Best Employer of Record Software in 2026
Updated
In short: G-P is ranked #1 of 24 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Skuad and Papaya Global. The best-ranked option with a free plan is RemoFirst. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Multiplier Global Payroll at $1.67/mo.
Employer of record software can support hiring across borders by bringing employment administration into view. Compared on countries covered, worker types, local employment contracts, benefits administration, and payroll and tax filing, these providers can be weighed against the needs of your workforce. Visa and immigration coverage may matter for some hires, while HRIS integrations are relevant when considering connections to existing systems. G-P, Skuad, and Papaya Global are among the named options to compare. Also review free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. Consider the geographies and worker arrangements involved, then compare the listed administrative services and integration details that matter to your hiring process.
24 employer of record software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 G-P iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$37.50/mo Countries covered: 180Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 2 Skuad iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5$19/mo Countries covered: 160Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 3 Papaya Global iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$5/mo
- 4 RemoFirst No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$25/mo Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 5 Native Teams iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5€19/mo
- 6 Deel iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$5/mo
- 7 Pebl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Countries covered: 185Local employment contracts: Yes
- 8 WorkMotion No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$31/mo Countries covered: 160Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 9 Borderless AI No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$29/mo Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 10 Global Expansion No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Countries covered: 214Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 11 Atlas HXM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Countries covered: 160Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 12 Mauve Group No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 13 GoGlobal No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 14 AgileHRO No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$35/mo Countries covered: 150Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 15 Boundless No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Countries covered: 110Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 16 Plane Contractor Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$39/mo
- 17 Oyster Benefits No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Countries covered: 120Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 18 Acvian No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Countries covered: 42Local employment contracts: YesPayroll and tax filing: Yes
- 19 Lano Contractor Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8€19/mo
- 20 Toku Contractor Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$19/mo
- 21 Multiplier Global Payroll No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2$1.67/mo
- 22 Rivermate Contractor Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0
- 23 Safeguard Global Contractor Management No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.7
- 24 Mercans G2N No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.3
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Questions about this list
Which employer of record software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
G-P is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 8.9. Skuad is second and Papaya Global third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Multiplier Global Payroll has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.