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Affordable EOR service from $179/month per employee. Hire in 185…
Coverage185 countries
EOR pricingFrom $179 / mo
Owned entitiesYes
The independent EOR directory · 150+ providers · 155 countries
The independent research site for Employer of Record services.
Unbiased reviews, comparisons, and guides for 150+ providers across 155 countries. No paid placements, no signup.
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We track owned entities and partner coverage country by country.
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The basics
What is an Employer of Record?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party company that legally employs workers on your behalf in countries where you don’t have a local entity. They handle local payroll, contracts, benefits, and tax compliance. You keep day-to-day management of the employee.
Companies use EORs to hire abroad without spending the 6-12 months and €100k-€500k it usually takes to set up a foreign subsidiary. The trade-off is monthly per-employee fees (typically $199-$799) and reliance on a partner for local employment law.
EOR Overview is an independent directory and research site covering 150+ verified providers across 155 countries. We’re funded by referral fees, but our rankings are not influenced by them.
Our research
What we know about hiring through an Employer of Record.
Hiring guides · 31 countries
In-depth country playbooks: laws, benefits, taxes, and how EORs operate locally.
Researched first-hand from local labour codes and provider interviews. Updated as regulations change.
Explore guides
Provider comparisons · 34
How leading EORs stack up against each other.
Head-to-head on pricing, country coverage, integrations, and owned entities.
Global work glossary · 64 terms
The vocabulary of international employment.
EOR, PEO, contractor-of-record, shadow payroll, owned entity. Defined plainly.
Provider alternatives · 119
When a shortlisted provider isn’t quite right.
For every major EOR, we map the credible alternatives by use case.
Best-of shortlists · 43
Curated rankings for specific buyer needs.
Best EOR for startups, for enterprise, for a given country or budget.
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Who actually covers your target market.
Frequently asked
What buyers ask us most.
What is an Employer of Record (EOR)? +
An Employer of Record is a third-party company that legally employs workers on your behalf in countries where you don’t have a local entity. They handle payroll, contracts, benefits, and tax compliance, while you keep day-to-day management of the employee.
How is EOR Overview different from G2 or Capterra? +
We’re an editorial research site, not a review aggregator. Every provider is reviewed by our team against the same criteria. Our income comes from referral fees that don’t influence our ranking. See our methodology and disclosure pages for the full breakdown.
How much does an EOR cost? +
EOR pricing typically ranges from $199 to $799 per employee per month. Budget providers like Remofirst start near $199. Mid-market providers like Multiplier, Deel, and Oyster sit between $400 and $600. Enterprise providers like Globalization Partners and Velocity Global are usually $700+. Most providers also charge setup fees, and a few add deposits or surcharges in specific countries.
What’s the difference between an owned entity and a partner? +
An EOR with an owned entity in a country directly employs your worker, handling compliance, payroll, and contracts in-house. A partner-based EOR re-sells coverage from a local third party. Owned entities are usually faster, cheaper, and lower-risk; partner coverage is often the only option in smaller markets. Our directory shows which model applies for each country and provider combination.
How long does onboarding through an EOR take? +
Best-in-class EORs can onboard a new hire in 4-7 business days in countries where they own the entity. Partner-based onboarding can take 2-3 weeks. Onboarding includes contract drafting, statutory registrations, benefits enrolment, and bank/payroll setup.
Is EOR Overview free to use? +
Yes. Browsing, comparing, and reading our reviews is completely free. We’re funded by referral fees from a subset of providers. That funding model is disclosed on every relevant page and does not influence which providers we rank highest.
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