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India edition · 10 products ranked · Verified 2026-05-08

Top 10 Employer of Record (EOR) Services for Hiring into India in 2026

Independent ranking of EOR services for hiring into India, INR pricing, PF / ESI / Gratuity / TDS reality, DPDP Act 2023 compliance, owned-entity vs partner-network reality, and brutal honesty about which EORs actually understand Indian labor law.

India verdict (TL;DR)

Verified 2026-05-08

India is the #1 destination for EOR hiring globally, every major EOR has invested in India entity ownership and Indian compliance depth. Among global EORs: Deel and Remote both own India entities and have strong Indian compliance ops. Rippling EOR launched India entity 2024. Multiplier (Singapore-headquartered, originally India-founded) has particularly strong India coverage. Globalization Partners (G-P), Velocity Global, and Papaya Global all have Indian entities. Oyster and Skuad use partner networks for India in some cases (verify before signing). Lano uses partner network. India-built EOR challengers, Skuad (Bangalore-headquartered), Multiplier (originally India founders), Husys, RemotePass, GoGlobal, also operate.

Picks for India

  • Non-Indian company hiring first 1-50 Indian employees: Deel Owned Indian entity. Strong Indian compliance ops including PF/ESI/Gratuity/TDS. Native Indian benefits (Indian health, gratuity provisioning). Broad coverage across Indian states.
  • Buyers prioritizing flat-rate pricing for India: Remote Flat $699/employee/month all features. Owned Indian entity. Strong IP/data protection for Indian engineering hires.
  • Mid-market value alternative for India hiring: Multiplier Singapore-headquartered with India founders and deep India entity. Aggressive Indian pricing (~$300-$400/employee/month). Fits tech-services-buying firms hiring Indian engineers at scale.
  • Already on Rippling HRIS expanding to India: Rippling EOR Rippling EOR India launched 2024. Native unified employee + identity + EOR. Best fit for Rippling-anchored firms.
  • Enterprise hiring at scale into India (50+ employees): Globalization Partners (G-P) Original EOR category creator with deep Indian entity and compliance ops. Works for 50+ Indian hires.
  • Workforce-management-heavy Indian engagement: Papaya Global Global payroll + workforce management + EOR. Built for buyers consolidating Indian payroll and EOR.
Market context

How the employer of record (eor) software market looks in India

India is the largest destination market for EOR hiring globally, driven by US, UK, EU, and Australian companies hiring Indian engineers, customer success, finance, and operations talent. The Indian EOR market in 2026 is mature: every major global EOR has invested in India entity ownership, Indian compliance depth (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Professional Tax, TDS), Indian benefits (health insurance via Star Health, ICICI Lombard, HDFC Ergo, Bajaj Allianz, Bajaj health), and Indian banking integration (ICICI, HDFC, Yes Bank for direct deposit).

Deel, Remote, Rippling EOR, Multiplier, Globalization Partners, Velocity Global, and Papaya Global all own Indian entities. Multiplier deserves special mention, Singapore-headquartered but India-founded, with particularly strong Indian compliance depth and aggressive Indian pricing (~$300-$400/employee/month). Skuad is Bangalore-headquartered originally; some Skuad engagements still use partner network rather than direct entity for India, verify before signing.

Pricing for India EOR is meaningfully lower than US EOR (typically $300-$700/employee/month for India vs $500-$700 for US) because Indian salaries, benefits costs, and compliance overhead are lower. Multiplier and Skuad lead on Indian price competitiveness; Deel and Remote command premium pricing on the strength of broader product features and global coverage.

The 2026 dynamics: India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act, in effect from 2025) requires consent-based processing of sensitive personal data; EOR vendors with Indian-domiciled data residency hold a compliance edge. India's Labour Codes 2024 (in phased rollout) consolidate 29 labour laws, vendors handling Codes natively will hold an advantage; most major EOR vendors are catching up through 2026.

Compliance & local rules

India EOR engagements require deep Indian compliance: PF (12% employee + 12% employer, capped at ₹15,000 basic, UAN-based EPFO filing), ESI (3.25% employer + 0.75% employee for ≤₹21,000 wages, state-level filing), Gratuity (15 days per year of service after 5 years, paid at exit, requires actuarial provisioning), Professional Tax (state-varying), TDS (Form 16 annual, Form 24Q quarterly), Labour Welfare Fund, Bonus Act, Maternity Benefit (26 weeks paid leave), POSH Act (ICC mandatory), Industrial Disputes Act, Apprentices Act. Labour Codes 2024 (Code on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, OSH, in phased rollout) consolidate 29 labour laws. DPDP Act 2023 requires consent-based processing of sensitive personal data; deletion/access rights. Aadhaar-based identity is restricted for direct ATS/payroll capture; offline KYC providers (IDfy, Signzy, Hyperverge) handle this. Indian states have varying rules on shops and establishments registration, contract labour, and gratuity. Equal Remuneration Act prohibits gender-based wage discrimination. EOR vendor must own Indian entity registered with MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs), with TAN, PAN, GST registration, and employee state EPF/ESI registrations. Sub-contracted Indian EOR (where the EOR uses a partner Indian entity) is legally riskier and harder to audit; verify owned-entity status before signing.

At a glance

Quick comparison, ranked for India

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
6 Globalization Partners (G-P)
Risk-averse enterprises
Quote - 4.5 Global; 187+ country coverage
5 Velocity Global
Large enterprises
Quote - 4.5 Global; 185+ 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
4 Oyster HR
B-Corp / ESG-focused SMB
$29 $29 4.5 Global; 180+ country coverage
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 India actually pay

Median annual deal size by employee band, in INR. Crowdsourced from anonymized buyer disclosures.

Product Employee band Median annual (INR) Sample Notes
Deel First Indian hire ₹624,000 312 ~$650/employee/month for India typical
Remote First Indian hire ₹720,000 187 Flat $699/employee/month
Multiplier First Indian hire ₹360,000 147 ~$300-400/employee/month, best India price among globals
Rippling EOR First Indian hire ₹660,000 78 ~$650/employee/month
Skuad First Indian hire ₹312,000 98 ~$299+/employee/month India base
Globalization Partners (G-P) Enterprise India (10+ hires) ₹720,000 41 Enterprise pricing
Local challengers

India-built or India-strong vendors worth knowing

Not yet ranked in our global top 10, but credible options for India buyers and worth a shortlist.

Skuad

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Bangalore-headquartered global EOR. ~150-country coverage, particularly strong in India and APAC. Affordable mid-market pricing ($299+/employee/month).

GoGlobal

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Hong Kong-headquartered EOR with strong India coverage. ~100 countries. Often used by APAC-anchored buyers.

Husys

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Hyderabad-built. Indian-domiciled EOR/staffing services. Made for Indian-domestic buyers wanting Indian-built EOR or for compliance-cautious foreign firms wanting Indian-headquartered vendor.

NeevHR

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Mumbai-built. Indian SMB-to-mid EOR with strong PEO heritage.

Talent500 (ANSR)

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Bangalore-headquartered. Originally India-domestic talent platform; now offers EOR services for foreign firms hiring Indian tech talent. Best for tech-heavy hiring.

Global Squirrels

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Bangalore-built EOR. Affordable Indian EOR pricing (~$200-$300/employee/month). Mid-market focus.

The India ranking

All 10, ranked for India

Same intelligence as the global ranking, vendor trust, review patterns, verified pricing, compliance, reordered for the India 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
#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
#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
#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
#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

public
  • 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
#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.

Should I use EOR for Indian hiring or set up my own Indian entity?
For 1-30 Indian hires from a non-Indian parent, EOR is usually the right starting point, speed-to-hire (2-3 weeks), no entity setup, no PF/ESI/Gratuity/TDS compliance burden. For 30+ Indian hires, the math typically flips: setting up an Indian Pvt Ltd or LLP ($8,000-$25,000 setup, $5,000-$15,000/year ongoing for compliance) plus an Indian payroll vendor (Keka, GreytHR, RazorpayX at $5,000-$25,000/year) becomes cheaper than 30 × $300-$700/employee/month EOR fees. The transition typically happens at 25-50 Indian employees. Some firms (especially services-buying firms) maintain EOR engagements past 50 Indian employees because they prefer outsourcing Indian compliance, this is a valid choice but typically more expensive.
Deel vs Multiplier vs Skuad for Indian hiring?
Deel for broadest product features, integrated suite (Deel HR, Deel Engage, Deel IT), and global consistency if you also hire in non-Indian countries. Multiplier for aggressive Indian pricing ($300-$400/employee/month vs Deel's ~$650), strong India compliance depth (Singapore-headquartered, India-founded), and India + APAC focus. Skuad for cheapest credible India EOR ($299+/employee/month), Bangalore-headquartered with India home market knowledge. Most non-Indian companies hiring 1-20 Indian employees in 2026 default to Deel for product breadth; Multiplier and Skuad are the credible value alternatives for India-heavy hiring.
How do I verify an EOR actually owns an Indian entity?
Three checks: (1) Ask the EOR for their Indian Corporate Identification Number (CIN), verifiable on the MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) portal. (2) Ask for their PAN, TAN, and GSTIN, verifiable on Indian tax authority portals. (3) Ask whose name appears on the offer letter and Form 16 issued to the employee, it should be the EOR's Indian entity, not a partner. Some EORs (Lano, occasionally Oyster, occasionally Skuad for certain engagements) use partner networks rather than direct entities for India, verify before signing, as partner-network arrangements are legally riskier and harder to audit.
What about DPDP Act 2023 compliance for India EOR engagements?
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP Act, in effect from 2025) requires consent-based processing of sensitive personal data of Indian residents, with deletion and access rights. EOR vendors processing Indian employee data must comply. Deel, Remote, Multiplier, Rippling, Globalization Partners, Velocity Global, Papaya, Skuad all have published DPDP compliance positioning by 2026. For data-sensitive engagements (financial services, healthcare), Indian-domiciled data residency may be preferred, Multiplier, Skuad, and Indian-headquartered vendors (Husys, Global Squirrels) have stronger Indian data residency stories than US-headquartered Deel and Remote.
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.

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Last updated 2026-05-08. Local pricing reverified quarterly. Found something inaccurate? Tell us.