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United Kingdom edition · 10 products ranked · Verified 2026-05-08

Top 10 Employer of Record (EOR) Services for Hiring into the United Kingdom in 2026

Independent ranking of EOR services for hiring into the UK, GBP pricing, HMRC RTI / PAYE / NIC / pension auto-enrolment fit, IR35 reality, UK GDPR + DPA 2018 compliance, and brutal honesty about which EORs actually own UK entities.

United Kingdom verdict (TL;DR)

Verified 2026-05-08

UK EOR is a mature, low-friction segment. Every major global EOR owns a UK entity (Ltd), sub-contracted UK EOR is rare. Deel and Remote lead UK EOR market share with strong HMRC RTI integration, NEST pension auto-enrolment, and UK statutory leave defaults. Rippling EOR UK launched 2023. Multiplier, Globalization Partners, Velocity Global, Papaya Global, Oyster, Skuad, and Lano all have UK entities. Note: for non-UK companies hiring 1-15 UK employees, EOR is the right starting point, speed-to-hire is 1-2 weeks. For 15+ UK hires, the math typically flips: setting up a UK Ltd (£500-£2,000 setup, £3,000-£8,000/year ongoing) plus a UK payroll vendor becomes cheaper than 15 × £450-£600/employee/month EOR fees.

Picks for United Kingdom

  • Non-UK company's first 1-15 UK hires: Deel Owned UK entity. Strong UK compliance ops including HMRC RTI, NIC, pension auto-enrolment. Native UK benefits (Bupa, Vitality private health). Strong UK statutory leave defaults.
  • Buyers prioritizing flat $699 pricing for UK: Remote Flat $699/employee/month all features. Owned UK entity. Strong IP/data protection.
  • Already on Rippling HRIS expanding to UK: Rippling EOR Rippling EOR UK launched 2023. Native unified employee + identity + EOR.
  • Mid-market value alternative for UK hiring: Multiplier Aggressive UK pricing (~£350/employee/month). Owned UK entity. Right call for 5-50 UK hires.
  • Enterprise hiring at scale into UK (50+ employees): Globalization Partners (G-P) Deep UK entity and compliance ops. Fits 50+ UK hires across complex compensation structures.
  • European-built EOR with strong EU integration alongside UK: Lano European-built (Berlin). Works for buyers hiring across UK + EU wanting European-domiciled vendor.
Market context

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

UK EOR is a mature, low-friction segment. Every major global EOR owns a UK entity (Limited Company registered with Companies House) and runs UK payroll directly with HMRC RTI submissions on every payroll run. Sub-contracted UK EOR is rare. Differentiation is in pricing tier, UK benefits depth (private health insurance carrier relationships, Bupa, Vitality, Aviva), pension auto-enrolment integration (NEST, NOW: Pensions, The People's Pension, Smart Pension), and UK-specific compliance: IR35 contractor rules, Right-to-Work checks (Home Office), UK GDPR + DPA 2018, UK statutory leave (28 days incl. bank holidays, SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, shared parental leave, the new Carer's Leave 2024).

Deel and Remote lead UK EOR market share. Rippling EOR UK launched 2023 and is the default for Rippling HRIS customers. Multiplier offers aggressive UK pricing (~£350/employee/month vs Deel ~£475 vs Remote $699 = ~£550). Globalization Partners (G-P) and Velocity Global lead enterprise. Lano (Berlin-built) is the credible European-built alternative for buyers hiring across UK + EU.

The UK EOR pricing gap with Multiplier and Lano vs Deel/Remote is structurally narrower than in lower-cost markets like India, UK salaries, benefits costs, and compliance overhead are high, leaving less room for price competition.

The 2026 dynamics: post-Brexit UK GDPR is now operationally distinct from EU GDPR (data residency questions); UK PFML programs (statutory PFML now in Wales, Scotland following) require accurate withholding; UK National Living Wage rate changes annually April; IR35 / off-payroll working rules continue to push contractor-heavy firms toward EOR (because EOR-employed workers are PAYE, not contractor, IR35 doesn't apply).

Compliance & local rules

UK EOR engagements require: HMRC RTI (Real Time Information) on every payroll run via FPS (Full Payment Submission) and EPS (Employer Payment Summary). NIC (National Insurance Contributions) employer + employee, with rates and thresholds set annually in Spring Budget. Pension auto-enrolment (Pensions Act 2008), automatic enrolment of qualifying employees into a workplace pension; EOR must integrate with NEST, NOW: Pensions, The People's Pension, Smart Pension, or alternative qualifying scheme. Statutory leave: 28 days incl. bank holidays, SSP (Statutory Sick Pay), SMP (Statutory Maternity Pay 39 weeks), SPP, SAP, Shared Parental Leave/Pay, Carer's Leave 2024. P11D / P11D(b) annual benefits-in-kind reporting. Real Living Wage and National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage (rates change annually April). Right-to-Work checks (Home Office), must be completed before employment begins. UK GDPR + DPA 2018 govern employee data; data residency post-Brexit. Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination on 9 protected characteristics. Apprenticeship Levy (0.5% of pay bill above £3M annual), typically not relevant for EOR-only engagements unless you're hiring 100+ via EOR. CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) for construction subcontractors. IR35 / off-payroll working rules, note that EOR-employed workers are PAYE, not contractor, so IR35 does not apply to EOR engagements.

At a glance

Quick comparison, ranked for United Kingdom

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
4 Oyster HR
B-Corp / ESG-focused SMB
$29 $29 4.5 Global; 180+ 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 United Kingdom actually pay

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

Product Employee band Median annual (GBP) Sample Notes
Deel First UK hire £5,700 264 ~£475/employee/month
Remote First UK hire £6,588 178 Flat $699/employee/month, GBP-billed
Rippling EOR First UK hire £6,240 89 ~£520/employee/month
Multiplier First UK hire £4,200 124 ~£350/employee/month, best UK price among globals
Globalization Partners (G-P) Enterprise UK (10+ hires) £6,900 38 Enterprise pricing
Local challengers

United Kingdom-built or United Kingdom-strong vendors worth knowing

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

Bridge UK

Visit ↗

UK-headquartered EOR/PEO with strong UK compliance depth. Best fit for UK-domestic-focused buyers wanting UK-headquartered vendor.

Iris Cascade Outsourced Payroll

Visit ↗

IRIS Software UK-built. Outsourced UK payroll for 100-2,000 employee firms, bridges the gap between full EOR and in-house payroll. Strong fit when you want UK-domiciled outsourced payroll without the EOR full-employer-of-record overhead.

Zellis (formerly NorthgateArinso)

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UK-headquartered enterprise HCM and payroll outsourcing. Owns Moorepay. Built for UK enterprise wanting outsourced payroll-bureau model rather than EOR.

BDO Outsourced Payroll

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BDO UK accountancy firm offering outsourced UK payroll. Made for UK SMB-to-mid wanting accountancy-led outsourced payroll.

The United Kingdom ranking

All 10, ranked for United Kingdom

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

public
  • 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

public
  • 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
#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
#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

public
  • 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.

Should I use EOR for UK hiring or set up my own UK Ltd?
For 1-15 UK hires from a non-UK parent, EOR is usually the right starting point, speed-to-hire (1-2 weeks), no entity setup, no HMRC RTI/NIC/pension auto-enrolment compliance burden. For 15+ UK hires, the math typically flips: setting up a UK Ltd (£500-£2,000 setup, ~£3,000-£8,000/year ongoing for compliance and accounting) plus a UK payroll vendor (Sage Business Cloud Payroll, IRIS Staffology, Xero Payroll UK at £1,000-£5,000/year) becomes cheaper than 15 × £350-£600/employee/month EOR fees (£63,000-£108,000/year). The transition typically happens at 12-25 UK employees.
How does IR35 affect EOR choice for UK?
Important nuance: EOR-employed workers are PAYE (PAYE income tax + NIC withheld at source), not contractors paid via intermediaries, meaning IR35 / off-payroll working rules do not apply to EOR engagements. EOR is, in fact, often the right answer for buyers who would otherwise use UK contractors via limited companies but are concerned about IR35 status determinations. You convert the engagement from contractor (subject to IR35 risk) to EOR-employed PAYE worker (not subject to IR35), at the cost of EOR fees but without IR35 risk. This is a meaningful 2024-2026 trend among UK buyers.
Multiplier vs Deel for UK hiring?
Deel for broadest product features, integrated suite (Deel HR, Deel Engage, Deel IT), and broader country coverage if you hire across multiple countries. Multiplier for aggressive UK pricing (~£350/employee/month vs Deel ~£475), strong UK compliance depth, and India + APAC + UK focus. Both own UK entities. For UK-only EOR at 1-10 employees, Multiplier is meaningfully cheaper. For 10+ UK employees with parallel global hiring, Deel's product breadth and consistency often justifies the premium.
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 2026-05-08. Local pricing reverified quarterly. Found something inaccurate? Tell us.