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EOR Provider Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of 5 major Employer of Record providers. No affiliate bias. Scored on 6 dimensions using academic evaluation criteria.
Based on our academic EOR evaluation framework
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Deel
From $599/mo · 150 countries
Per employee. Contractor management from $49/mo.
Cost Value
3/5
Country Coverage
5/5
Compliance Rigor
5/5
User Experience
5/5
Support Quality
4/5
Flexibility
5/5
Contractor Mgmt
Self-Serve
API Access
HRIS Integration
Equity Support
Best for
Fast-moving companies hiring 5-50 across multiple countries
Honest downsides
- - Premium pricing vs competitors
- - Some features gated behind higher tiers
- - Rapid growth has led to mixed support quality reviews
Speed: Can onboard in 3-5 business days in most countries.
Support: 24/7 in-app chat. Dedicated CSM for larger accounts.
Remote
From $599/mo · 75 countries
Per employee. Remote Contractor from free to $29/mo.
Cost Value
3/5
Country Coverage
4/5
Compliance Rigor
5/5
User Experience
4/5
Support Quality
4/5
Flexibility
4/5
Contractor Mgmt
Self-Serve
API Access
HRIS Integration
Equity Support
Best for
Companies prioritizing compliance rigor and direct employment relationship
Honest downsides
- - Fewer countries than Deel (75 vs 150+)
- - UI less polished than Deel
- - Slower onboarding in some countries
Speed: 5-10 business days typical onboarding.
Support: Business hours support. Dedicated CSMs at enterprise tier.
Oyster
From $599/mo · 180 countries
Per employee. Contractor from $29/mo.
Cost Value
3/5
Country Coverage
5/5
Compliance Rigor
4/5
User Experience
4/5
Support Quality
3/5
Flexibility
4/5
Contractor Mgmt
Self-Serve
API Access
HRIS Integration
Equity Support
Best for
Companies wanting the widest country coverage with equity support
Honest downsides
- - Support quality inconsistent for smaller accounts
- - Uses third-party partners in some countries
- - Less transparent pricing on add-ons
Speed: As fast as 3 days in some countries.
Support: In-app support. Knowledge base. CSM for Scale+ plans.
How We Evaluate
This comparison uses our Control-Flexibility-Cost academic evaluation framework. Scores are based on publicly available information, product documentation, and user reports. We have no affiliate relationships with any provider listed here. Pricing is accurate as of April 2026 and may change.