Asanify leads with a 4.9/5 rating across 450 reviews. Winners are newer providers founded in 2019 or later with verified third-party scores.
Judged by Robbin Schuchmann · Updated September 2026The Rising Star award recognizes EOR providers that entered the market in 2019 or later and have since built a substantial, high-quality review record on third-party platforms. To qualify, a provider must hold a review-weighted rating of at least 4.5 from at least 50 counted reviews. The five providers named here cleared that bar and ranked by rating first, then by review volume where ratings were equal.
For buyers, the rule matters because it surfaces newer entrants that have earned trust at scale, not just providers coasting on legacy reputation. Asanify, Rivermate, Wisemonk, Global Squirrels, and Global Expansion each built their standing after 2019, giving teams that want a modern provider a verified, evidence-based shortlist to start from.
Asanify ranks first by earning the highest review-weighted rating in this group, a 4.9 out of 5 across 450 counted reviews drawn from G2 and Capterra. Founded in 2019, it is also the earliest entrant among the five winners, making it the standout combination of longevity within the eligibility window and review quality.
Rivermate placed second with a 4.8 out of 5 rating across 174 counted reviews spread across G2, Trustpilot, and Capterra, demonstrating consistent scoring on three distinct platforms. Founded in 2020, it offers a published EOR entry price from $319 and contractor services from $149 across 174 countries.
Wisemonk shares the 4.8 rating that placed it in the middle tier but edges ahead of the remaining two winners by volume, with 208 counted reviews across G2 and Capterra. Founded in 2020, it stands out for an EOR entry price from $99 and contractor services from $19, among the most accessible published prices in this group.
Global Squirrels earned its place with a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 74 counted reviews, all sourced from G2, clearing the 50-review threshold with room to spare. Founded in 2022, it is the youngest provider among the five winners, making its score notable given the shorter window available to accumulate reviews.
Global Expansion rounds out the list with a 4.8 out of 5 rating and the largest review volume among the tied providers at 234 counted reviews across G2 and Trustpilot. Founded in 2020, it carries no published EOR entry price, though contractor services are available from $29.
Winners must have been founded in 2019 or later, hold a review-weighted rating of at least 4.5, and have accumulated at least 50 counted reviews across eligible third-party platforms. All ratings are sourced from G2, Capterra, and Trustpilot and are not EOR Overview scores. Providers are ranked by rating descending, with review volume used as the tiebreaker. Prices cited are published entry prices as independently verified by EOR Overview at the time of this edition.
Use this list as a focused starting point, not a final decision. Each winner has different country coverage, pricing, and review volume, so the right fit depends on where you need to hire and at what scale. Visit each provider's dedicated page on EOR Overview to compare current pricing, coverage, and the full review breakdown before reaching out. See the winners in every category on the Fall 2026 awards page.
