote.

Mobile app
Available

Employee app; employer administration features may differ.

HR management software
Available

Included with EOR.

Expense management
Available

Employee workflow; applicable reimbursement rules, country eligibility and account access apply.

Add-ons
Checks, mobility & benefits
Background checks; Mobility support; Enhanced benefits

These services cost extra; availability, eligibility and prices depend on the country and selected service.

Contractor management & payments
Available

Contractor payment coverage differs from EOR employment coverage.

Contractor of Record (COR)
Available

Separate Contractor of Record agreement.

Payroll for your own company
Available

Payroll for employees of your own legal entity.

US PEO / co-employment · United States
Available

US co-employment; requires a US bank account and a separate PEO agreement.

Equipment ordering & delivery
Available

Equipment provided through Fleet; fees are additional.

Device repairs, returns & retrieval
Available

Ordering, delivery, returns and replacements through Fleet integration.

Background checks you can order
Available

Veremark screening for employees and contractors; local restrictions and optional charges apply.

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

In-house specialists and partners cover 50+ countries; location and case eligibility apply.

Equity & stock-option administration
Available

Remote Equity requires an eligible Delaware C-Corp and qualifying workers.

Market entry advice
Available

Separately quoted advice; not legal certification or individual tax-return filing. It does not include automatic entity formation.

Company setup & incorporation
Available

Some registrations involve third-party professionals.

Visa sponsorship support
Available

Available where Remote is an eligible sponsoring employer; the destination and employee must qualify.

HR advice
Available

Separately quoted consultations provide general information, not individual legal, financial or tax advice.

Option 39

Rise (RiseWorks)

  • Global EOR
  • Owned entities

Best For · Funding international payroll in dollars or stablecoins

Employer of Record

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

Ohio-based payroll and payments platform offering EOR through owned entities in the US, UK, Canada and other named markets.

Billing
Start with one employee
Support
24/7 support
Support
Live chat
Support
Named account contact
Pricing

Ask Rise (RiseWorks) for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms
Minimum employees
One employee

No minimum headcount or term is published; confirm in the contract.

Support
Support hours
24/7 support listed

Provider claim; response times are not published.

Account contact
Named account contact

Assignment of an account manager is not described in published terms.

Employee support
Employee support service

Scope of employee-facing support for EOR hires is not detailed.

Platform & integrations
Employment cost calculator
Available

Estimates only; the calculator lists a small set of countries.

Identity verification
Available

Provider-described onboarding step.

Electronic signatures
Available

In-platform signing described in help articles; signature technology not named.

Employee records & documents
Available

Basic records view; HR modules beyond records are not described.

Xero
Available

Accounting sync; confirm data scope and EOR payroll support.

QuickBooks
Available

Accounting sync; confirm data scope and EOR payroll support.

Slack
Available

Notifications only; not a support channel.

Add-ons
Supplementary health & benefits
Available

Benefits vary by country, plan and eligibility; costs are funded by the client.

Background checks you can order
Available

Listed for contractors; not stated for EOR hires.

Option 40

Safeguard Global

  • Corporate services
  • Owned entities

Best For · Combining EOR hires with payroll for existing entities

Employer of Record

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

Global payroll and employer of record services with one provider.

Support
Local HR or payroll specialists
Support
Employee support
Pricing

Ask Safeguard Global for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms

Ask Safeguard Global 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.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Employee support
Employee support service

Confirm which employee questions are covered, available languages and hours, response targets and escalation routes.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Platform & integrations
Employment cost calculator
Available

Provider tool output is an estimate; country assumptions and employee-specific costs require review.

HR management software
Available

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

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

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)

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)

Workforce reports
Available

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

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Contractor classification checks
Available

Confirm the assessment’s country coverage, inputs, review process and limitations. A tool result is not a legal determination of worker status.

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.

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.

HR advice
Available

Confirm the countries, questions and advisory hours covered, the escalation contact and any separate fee.

Payroll for your own company
Available

Global Pay supports client-employed staff; EOR is separate. Safeguard sold its enterprise payroll division in March 2025 and says international payroll continues through a Deel vendor agreement. Confirm the delivery parties and terms.

Supplementary health & benefits
Available

Sourcing, eligibility and cost vary by market and plan.

Option 41

Sb Accounting & Consulting

  • 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

Sofia-based accounting and payroll firm employing staff in Bulgaria for foreign companies as an EOR; also offers umbrella employment.

Support
Named account contact
Support
Local HR or payroll specialists
Support
Employee support
Pricing

Ask Sb Accounting & Consulting for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms

Ask Sb Accounting & Consulting for the payment schedule and contract terms.

Support
Account contact
Named account contact

Provider-published claim; confirm the contact for EOR clients.

Local support
HR or payroll specialists

Provider-published claim; office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm.

Employee support
Employee support service

Provider-published claim; staffed support follows office hours.

Platform & integrations
Employment cost calculator
Available

Estimates of statutory costs only; the page does not mention Sb's own fees.

Employee records & documents
Available

Provider-published feature list; check which modules are included for EOR clients.

Leave management
Available

Provider-published feature list; check which modules are included for EOR clients.

Workforce reports
Available

Provider-published feature list; report types are not detailed.

Electronic signatures
Available

Sb e-File is a separate product; check whether it is included for EOR clients.

Add-ons
Equipment ordering & delivery
Available

Listed as a possibility; terms and costs are not published.

Immigration & visa assistance
Available

Provider-published claim; fees and timelines are not published.

Visa sponsorship support
Available

Listed for individual professionals employed through the Umbrella service; confirm whether it applies to EOR hires.

Supplementary health & benefits
Available

Benefit types and providers are not named; confirm in the quote.

HR advice
Available

Offered as part of HR assistance and EOR scope; fees are not published.

Market entry advice
Available

Part of the company registration service; fees are not published.

Expat tax-return filing
Available

Offered under the global mobility service; confirm which personal tax returns are filed and any fees.

Option 42

Teamed

  • Owned entities

Best For · Moving EOR hires onto your own entity

Employer of Record

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

Teamed offers EOR, contractor services and operations for client-owned entities. Its current pricing distinguishes service fees from employment costs and upfront funding; its published owned-entity subset should be checked against the specific hiring country.

Pricing

Ask Teamed for a price for your hire.

Payment & terms

Ask Teamed for the payment schedule and contract terms.

Support

Ask Teamed for the support options included in your plan.

Platform & integrations
Leave management
Available

Provider-described capability. Confirm country-specific policy setup and included plan functions.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Expense management
Available

Provider-described capability; reimbursement rules and payroll treatment require confirmation.

Service: Employer of Record (EOR)

Add-ons

Ask Teamed for the services available for your hire.

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.