Australia verdict (TL;DR)
Verified 2026-05-24Australia is one of the most compliance-heavy EOR jurisdictions in APAC. The Fair Work Act, modern awards, 12% Superannuation Guarantee (from 1 July 2025), STP Phase 2 reporting, and the Independent Contractor Act make worker misclassification an expensive ATO and Fair Work Ombudsman risk. Deel and Remote dominate Australian outbound (Australian companies hiring abroad) and inbound (foreign companies hiring Australians); Employment Hero EOR is the Australian-built local champion and the textbook Australian-domestic choice. Multiplier is strong in the India-Australia corridor. Rippling EOR works well where the customer is already on Rippling HRIS. ABN registration and PAYG withholding are the non-negotiable basics.
Picks for Australia
- Foreign company hiring its first Australian employees (no AU entity): deel-eor Strongest Australian EOR delivery among global vendors. Sydney legal entity, native Fair Work, STP Phase 2, Superannuation Guarantee at 12%. Fast onboarding (typically under 5 days). Transparent EOR fee.
- Foreign company wanting brand-name EOR with Australian operations: remote Remote Australia has a registered local entity, deep Fair Work compliance, and strong Australian payroll execution. Best for foreign-headquartered firms wanting transparent fixed fees.
- Rippling HRIS customer hiring across multiple countries including Australia: rippling-eor Native integration with Rippling HRIS. Single employee record across HRIS + EOR. Best when the customer is already a Rippling shop and Australia is one of several EOR jurisdictions.
- Indian-headquartered firm hiring Australians (India-Australia corridor): multiplier Indian-built, strong India-AU corridor, INR-AUD invoicing convenient for Indian payor. Native Australian compliance plus India-side billing.
- Australian company hiring its first remote employees in EU or UK: oyster Strong EU and UK EOR coverage. Useful when an Australian company expands hiring into Europe.
- Large Australian enterprise wanting white-glove global EOR: velocity-global Enterprise EOR with named account team, strong for Australian enterprises (Telstra, Macquarie-tier) expanding into 10+ countries with managed delivery.
How the employer of record (eor) software market looks in Australia
Australia is a high-priced, high-compliance EOR market. The Fair Work Act 2009 provides comprehensive employee protections, the modern awards system creates 122 industry and occupation-specific minimum standards, and Superannuation Guarantee compliance (12% from 1 July 2025) is enforced by both the ATO (super shortfall charge) and Fair Work Ombudsman. Misclassifying an Australian employee as a contractor triggers ATO PAYG, super, and Fair Work back-pay liability that compounds quickly.
Inbound EOR (foreign companies hiring Australians without an Australian entity) is the dominant buying motion. Deel and Remote dominate the Sydney and Melbourne tech corridors as the default first-employee-in-Australia choices for US, UK, and EU buyers. Employment Hero EOR (Sydney) is the Australian-built local champion; it is the textbook choice for Australian-domestic buyers and is also competitive in the inbound use case via its newer global EOR offering.
Outbound EOR (Australian companies hiring overseas) is growing as Australian tech firms (Canva, Atlassian, SafetyCulture) scale internationally. Oyster, Remote, and Deel handle outbound well. For the India-Australia corridor, Multiplier (Indian-built with strong AU compliance) is the lower-friction choice for Indian-headquartered firms hiring Australians or vice versa. ABN registration, PAYG withholding, monthly Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 reporting, and quarterly Superannuation Guarantee payments to APRA-regulated super funds form the non-negotiable Australian payroll backbone.
Fair Work Act 2009 governs employment terms; National Employment Standards set 10 minimum entitlements (38-hour week, 4 weeks annual leave, 10 days personal/carers leave, etc.). 122 modern awards apply industry- and occupation-specific minimums. Superannuation Guarantee is 12% of ordinary time earnings from 1 July 2025, paid quarterly to an APRA-regulated fund (employee can nominate via Standard Choice Form). Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 requires reporting employee category, tax treatment code, and disaggregated payment types at each pay event. PAYG withholding via TFN declaration. Independent Contractor Act 2006 plus ATO PSI rules limit contractor classification; misclassification triggers super back-pay (compounded with super shortfall charge), PAYG, and Fair Work penalties. ABN registration is mandatory before billing. Modern Slavery Act 2018 supply-chain disclosure for entities A$100M+. WGEA reporting for 100+ employers. Privacy Act 1988 and APP apply to employee data; OAIC enforces; Notifiable Data Breaches scheme is mandatory. Long Service Leave varies by state (e.g. NSW 2 months after 10 years). Casual loading typically 25%. Redundancy pay under NES from 1 year service. Workers compensation is state-based (WorkCover NSW, WorkSafe Vic, etc.) and is the EOR's responsibility.
Quick comparison, ranked for Australia
| Product | Best for | Starts at | 10-emp/mo* | Pricing | G2 | Geo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Deel | Global hiring at any scale | $599 | $599 | 4.6 | Global; 150+ country coverage | |
| 2 Remote | Tier-1 country global hiring | $699 | $699 | 4.6 | Global; 80+ country coverage; strongest in US, EU, UK, AU | |
| 3 Rippling EOR | Rippling-anchored SMBs | Quote | - | 4.6 | Global; ~50 country coverage; strongest in US/EU/UK/AU | |
| 7 Multiplier | Mid-market | $400 | $400 | 4.6 | Global; 150+ country coverage; strongest in APAC, US, EU | |
| 4 Oyster HR | B-Corp / ESG-focused SMB | $29 | $29 | 4.5 | Global; 180+ country coverage | |
| 5 Velocity Global | Large enterprises | Quote | - | 4.5 | Global; 185+ country coverage | |
| 6 Globalization Partners (G-P) | Risk-averse enterprises | Quote | - | 4.5 | Global; 187+ country coverage | |
| 8 Papaya Global | Enterprises consolidating payroll + EOR | Quote | - | 4.5 | Global; 160+ country coverage | |
| 9 Skuad | APAC-anchored mid-market | $199 | $199 | 4.6 | Global; 160+ country coverage; strongest in APAC | |
| 10 Lano | European mid-market | $449 | $449 | 4.5 | Global; 170+ country coverage; strongest in EU, UK |
*10-employee monthly cost = base fee + (per-employee × 10) using the lowest published tier. For opaque-pricing vendors, no value is shown.
What buyers in Australia actually pay
Median annual deal size by employee band, in AUD. Crowdsourced from anonymized buyer disclosures.
| Product | Employee band | Median annual (AUD) | Sample | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deel | Single Australian employee | A$10,800 | 187 | A$900/month EOR fee + AU statutory costs; pass-through super, leave, payroll tax |
| Deel | 5-25 Australian employees | A$54,000 | 92 | A$750-A$900/employee/month at volume; AUD |
| Remote | Single Australian employee | A$11,400 | 124 | A$950/month flat EOR fee + AU statutory; AUD |
| Rippling EOR | 5-25 Australian employees | A$57,000 | 41 | A$850-A$950/employee/month + Rippling HRIS base; AUD |
| Multiplier | Single Australian employee | A$10,200 | 56 | A$850/month EOR fee; competitive on India-AU corridor |
| Oyster HR | Single Australian employee | A$11,400 | 38 | A$950/month; AUD via Oyster AU partner |
| Velocity Global | 10-50 Australian employees | A$180,000 | 14 | Custom enterprise; A$1,200-A$1,400/employee/month with named account team |
| Papaya Global | Single Australian employee | A$9,600 | 22 | A$800/month EOR fee; AUD via partner |
Australia-built or Australia-strong vendors worth knowing
Not yet ranked in our global top 10, but credible options for Australia buyers and worth a shortlist.
Employment Hero EOR
Visit ↗Sydney-built. The Australian-built EOR with native Fair Work, modern award, Superannuation Guarantee, STP Phase 2, and VEVO compliance defaults. Best for Australian-domestic buyers and inbound buyers wanting an Australian-headquartered EOR provider. Part of the broader Employment Hero HRIS + payroll suite.
CXC Global
Visit ↗Sydney-headquartered global contractor and EOR provider founded in 1992. Strong in Australian resources, energy, mining, professional services workforce. Pre-dates the Deel-era EOR market; deep ATO and Fair Work ops.
Atlas (formerly Elements Global Services)
Visit ↗Direct EOR with Australian entity. Used at Australian mid-market and enterprise expanding to 100+ countries. Subscription-priced rather than per-employee-only.
PayrollHero
Visit ↗Singapore-built but with established Australian operations. Strong for SEA-Australia corridor hiring. Australian Fair Work and STP Phase 2 supported.
Global picks that don't fit here
- LanoLano's Australian footprint is limited. For inbound Australian hiring, Deel, Remote, Employment Hero EOR, or Multiplier are stronger choices with established AU entities and operations.
- SkuadSkuad has Australian EOR capability via partners but the delivery is thinner than Deel, Remote, or Employment Hero EOR. Better fit for non-Australia primary markets.
All 10, ranked for Australia
Same intelligence as the global ranking, vendor trust, review patterns, verified pricing, compliance, reordered for the Australia market.
Deel
EOR market leader with 150+ country coverage and aggressive product velocity.
Deel is the EOR market leader, founded 2018, last valued at $12B+ (2024 secondary). The product covers 150+ countries with owned local entities in most major markets. Strengths: broadest country coverage, fastest product velocity, integrated suite (Deel HR, Deel Payroll, Deel Engage, Deel IT). Trade-offs: pricing has crept up ($599/employee/month standard, with add-on fees for advanced features), the 2025 Rippling lawsuit created brand drag (Rippling alleged Deel paid an employee for trade secrets, Deel denied), and customer support quality has declined as the company scaled.
Companies (10-10,000+ employees) hiring globally, especially in non-Tier-1 countries, wanting broadest coverage and fastest product velocity.
Buyers prioritizing flat-rate pricing transparency (Remote better), Rippling HRIS-anchored shops (Rippling EOR native fit), or B-Corp/ESG-focused (Oyster better fit).
Strengths
- Broadest country coverage (150+)
- Owned local entities in most major markets
- Fastest product velocity in category
- Integrated suite (HR, Payroll, Engage, IT)
- Strong contractor management bundled
- Mature integration ecosystem (200+)
Weaknesses
- Pricing crept up to $599/employee/month standard
- Add-on fees for advanced features
- 2025 Rippling lawsuit created brand drag
- Customer support quality declined as company scaled
- Contract amendment process slower than Remote
Pricing tiers
public- EORPer employee; standard tier$599 /mo
- EOR ProAdds advanced compliance, immigration supportQuote
- Contractor ManagementPer contractor; not EOR$49 /mo
- Deel HRFree for global teams$0+$0 /mo +/emp
- · Setup fees on some countries
- · Add-on fees for benefits administration in some countries
- · Annual price increases of 6-10%
- · Currency conversion fees
Key features
- +EOR in 150+ countries
- +Owned local entities
- +Integrated payroll
- +Benefits administration
- +Visa and immigration support
- +Deel HR (free)
- +Deel Engage (performance + comp)
- +Deel IT (device + access)
Remote
Strongest Deel alternative with transparent flat-rate pricing and IP/data protection.
Remote is the strongest Deel alternative, founded 2019, last valued at $3B+ (2022). The product covers 80+ countries with owned local entities in most major markets. Strengths: transparent flat-rate pricing ($699/employee/month all-in, no add-on fees), strongest IP/data protection commitments in category, and clean modern UX. Best fit for buyers prioritizing pricing transparency and IP protection over Deel's broadest country coverage. Trade-offs: country coverage smaller than Deel (80 vs 150), product velocity strong but slower than Deel, and Support response times vary.
Companies (10-5,000 employees) hiring in Tier-1 countries (US, UK, EU, AU, Canada, Singapore) prioritizing pricing transparency and IP/data protection.
Buyers needing Tier-2/Tier-3 country coverage (Deel better), Rippling HRIS-anchored shops (Rippling EOR native), or value-driven mid-market (Multiplier cheaper).
Strengths
- Transparent flat-rate pricing ($699/employee/month all-in)
- Strongest IP/data protection commitments
- Owned local entities in most major markets
- Clean modern UX
- Mature contract generation
- Free contractor management tier
Weaknesses
- Country coverage smaller than Deel (80 vs 150)
- Product velocity slower than Deel
- Support is hit-or-miss
- Less aggressive on integrated suite (HR/Engage)
- Higher base price than mid-market alternatives
Pricing tiers
public- EORPer employee; flat all-inclusive$699 /mo
- Contractor ManagementFree; pay only for the contractor invoice$0+$0 /mo +/emp
- Global PayrollFor your own entitiesQuote
- · Annual billing for discount
- · Some country-specific deposits required
Key features
- +EOR in 80+ countries
- +Owned local entities
- +Flat-rate pricing (no add-ons)
- +IP/data protection commitments
- +Free contractor management
- +Benefits administration
- +Visa and immigration support
- +120+ integrations
Rippling EOR
Default for SMBs already on Rippling HRIS, unified employee lifecycle.
Rippling EOR is the EOR module bundled with Rippling HRIS (covered separately in our Top 10 HRIS ranking) and Rippling Payroll (in our Top 10 Payroll Software ranking). The product's primary advantage: unified employee lifecycle (HRIS + identity + payroll + EOR + IT in one platform), making it the default for Rippling-committed SMBs (50-2,000 employees). Trade-offs: country coverage smaller than Deel/Remote (~50 countries), outside the Rippling ecosystem the product is significantly less compelling, and the 2025 Deel lawsuit created bilateral brand impact.
SMBs (50-2,000 employees) already on Rippling HRIS wanting unified employee + EOR + payroll + IT lifecycle in one platform.
Non-Rippling organizations (Deel/Remote better), enterprises (Velocity Global / G-P better), or buyers needing Tier-2/Tier-3 country coverage (Deel better).
Strengths
- Unified employee lifecycle with Rippling HRIS
- Default for Rippling-committed SMBs
- Native HRIS, payroll, IT integration
- Modern UX
- Works for 50-2,000 employee Rippling shops
- Series F backed; product velocity strong
Weaknesses
- Country coverage smaller (~50)
- Outside Rippling ecosystem less compelling
- 2025 Deel lawsuit brand impact
- Standalone use case rare
- Support depends on tier
Pricing tiers
opaque- Rippling EOR~$500-$650/employee/month typicalQuote
- Bundled with Rippling HRIS + PayrollCustom; unified billingQuote
- · Bundled with Rippling HRIS subscription
- · Per-product pricing within Rippling
Key features
- +EOR in ~50 countries
- +Native Rippling HRIS integration
- +Unified employee lifecycle
- +Native Rippling payroll integration
- +Native Rippling IT (device + access)
- +Mobile apps
Multiplier
Aggressive mid-market pricing at $400/employee/month.
Multiplier is the mid-market value EOR, founded 2020 in Singapore. Acquired by Tipalti in 2024. The product covers 150+ countries with mix of owned and partner entities. Strengths: aggressive mid-market pricing ($400/employee/month, meaningfully cheaper than Deel/Remote), fast onboarding, and strong APAC presence. Best fit for 50-500 employee mid-market companies wanting affordable EOR. Trade-offs: post-Tipalti acquisition direction unclear, partner-network reliance for some countries (vs Deel/Remote owned), and Support is hit-or-miss.
Mid-market companies (50-500 employees) wanting affordable EOR at $400/employee/month, especially APAC-focused buyers.
Enterprises (Velocity Global / G-P better), risk-averse buyers needing owned-entity coverage in all countries, or buyers wanting Deel-class product velocity.
Strengths
- Aggressive mid-market pricing ($400/employee/month)
- Fast onboarding (under 48 hours)
- Strong APAC presence (Singapore-built)
- 150+ country coverage
- Mid-market sweet spot
Weaknesses
- Post-Tipalti acquisition direction unclear
- Partner-network reliance for some countries
- Uneven support quality
- Product velocity uncertain post-acquisition
- Enterprise compliance less mature
Pricing tiers
public- EORPer employee; standard EOR$400 /mo
- ContractorPer contractor; not EOR$40 /mo
- EnterpriseVolume discounts at scaleQuote
- · Annual billing for discount
- · Some country-specific deposits
Key features
- +EOR in 150+ countries
- +Fast onboarding
- +Mixed owned + partner entities
- +Benefits administration
- +Visa support
- +Mobile apps
- +60+ integrations
Oyster HR
B-Corp certified EOR for ESG and purpose-driven companies.
Oyster HR is the B-Corp certified EOR, founded 2020. The product covers 180+ countries with a mix of owned entities and partner network. Strengths: B-Corp certification (the only major EOR with this), strong ESG/sustainability messaging, transparent pricing ($499-$699/employee/month). Best fit for purpose-driven companies and B-Corps wanting EOR aligned with their values. Trade-offs: layoffs in 2023 created customer concern, product velocity has slowed since 2024, and partner-network reliance for some countries (vs Deel/Remote owned entities).
B-Corp certified companies, ESG-focused organizations, and purpose-driven SMBs (10-500 employees) wanting EOR aligned with sustainability values.
Buyers prioritizing fastest product velocity (Deel better), enterprises (Velocity Global / G-P better), or mid-market wanting lower TCO (Multiplier cheaper).
Strengths
- B-Corp certified (only major EOR)
- Strong ESG/sustainability positioning
- 180+ country coverage
- Transparent pricing ($499-$699/employee/month)
- Built for purpose-driven companies
Weaknesses
- Layoffs in 2023 created customer concern
- Product velocity slowed since 2024
- Partner-network reliance for some countries
- Customer support quality declined post-layoffs
- Innovation pace below Deel/Remote
Pricing tiers
public- ContractorPer contractor; not EOR$29 /mo
- EOR EmployeePer employee; standard EOR$499 /mo
- Custom PlanVolume discounts at scaleQuote
- · Annual billing for discount
- · Some country-specific add-on fees
Key features
- +EOR in 180+ countries
- +B-Corp certified
- +Mixed owned + partner entity model
- +Benefits administration
- +Visa support
- +Mobile apps
- +60+ integrations
Velocity Global
Enterprise EOR + global payroll + immigration for 1,000+ employee enterprises.
Velocity Global is the enterprise EOR + global payroll + immigration platform, founded 2014. The product covers 185+ countries and serves 4,000+ enterprise customers. Strengths: deep enterprise feature set (immigration, contractor + EOR + payroll bundled), global payroll for owned entities, and proven enterprise scale. Best fit for 1,000+ employee enterprises wanting consolidated global workforce platform. Trade-offs: pricing meaningful (call-for-quote with reported costs $700-$1,200/employee/month), UX dated vs Deel/Remote, and product velocity slower than challengers.
Large enterprises (1,000-50,000 employees) wanting consolidated EOR + global payroll + immigration with proven enterprise scale.
SMBs (Deel/Remote/Rippling EOR cheaper), buyers prioritizing modern UX (Deel/Remote better), or mid-market with tight budgets.
Strengths
- Enterprise EOR + global payroll + immigration bundled
- 185+ country coverage
- 4,000+ enterprise customers
- Deep enterprise compliance
- Mature integration ecosystem (200+)
- Made for 1,000+ employee enterprises
Weaknesses
- Pricing meaningful ($700-$1,200/employee/month)
- UX dated vs Deel/Remote
- Product velocity slower than challengers
- Support inconsistency reported
- Innovation pace below modern EORs
Pricing tiers
opaque- Global EOR~$700-$900/employee/month typicalQuote
- Global EOR + Payroll$900-$1,200/employee/monthQuote
- Enterprise CustomCustom; volume discounts at scaleQuote
- · Implementation fees ($25K-$200K)
- · Annual price increases of 6-10%
- · Country-specific deposits
Key features
- +EOR in 185+ countries
- +Global payroll for owned entities
- +Immigration support
- +Contractor management
- +Enterprise compliance
- +200+ integrations
- +Mobile apps
Globalization Partners (G-P)
EOR category creator with deepest enterprise compliance.
Globalization Partners (G-P) is the EOR category creator, founded 2012 by Nicole Sahin. The product covers 187+ countries with owned local entities, the most mature in the category. Strengths: deepest enterprise compliance depth, highest country coverage with owned entities, and 13-year track record. Best fit for risk-averse enterprises (1,000+ employees) wanting maximum compliance assurance. Trade-offs: pricing among the highest in category ($700-$1,500/employee/month), UX dated vs modern EORs, and product velocity slower than Deel/Remote.
Risk-averse enterprises (1,000-100,000 employees) prioritizing maximum compliance assurance, owned-entity coverage, and 13-year track record.
SMBs and mid-market (Deel/Remote/Rippling EOR cheaper and faster), buyers prioritizing modern UX, or budget-conscious enterprises.
Strengths
- EOR category creator (2012)
- 187+ countries with owned local entities
- Deepest enterprise compliance depth
- 13-year track record
- Right call for risk-averse enterprises
- Mature G-P Meridian platform
Weaknesses
- Pricing among the highest ($700-$1,500/employee/month)
- UX dated vs modern EORs
- Product velocity slower than Deel/Remote
- Support response times vary
- Innovation pace below challengers
Pricing tiers
opaque- EOR Standard~$700-$1,000/employee/month typicalQuote
- EOR Premium$1,000-$1,500/employee/monthQuote
- Enterprise CustomCustom; volume discounts at scaleQuote
- · Implementation fees ($25K-$300K)
- · Annual price increases of 6-10%
- · Country-specific deposits
Key features
- +EOR in 187+ countries with owned entities
- +G-P Meridian platform
- +Enterprise compliance depth
- +Visa and immigration support
- +Mature integration ecosystem (150+)
- +Mobile apps
Papaya Global
Global payroll + workforce management + EOR consolidation.
Papaya Global combines global payroll, workforce management, and EOR into one platform. Founded 2016, last valued $3.7B (2022). The product covers 160+ countries. Strengths: bundled global payroll + EOR + workforce management, strong fit for enterprises consolidating payroll and EOR, and proven international payroll execution. Trade-offs: pricing meaningful at scale, UX has been described as complex, and product velocity has slowed in 2024-2025.
Enterprises (500-10,000 employees) wanting consolidated global payroll + EOR + workforce management instead of stitching tools.
SMBs (Deel/Remote/Rippling EOR cheaper), buyers prioritizing modern UX (Deel/Remote better), or price-sensitive mid-market.
Strengths
- Global payroll + EOR + workforce management bundled
- Fits payroll-EOR consolidation
- 160+ country coverage
- Proven international payroll execution
- Series D backed
Weaknesses
- Pricing meaningful at scale
- UX complex per user reports
- Product velocity slowed 2024-2025
- Support inconsistency reported
- Per-module pricing creates surprise costs
Pricing tiers
opaque- EOR~$650-$900/employee/month typicalQuote
- Global PayrollPer employee for owned entitiesQuote
- Bundled SuiteCustom; volume discountsQuote
- · Per-module pricing
- · Implementation fees
- · Annual price increases
Key features
- +EOR in 160+ countries
- +Global payroll
- +Workforce management
- +Benefits administration
- +Visa support
- +Mobile apps
- +120+ integrations
Skuad
Singapore-built EOR with strong APAC country coverage.
Skuad is the Singapore-built EOR platform, founded 2019. The product covers 160+ countries with strong APAC presence. Strengths: strong APAC country coverage, affordable mid-market pricing ($199-$399/employee/month), and modern UX. Best fit for APAC-anchored buyers and mid-market companies wanting affordable EOR. Trade-offs: country coverage in Tier-2 markets variable (some countries via partner network), Support response times vary, and brand recognition lower outside APAC.
APAC-anchored mid-market companies (50-500 employees) wanting affordable EOR with strong APAC country coverage.
Enterprise buyers (Velocity Global / G-P better), buyers needing Tier-1 owned-entity coverage globally (Deel/Remote better), or US-only-anchored hiring.
Strengths
- Strong APAC country coverage
- Affordable mid-market pricing ($199-$399/employee/month)
- Modern UX
- Singapore-built; strong fit for APAC buyers
- Series A backed
Weaknesses
- Country coverage in Tier-2 markets variable
- Some countries via partner network
- Support is hit-or-miss
- Brand recognition lower outside APAC
- Smaller integration ecosystem (~60)
Pricing tiers
public- EOR StandardPer employee; basic EOR$199 /mo
- EOR ProPer employee; advanced features$399 /mo
- EnterpriseCustom; volume discountsQuote
- · Annual billing for discount
- · Some country-specific deposits
Key features
- +EOR in 160+ countries
- +Strong APAC coverage
- +Modern UX
- +Benefits administration
- +Visa support
- +Mobile apps
- +60+ integrations
Lano
European-built EOR with GDPR-native compliance.
Lano is the European-built EOR, founded 2018 in Berlin. The product covers 170+ countries with mix of owned and partner entities. Strengths: GDPR-native compliance, strong EU country coverage, and German engineering. Best fit for European mid-market companies (50-500 employees). Trade-offs: country coverage in Asia and Latin America via partner network, brand recognition lower in North America, and product velocity slower than Deel.
European mid-market companies (50-500 employees) wanting GDPR-native EOR with strong EU country coverage.
US-only buyers (Deel/Remote/Rippling better), enterprises (Velocity Global / G-P better), or buyers needing owned-entity coverage globally.
Strengths
- GDPR-native compliance
- Strong EU country coverage
- 170+ country coverage
- European-built (Germany)
- Founder-led
- Mid-market sweet spot
Weaknesses
- Asia/Latin America coverage via partner network
- Brand recognition lower in North America
- Product velocity slower than Deel
- Uneven support quality
- Smaller integration ecosystem (~70)
Pricing tiers
public- EORPer employee; standard EOR$449 /mo
- Global PayrollFor your own entitiesQuote
- EnterpriseVolume discountsQuote
- · Annual billing for discount
- · Some country-specific deposits
Key features
- +EOR in 170+ countries
- +GDPR-native compliance
- +Mixed owned + partner entities
- +Global payroll
- +Benefits administration
- +Mobile apps
- +70+ integrations
Frequently asked questions
The questions buyers actually ask before they sign.
Deel vs Employment Hero EOR for hiring our first Australian employee?
How much does an Australian EOR really cost in total?
Can we use contractors instead of EOR for Australian workers?
How does the Closing Loopholes Act affect EOR engagements?
Deel vs Remote, which one?
Why use an EOR instead of opening a local entity?
How much should I budget for EOR?
How long does EOR onboarding take?
What about the Rippling vs Deel lawsuit?
Should the EOR own the local entity or use partners?
How does this overlap with HRIS and payroll?
Can my EOR employee become an entity employee later?
Final word
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Last updated 2026-05-24. Local pricing reverified quarterly. Found something inaccurate? Tell us.