Scored impartially by Claude Opus 5.5 against the same seven public criteria used for every provider.
Verdict
Payoneer Workforce Management (incorporating Skuad) offers one of the most cost-effective EOR entry points in the market at $199/mo, backed by Payoneer's robust global payment rails. It is an ideal platform for budget-conscious organizations seeking transparent pricing and multi-currency payout flexibility across 160+ countries.
EOR services start at $199/mo per employee. Contractor management starts at $19/mo, and Agent of Record (AOR) starts at $99/mo. Backed by Payoneer's global payment network.
What is not included
FX markup: not published, ask in writing
Deposit: none reported
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: BambooHR, Gusto, Workday. Support model: dedicated account managers with 24x5 multi-channel support. Typical onboarding: 3 days.
Pros
Highly competitive EOR entry pricing starting at $199 per employee per month
Transparent pricing model with no hidden platform setup fees
Deep integration with Payoneer's multi-currency payout infrastructure supporting 70+ currencies
Cons
Relies on partner entity networks in certain secondary regions compared to pure-play direct owned entity models
Fewer advanced native equity administration features than enterprise giants like Deel
Pricing may scale higher depending on specific local statutory requirements and country selection
Best for
Startups and SMBs looking for budget-friendly EOR services starting from $199/mo
Companies already leveraging or integrated with Payoneer's cross-border payout ecosystem
Teams requiring flexible tiers spanning contractor management, AOR, and full EOR
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.