Of the 13 providers we score, 4 run an owned entity in Philippines and the rest work through a partner. Employer costs here run 14.5 per cent on top of gross salary, and statutory annual leave starts at 5 days. Ranking below is the country adjusted score: the overall score with the coverage criterion moved up for an owned entity and down for a partner.
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115countries covered
Deel covers more countries than most EOR providers and owns its own entities in over 100 of them. At USD 599 per employee per month, its EOR fee is in line with the other large platforms. It suits companies hiring both contractors and employees across several countries. Before signing, ask for the deposit amount, FX markup and any offboarding fees in writing.
90countries covered
Remote employs your staff through entities it owns in every EOR country it covers, and backs this with uncapped indemnity, so it ranks well on compliance. Contracts are less flexible: order forms run for 12 months and renew automatically unless you give 30 days’ notice. Put it on your shortlist if you want a single owned-entity provider and can commit for a year, and get the FX margin and renewal terms in writing before you sign.
90countries covered
Remote employs your staff through entities it owns in every EOR country it covers, and backs this with uncapped indemnity, so it ranks well on compliance. Contracts are less flexible: order forms run for 12 months and renew automatically unless you give 30 days’ notice. Put it on your shortlist if you want a single owned-entity provider and can commit for a year, and get the FX margin and renewal terms in writing before you sign.
115countries covered
Deel covers more countries than most EOR providers and owns its own entities in over 100 of them. At USD 599 per employee per month, its EOR fee is in line with the other large platforms. It suits companies hiring both contractors and employees across several countries. Before signing, ask for the deposit amount, FX markup and any offboarding fees in writing.
156countries covered
G-P scores exceptionally well on compliance certainty and depth of infrastructure, though it commands a premium price and a slower sales-led onboarding cycle. Consider adding it to your shortlist when you are an enterprise organization prioritizing risk mitigation in heavily regulated jurisdictions, and make sure to request a full breakdown of setup fees and country activation costs before signing.
116countries covered
Oyster is ideal for remote teams wanting monthly flexibility and strong HRIS integrations. Despite higher pricing and variable regional support, its transparent terms and solid compliance make it an efficient global hiring choice
157countries covered
Pebl scores strongly on global coverage and immigration support, though total monthly costs can rise quickly when factoring in specialized add-ons. Consider adding it to your shortlist when your international expansion relies heavily on work visas and relocation, and ensure you request an itemized breakdown of all potential add-on fees before committing.
193countries covered
Multiplier stands out as a strong global EOR choice for businesses looking for flat-fee pricing across 150+ countries without the burden of security deposits. Its solid platform capabilities, equity support, and lack of offboarding fees make it highly competitive, though buyers should verify entity ownership models for specific target countries and check FX conversion rates.
175countries covered
Playroll delivers a compelling combination of flat-rate pricing and expansive 180+ country coverage, making it an attractive EOR option for growing businesses. Its dual-sided dedicated support model and strong compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001) reduce administrative overhead, though buyers should verify entity ownership versus partner coverage in specific target expansion markets.
147countries covered
Atlas HXM distinguishes itself through its fully direct EOR model, utilizing owned legal entities across 160+ countries rather than third-party aggregators. While its entry price sits at the higher end of the market, it delivers superior compliance control and strong global mobility capabilities, making it a solid choice for risk-averse enterprise buyers.
125countries covered
Remofirst stands out as one of the most cost-effective global EOR options available, combining a highly competitive $199 base price with coverage across 180+ countries. It offers essential enterprise security and compliance standards, making it ideal for budget-conscious organizations, though buyers should verify local entity setups for niche hiring jurisdictions.
180countries covered
Papaya Global excels as a payroll-first enterprise EOR solution, combining automated compliance validation with a competitive starting rate of $499 per employee per month. Its strong technical capabilities and lack of security deposits make it ideal for scaling organizations, though buyers should verify underlying entity models per country and account for FX conversion margins.
92countries covered
Rippling is the premier workforce platform for organizations looking to unify global EOR hiring across 185+ countries with native IT management and HRIS. Its $499 starting EOR rate combined with unmatched workflow automation makes it exceptionally powerful, though buyers should budget for modular platform add-ons.
162countries covered
Safeguard Global operates as an enterprise-grade workforce partner, uniquely bridging global EOR across 187+ countries with managed payroll for existing entities. While its $650 base price sits higher than tech-first challengers, its GIA data intelligence platform and deep compliance pedigree make it an ideal fit for larger organizations managing complex, multi-model global teams.
1countries covered
Veridian Global is a regional specialist, so it only makes a shortlist when every hire sits in that core market. In that case its owned entity and local support model are the reasons to consider it, and its lack of published security certifications is the first thing to probe.