EOR Services Comparison

Select up to 3 Employer of Record services to compare across key dimensions. Data is approximate and for informational purposes only.

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This month's picks

How we pick

Three EOR providers that handle compliance, payroll, and tax filing for hires across jurisdictions. Pick on coverage breadth and per-hire cost — feature sets converge.

OUR PICK

Deel

Best for: Global contractor + EOR coverage, 150+ countries, fastest onboarding

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ALSO GREAT

Remote

Best for: Owned-entity coverage in 80+ countries, stronger employee equity tooling

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BUDGET

Oyster

Best for: Lower per-hire cost, 180+ countries, simpler self-serve flow

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EOR Pricing
From $599/employee/month
From $599/employee/month
From $599/employee/month
Contractor Pricing
From $49/contractor/month
Free (up to 2 contractors)
From $29/contractor/month
Countries Covered (EOR)
150+
180+
80+ (own entities)
Entity Ownership
Owned + third-party partners
Owned + third-party partners
100% owned entities only
Payroll Processing
In-house global payroll
Partner-based payroll
In-house global payroll
Contractor Payments
120+ countries, multi-currency
180+ countries, multi-currency
200+ countries, multi-currency
IP Protection
Included
Included
Included
Equity / Stock Options
Deel Equity
Supported
Supported
Time to First Hire
1–5 days (contractor), 5–14 days (EOR)
1–3 days (contractor), 7–21 days (EOR)
1–3 days (contractor), 14–30 days (EOR)
Minimum Commitment
No minimum term
No minimum term
No minimum term
Payment Methods
BankWisePayPalPayoneerCrypto
BankWise
BankWisePayoneer
Misclassification Assessment
Automated
Basic
Automated
Contractor → Employee
Built-in
Built-in
Built-in
API Access
Yes
Yes
Yes
Notes

Fastest onboarding and broadest payment flexibility including crypto. Mix of owned and partner entities — verify the specific country. Deel IT for equipment management.

Widest country coverage (180+). Free tier for up to 2 contractors is a genuine entry point. Partner-based payroll may add latency in some jurisdictions. Oyster Connect for equipment.

Only platform using 100% owned entities — no third-party partners. Strongest IP protection posture. Fewer countries (80+) but deepest compliance coverage in each. Longer EOR onboarding (14–30 days).

All data is approximate and intended for informational comparison only. Pricing, features, and availability change frequently. Verify all figures directly with each provider before making hiring decisions.

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How We Compared

We compared country coverage, pricing models, contractor vs. employee support, benefits administration, and compliance features across EOR platforms used by distributed teams.

10 data points per service·Last reviewed March 2026

Why Trust This

  • Built by Jett Fu — 20+ years running cross-border businesses
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