Scored impartially by Claude Opus 5.5 against the same seven public criteria used for every provider.
Verdict
People2.0 is a global leader in Employer of Record (EOR) and Agent of Record (AOR) infrastructure, uniquely focused on enabling staffing agencies, recruiters, and enterprise talent procurement teams. With over two decades of experience, owned legal entity infrastructure across major markets, and deep contingent worker compliance, People2.0 is the premier backend partner for scaling international talent operations.
monthly invoicing per worker, custom quote based on engagement structure and volume
Pricing is custom-quoted based on worker classification, regional jurisdiction, and volume. Baseline EOR services typically start around $499/mo per employee. Dedicated Agent of Record (AOR) contractor management and back-office solutions for staffing agencies and recruiters are custom-scoped.
What is not included
FX markup: not published, ask in writing
Deposit: required, confirm the amount
Off-boarding fee: none reported
Minimum term: no minimum term reported
Employer contributions and statutory benefits, which sit on top of salary
Capabilities
Contractors
Yes
Visa support
Yes
Equity support
Not reported
Local benefits
Yes
IP assignment
Yes
SOC 2
Yes
ISO 27001
Yes
GDPR posture
Yes
Dedicated manager
Yes
Integrations: Dayforce, Bullhorn, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors. Support model: dedicated account management team backed by localized in-country HR, legal, and tax advisors. Typical onboarding: 5 days.
Pros
Purpose-built for the talent acquisition ecosystem (recruitment, MSP, VMS, and staffing agencies)
Extensive direct owned legal entities across key global markets built over 20+ years of operational history
Comprehensive coverage combining EOR, AOR (contractor classification), global mobility, and back-office payroll management
Cons
Custom quote-based enterprise pricing model lacks instant self-serve online checkout
Platform user experience is focused on agency back-office enablement rather than a modern startup HR tool
Offboarding terms and deposit requirements vary by jurisdiction and require manual quote consultation
Best for
Staffing agencies, recruitment firms, and talent procurement intermediaries looking for white-label EOR and AOR infrastructure
Enterprise organizations with large, complex contingent workforces and blended global employment models
Companies expanding across international markets requiring dedicated owned-entity compliance and risk mitigation
Entity model by country
Country-specific entity ownership data is not available. Confirm the legal employer before signing.
Remote employs your staff through entities it owns in every country where it offers EOR, and its terms leave indemnities for EOR services uncapped, so it ranks well on compliance. The cost is a list fee of USD 699 per employee per month, and the margin in its monthly FX rate is not published. Standard terms can be cancelled on 30 days' notice, but an order form with a minimum contract value commits you for its full term and renews at a higher price. Shortlist it if owned entities in every country matter most to you, and get the FX margin and any order form terms in writing before you sign.
Deel says it owns entities in more than 130 countries, which puts it among the largest owned networks of any EOR provider. Its published EOR fee of USD 599 per employee per month is in line with the other large platforms, and contracts run month to month. It suits companies hiring both contractors and employees across several countries. Before signing, get the deposit amount and FX markup in writing, confirm that no offboarding fee applies, and check which of your countries run through a partner rather than a Deel entity.