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Australia edition · 10 products ranked · Verified 2026-05-24

Top 10 Employer of Record Services in Australia for 2026

Independent Australia EOR ranking, AUD pricing, Fair Work Act compliance, 12% Superannuation Guarantee fit, and STP Phase 2 payroll reality.

Australia verdict (TL;DR)

Verified 2026-05-24

Australia 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.
Market context

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.

Compliance & local rules

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.

At a glance

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.

Verified local pricing

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
Local challengers

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

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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

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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)

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Direct EOR with Australian entity. Used at Australian mid-market and enterprise expanding to 100+ countries. Subscription-priced rather than per-employee-only.

PayrollHero

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Singapore-built but with established Australian operations. Strong for SEA-Australia corridor hiring. Australian Fair Work and STP Phase 2 supported.

Excluded for Australia

Global picks that don't fit here

  • Lano
    Lano'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.
  • Skuad
    Skuad 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.
The Australia ranking

All 10, ranked for Australia

Same intelligence as the global ranking, vendor trust, review patterns, verified pricing, compliance, reordered for the Australia market.

#1

Deel

EOR market leader with 150+ country coverage and aggressive product velocity.

Founded 2018 · San Francisco, CA · private · 10–50,000+ employees
G2 4.6 (4,280)
Capterra 4.7
From $599 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit Deel

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.

Best for

Companies (10-10,000+ employees) hiring globally, especially in non-Tier-1 countries, wanting broadest coverage and fastest product velocity.

Worst for

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

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  • EOR
    Per employee; standard tier
    $599 /mo
  • EOR Pro
    Adds advanced compliance, immigration support
    Quote
  • Contractor Management
    Per contractor; not EOR
    $49 /mo
  • Deel HR
    Free for global teams
    $0+$0 /mo +/emp
Watch for
  • · 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)
200+ integrations
Workday HCMBambooHRRipplingNetSuiteQuickBooksSlack
Geography
Global; 150+ country coverage
#2

Remote

Strongest Deel alternative with transparent flat-rate pricing and IP/data protection.

Founded 2019 · San Francisco, CA · private · 10–10,000 employees
G2 4.6 (1,880)
Capterra 4.7
From $699 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit Remote

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.

Best for

Companies (10-5,000 employees) hiring in Tier-1 countries (US, UK, EU, AU, Canada, Singapore) prioritizing pricing transparency and IP/data protection.

Worst for

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

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  • EOR
    Per employee; flat all-inclusive
    $699 /mo
  • Contractor Management
    Free; pay only for the contractor invoice
    $0+$0 /mo +/emp
  • Global Payroll
    For your own entities
    Quote
Watch for
  • · 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
120+ integrations
Workday HCMBambooHRGreenhouseNetSuiteQuickBooksSlack
Geography
Global; 80+ country coverage; strongest in US, EU, UK, AU
#3

Rippling EOR

Default for SMBs already on Rippling HRIS, unified employee lifecycle.

Founded 2016 · San Francisco, CA · private · 50–2,000 employees
G2 4.6 (880)
Capterra 4.7
Custom quote
○ Sales call required
Visit Rippling EOR

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.

Best for

SMBs (50-2,000 employees) already on Rippling HRIS wanting unified employee + EOR + payroll + IT lifecycle in one platform.

Worst for

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

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  • Rippling EOR
    ~$500-$650/employee/month typical
    Quote
  • Bundled with Rippling HRIS + Payroll
    Custom; unified billing
    Quote
Watch for
  • · 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
600+ integrations
Rippling HRISRippling PayrollRippling ITSalesforceMicrosoft 365Slack
Geography
Global; ~50 country coverage; strongest in US/EU/UK/AU
#7

Multiplier

Aggressive mid-market pricing at $400/employee/month.

Founded 2020 · Singapore · private · 50–500 employees
G2 4.6 (380)
Capterra 4.6
From $400 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit Multiplier

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.

Best for

Mid-market companies (50-500 employees) wanting affordable EOR at $400/employee/month, especially APAC-focused buyers.

Worst for

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

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  • EOR
    Per employee; standard EOR
    $400 /mo
  • Contractor
    Per contractor; not EOR
    $40 /mo
  • Enterprise
    Volume discounts at scale
    Quote
Watch for
  • · 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
60+ integrations
BambooHRWorkday HCMGreenhouseNetSuiteSlack
Geography
Global; 150+ country coverage; strongest in APAC, US, EU
#4

Oyster HR

B-Corp certified EOR for ESG and purpose-driven companies.

Founded 2020 · Charlotte, NC · private · 10–500 employees
G2 4.5 (580)
Capterra 4.4
From $29 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit Oyster HR

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).

Best for

B-Corp certified companies, ESG-focused organizations, and purpose-driven SMBs (10-500 employees) wanting EOR aligned with sustainability values.

Worst for

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

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  • Contractor
    Per contractor; not EOR
    $29 /mo
  • EOR Employee
    Per employee; standard EOR
    $499 /mo
  • Custom Plan
    Volume discounts at scale
    Quote
Watch for
  • · 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
60+ integrations
BambooHRWorkday HCMNetSuiteQuickBooksSlackPersonio
Geography
Global; 180+ country coverage
#5

Velocity Global

Enterprise EOR + global payroll + immigration for 1,000+ employee enterprises.

Founded 2014 · Denver, CO · private · 500–100,000 employees
G2 4.5 (880)
Capterra 4.5
Custom quote
○ Sales call required
Visit Velocity Global

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.

Best for

Large enterprises (1,000-50,000 employees) wanting consolidated EOR + global payroll + immigration with proven enterprise scale.

Worst for

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

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  • Global EOR
    ~$700-$900/employee/month typical
    Quote
  • Global EOR + Payroll
    $900-$1,200/employee/month
    Quote
  • Enterprise Custom
    Custom; volume discounts at scale
    Quote
Watch for
  • · 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
200+ integrations
Workday HCMSAP SuccessFactorsOracle HCMNetSuiteGreenhouse
Geography
Global; 185+ country coverage
#6

Globalization Partners (G-P)

EOR category creator with deepest enterprise compliance.

Founded 2012 · Boston, MA · private · 500–100,000+ employees
G2 4.5 (1,280)
Capterra 4.6
Custom quote
○ Sales call required
Visit Globalization Partners (G-P)

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.

Best for

Risk-averse enterprises (1,000-100,000 employees) prioritizing maximum compliance assurance, owned-entity coverage, and 13-year track record.

Worst for

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

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  • EOR Standard
    ~$700-$1,000/employee/month typical
    Quote
  • EOR Premium
    $1,000-$1,500/employee/month
    Quote
  • Enterprise Custom
    Custom; volume discounts at scale
    Quote
Watch for
  • · 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
150+ integrations
Workday HCMSAP SuccessFactorsOracle HCMNetSuiteGreenhouse
Geography
Global; 187+ country coverage
#8

Papaya Global

Global payroll + workforce management + EOR consolidation.

Founded 2016 · New York, NY (HQ); Tel Aviv, Israel (engineering) · private · 500–10,000 employees
G2 4.5 (580)
Capterra 4.5
Custom quote
○ Sales call required
Visit Papaya Global

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.

Best for

Enterprises (500-10,000 employees) wanting consolidated global payroll + EOR + workforce management instead of stitching tools.

Worst for

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

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  • EOR
    ~$650-$900/employee/month typical
    Quote
  • Global Payroll
    Per employee for owned entities
    Quote
  • Bundled Suite
    Custom; volume discounts
    Quote
Watch for
  • · 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
120+ integrations
Workday HCMSAP SuccessFactorsNetSuiteBambooHRGreenhouse
Geography
Global; 160+ country coverage
#9

Skuad

Singapore-built EOR with strong APAC country coverage.

Founded 2019 · Singapore · private · 50–500 employees
G2 4.6 (280)
Capterra 4.5
From $199 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit Skuad

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.

Best for

APAC-anchored mid-market companies (50-500 employees) wanting affordable EOR with strong APAC country coverage.

Worst for

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

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  • EOR Standard
    Per employee; basic EOR
    $199 /mo
  • EOR Pro
    Per employee; advanced features
    $399 /mo
  • Enterprise
    Custom; volume discounts
    Quote
Watch for
  • · 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
60+ integrations
BambooHRWorkday HCMGreenhouseNetSuiteSlack
Geography
Global; 160+ country coverage; strongest in APAC
#10

Lano

European-built EOR with GDPR-native compliance.

Founded 2018 · Berlin, Germany · private · 50–500 employees
G2 4.5 (240)
Capterra 4.6
From $449 /mo
● Transparent pricing
Visit Lano

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.

Best for

European mid-market companies (50-500 employees) wanting GDPR-native EOR with strong EU country coverage.

Worst for

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
  • EOR
    Per employee; standard EOR
    $449 /mo
  • Global Payroll
    For your own entities
    Quote
  • Enterprise
    Volume discounts
    Quote
Watch for
  • · 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
70+ integrations
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Geography
Global; 170+ country coverage; strongest in EU, UK

Frequently asked questions

The questions buyers actually ask before they sign.

Deel vs Employment Hero EOR for hiring our first Australian employee?
Both are strong. Deel wins on global breadth: if Australia is one of 5+ countries you plan to hire in, Deel handles all of them on one contract. Employment Hero EOR wins on Australian depth: it is built by the Sydney company that runs Australian payroll for 200,000+ businesses, so the Fair Work, modern award, super, and STP Phase 2 compliance is native rather than implemented. For Australia-only or Australia-primary hiring, Employment Hero EOR is typically the lower-friction and lower-risk choice. For multi-country hiring with Australia as one node, Deel is usually the better fit.
How much does an Australian EOR really cost in total?
The vendor EOR fee is the smallest part. For a A$120,000 base salary employee in Sydney, expect approximately: A$120,000 base + 12% super (A$14,400) + payroll tax (varies by state, typically 4.85-6.85% above threshold, applies once across-state payroll exceeds the state threshold) + workers compensation premium (typically 1-3% depending on industry classification) + 4 weeks annual leave + 10 days personal leave + 17.5% leave loading where applicable + EOR fee (~A$10,800/year at A$900/month). Fully loaded annual cost is typically 22-28% above base salary, plus EOR fee. Many first-time inbound buyers under-budget by ignoring payroll tax and workers compensation.
Can we use contractors instead of EOR for Australian workers?
Possibly, but with significant risk. The ATO and Fair Work Ombudsman apply a multi-factor test (control, ability to delegate, payment basis, equipment, commercial risk, integration). Calling someone a contractor in the agreement does not make them one. Worker misclassification triggers ATO PAYG withholding back-pay, super shortfall charge plus interest plus penalties, Fair Work modern award back-pay, and potential payroll tax assessment. The High Court's 2022 decisions in CFMMEU v Personnel Contracting and ZG Operations v Jamsek emphasised written contract terms but the multi-factor test remains; the Fair Work Closing Loopholes Act 2024 reintroduces a focus on real substance over form. EOR is the safe path for any worker who looks like an employee in practice.
How does the Closing Loopholes Act affect EOR engagements?
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 and (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 strengthened employee protections including a new statutory definition of employee, new rules for casuals and labour hire, and a right to disconnect. Standard W-2-style EOR engagements (full-time or part-time employees) are unaffected and arguably more favourable since the contractor escape hatch is narrower. Labour hire and casual conversion rules apply at multi-employee scale. EOR providers (Deel, Remote, Employment Hero EOR) update their Australian employment contracts to reflect the new statutory provisions; confirm your provider has done this before signing.
Deel vs Remote, which one?
Deel if your bottleneck is country coverage (150+ vs Remote 80) or you want the fastest product velocity and integrated suite. Remote if your bottleneck is pricing transparency (flat $699/employee/month, no add-ons) or IP/data protection. For Tier-1 country hiring (US, UK, EU, AU, Canada), both work; Remote's flat pricing typically wins on TCO. For Tier-2/Tier-3 country hiring, Deel typically wins on coverage.
Why use an EOR instead of opening a local entity?
Open a local entity when (1) you're hiring 5+ employees in one country, (2) you have long-term commitment, and (3) the entity setup cost is below 18 months of EOR fees. Use EOR for (1) testing a market before committing, (2) hiring 1-4 employees in a country, (3) speed (EOR onboards in days vs entity setup in 3-9 months), and (4) compliance offload to the EOR.
How much should I budget for EOR?
SMB / first-hire: $400-$700/employee/month (Multiplier $400, Skuad $199-$399, Oyster $499, Lano $449, Deel $599, Remote $699). Mid-market (5-50 EOR employees): same per-employee rates with volume discounts at scale. Enterprise (50+ EOR employees): $700-$1,500/employee/month (Velocity Global, G-P) with custom contracts. Plus country-specific deposits ($1K-$10K) for some countries.
How long does EOR onboarding take?
Multiplier, Skuad, Lano: 24-72 hours for standard countries. Deel, Remote, Oyster: 3-7 days for standard countries. Velocity Global, G-P: 5-14 days (more compliance verification). Tier-2/Tier-3 countries can take 2-4 weeks regardless of vendor. Plan to have offers ready 30-60 days before target start date.
What about the Rippling vs Deel lawsuit?
In 2025 Rippling sued Deel alleging Deel paid a Rippling employee for trade secrets. Deel denied the allegations. The lawsuit is ongoing. Practical impact for buyers: (1) Both companies remain credible EOR vendors. (2) Some buyers express discomfort with both vendors temporarily. (3) Trial outcomes (when reached) may impact procurement preferences. (4) For now, evaluate each EOR on product merit and verify any contract clauses regarding data sharing.
Should the EOR own the local entity or use partners?
Owned entity (Deel, Remote, G-P, Velocity Global in most countries) means the EOR has direct legal control, better compliance assurance, lower risk of mid-engagement disruption. Partner network (Oyster, Multiplier, Skuad, Lano in some countries) means the EOR contracts with a local partner, can be cheaper and faster but adds layers and risk. For risk-averse enterprises in Tier-1 countries, owned-entity is preferable.
How does this overlap with HRIS and payroll?
Modern EORs increasingly bundle HRIS, payroll, and benefits, Deel HR, Rippling EOR (with Rippling HRIS), Papaya Global, G-P Meridian. Standalone EOR + your existing HRIS works well for most buyers. Bundled HRIS+EOR works best when you don't already have HRIS. See our Top 10 HRIS / Core HR Software and Top 10 Payroll Software rankings.
Can my EOR employee become an entity employee later?
Yes, this is a standard transition. Most EORs charge a "conversion fee" or hold rights to the customer relationship for 6-24 months. Deel and Remote both have transparent conversion pathways. Negotiate the conversion clause at signing, some EORs make the path slow or expensive to retain customers.

Final word

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Last updated 2026-05-24. Local pricing reverified quarterly. Found something inaccurate? Tell us.