10 Best EOR Software Platforms in 2026 (Pricing and Guide)

What is EOR software? It's a platform that lets you hire and pay employees in other countries without setting up your own legal entities. The software handles global payroll, compliance management, employment contracts, and benefits administration from a single dashboard. Whether you're a founder scaling into India or an HR leader managing distributed teams, this guide covers how EOR software works, the features that matter, what it costs, and how to choose the right platform for your business.

What does EOR software actually do?[toc=EOR Software Overview]

An Employer of Record EOR software is a digital platform that manages the entire employee lifecycle in countries where you don't have a legal entity. It acts as your centralized platform for international hiring, payroll processing, tax compliance, and workforce management.

In our experience helping 300+ companies hire across borders, the confusion usually starts here. People assume EOR software is just a payroll tool. It's not. An employer of record EOR provider becomes the legal employer of your international employees, and the software is how you manage everything from onboarding to offboarding.

Here's what EOR software typically handles:

• It generates locally compliant employment contracts based on local labor laws in the country you're hiring.

• It runs global payroll across multiple countries and multiple currencies with built-in tax compliance.

• It manages employee benefits administration, including health insurance, retirement plans, and statutory benefits.

• It tracks compliance workflows so you stay aligned with changing local regulations and tax regulations.

• It centralizes employee data, workforce data, and payroll data in one dashboard for your entire global workforce.

• It automates contract generation, onboarding, and HR administration so you can manage employees without establishing local entities.

Think of it as your back office for international employment. You manage the day-to-day work. The EOR software handles everything else payroll management, tax management, benefits management, maintaining compliance, and HR operations.

The difference between standalone HR tools and EOR software is simple. HR tools help you manage your existing team. EOR software enables companies to hire, pay, and manage employees in countries where they have no legal presence, without the cost and complexity of establishing legal entities.

Now that you know what EOR software does, let's look at how it actually works when you hire someone in another country.

How does EOR software work?[toc=How an EOR Software Works]

You pick a country, the EOR becomes the legal employer, and the software handles everything from contracts to payroll. Your role stays the same, you manage the employee's daily work, goals, and performance.

Having helped companies onboard international team members across India and beyond, we've seen this process play out hundreds of times. It's simpler than most people expect.

Here's how it works step by step:

1. You select the country and finalize your candidate.
2. The EOR uses its own legal entity in that country to become the legal employer on paper.
3. The software generates a locally compliant employment contract following local labor laws.
4. Your new hire completes onboarding on the platform documents, tax forms, and benefits enrollment.
5. The EOR runs payroll processing each cycle, handling salaries, payroll taxes, and deductions in local currency.
6. It files all tax compliance requirements and manages employee benefits administration automatically.
7. Throughout the employee lifecycle, the platform tracks compliance workflows and flags regulatory changes.
8. When offboarding, the EOR handles terminations, final settlements, and exit documentation.

You retain full operational control over your employees. You decide what they work on and who they report to. The EOR takes on the administrative burden of international employment, payroll operations, tax management, and maintaining compliance with local regulations.

Most EOR platforms onboard international employees in 7 to 14 days, compared to 3 to 6 months for establishing local entities.

Now that you understand how it works, let's look at the features that actually matter when comparing platforms.

What features should you look for in EOR software?[toc=Features of EOR Software]

The right Employer of Record EOR software should handle your entire international hiring workflow from one centralized platform contracts, payroll, compliance, and benefits without switching between tools.

We built our platform around the features global companies ask for most. Here's what to prioritize:

• Automated generation of locally compliant employment contracts with built-in monitoring of changing labor laws across multiple countries.
• Global payroll processing in multiple currencies with automated tax withholdings, statutory deductions, and social contributions.
• Real-time compliance management that tracks local regulations, tax regulations, and flags issues before they become problems.
• Benefits administration covering health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and statutory benefits required under local laws.
• Centralized employee management dashboard to manage employees, payroll data, and workforce data across your entire global team.
• Employee self-service portals where workers can view pay slips, request time off, update personal information, and manage benefits.
• Structured onboarding and offboarding workflows for document collection, tax setup, benefits enrollment, and exit compliance.
• Clean integrations with your existing HRIS, accounting software, and communication tools so employee data flows without manual work.
• Dedicated support from an account manager who understands local employment laws, especially in complex markets like India.

Features tell you what a platform can do. Pricing tells you what it'll actually cost, let's break that down next.

How much does EOR software cost?[toc=EOR Software Costs]

Most EOR software platforms charge between $199 and $699 per employee per month. The actual cost depends on the country, the complexity of local labor laws, and the services included.

Two pricing models dominate the market. Most providers use a flat monthly fee per employee. Some charge a percentage of payroll, typically between 5% and 15% of gross salary. A few use a hybrid of both.

For a deeper breakdown, here's our complete EOR pricing guide with cost comparisons.

The monthly fee usually covers payroll processing, tax compliance, employment contracts, benefits administration, and compliance management. But the headline number rarely tells the full story.

Watch for costs that aren't included upfront:

• FX markup on international payroll payments can add 1% to 3% per transaction.
• Setup and onboarding fees range from $500 to $2,000 depending on the provider and country.
• Benefits administration for health insurance or retirement plans may be billed separately.
• Early termination fees can cost 1 to 2 months of service charges.
• Security deposits of 1 to 1.5 months of service fees are common with some providers.

The pricing gap between global EOR platforms and regional specialists is also worth noting. If you're hiring in a specific market like India, a specialized provider can cost significantly less than global platforms charging $400 to $699 for the same country.

Pricing matters, but the platform you choose matters more. Let's look at how the top EOR software platforms compare beyond just cost.

Which are the best EOR software platforms in 2026?[toc=10 Best EOR Software 2026]

The right platform depends on where you're hiring, how many people you need, and what level of support your team requires.

Here are the top 10 best EOR Software platforms in 2026:

1. Wisemonk
2. Deel
3. Remote
4. Rippling
5. Multiplier
6. Oyster HR
7. RemoFirst
8. Papaya Global
9. Globalization Partners
10. Velocity Global (now Pebl)

Here's how the top EOR providers compare:

1. Wisemonk

Wisemonk is India's leading specialist Employer of Record platform, helping global companies hire, pay, and manage employees in India without setting up a local entity. We manage 2,000+ employees across 300+ companies with $20M+ in payroll under management.

Key services:

• Full end-to-end EOR with compliant contracts, payroll with PF/ESI/TDS, and state-specific labor law coverage across India.
• Managed payroll with automated statutory deductions, tax filings, and real-time compliance monitoring.
• Agent of Record, contractor payments, and misclassification protection on one platform.
• Benefits administration including health insurance, life insurance, tax optimization, leave and expense management.
• Equipment procurement and delivery for remote employees across India.
• Recruitment services to source engineering, marketing, design, and GTM talent.
• Dedicated India-based HR support with same-day query resolution and 48-hour onboarding.
• GCC setup support for enterprises building Global Capability Centers in India.

Pricing: Starting at $99 per employee/month. Contractors from $19/month. See our full pricing breakdown here.

Wisemonk Customer Reviews:

"I'm very happy that I discovered Wisemonk. They have been a pure pleasure to work with, and their attention to detail is impressive. They helped us understand their pricing model, find top-qualified individuals, interview them, and then onboard them. I gave them criteria for the type of people we sought, and they delivered. The individuals they were able to find have been some of the best engineers I have ever worked with. I recommend Wisemonk to anyone who is in need of staffing assistance."
- Dan Sampson, Head of Engineering at Cobu

"Working with the Wisemonk team in India has been a genuinely positive experience from day one. They've been consistently accessible and are building fantastic relationships with our local team. As someone based in the UK, I value the quality of compliance Wisemonk brings, I have full confidence when it comes to financial, legal, and HR matters. They've ensured our team is managed in line with local employment law and have also been flexible when we've wanted to go beyond statutory requirements. Whether it's increasing annual leave or tailoring health insurance, they've offered clear guidance to help us enhance the benefits we provide. It's been a great partnership."
- Lisa Jones, Chief People Officer at Couch Health

2. Deel

Deel is a global employment platform that enables companies to hire employees and contractors in 150+ countries. It owns entities in 90+ countries and offers one of the broadest integration ecosystems in the EOR space with 100+ HR platform integrations.

Key services:

• EOR services with automated contract generation and compliance management across 150+ countries.
• Multi-currency global payroll with built-in tax compliance and statutory deductions.
• Contractor management and misclassification protection.
• AI-powered platform with modular pricing across EOR, payroll, HR, and IT.

Pricing: EOR from $599/employee/month. Contractors from $49/month.

3. Remote

Remote is a compliance-first global employment platform that uses its own infrastructure in 100+ countries instead of third-party partners. It emphasizes IP protection and offers unlimited indemnity coverage for EOR customers.

Key services:

• EOR services through directly owned entities in 100+ countries.
• IP Guard for protecting intellectual property and invention rights globally.
• Global payroll and benefits administration with flat-rate transparent pricing.
• Compliance Watchtower monitoring legal changes across 90+ countries.

Pricing: EOR from $599/month (annual) or $699/month (monthly). Contractors from $29/month.

4. Rippling

Rippling unifies HR, IT, payroll, and finance into a single platform with EOR capabilities in 50+ countries. It's designed for companies that want to manage everything from device provisioning to global payroll from one dashboard.

Key services:

• Global EOR with automated contract generation and tax compliance.
• Unified employee management connecting HR, IT, and finance workflows.
• Device management including laptop shipping and software provisioning for remote teams.
• Automated workflows for onboarding, approvals, and compliance across jurisdictions.

Pricing: Core HR from $8/user/month. EOR pricing is custom (estimated $499-$599/employee/month).

5. Multiplier

Multiplier is a global employment platform with strong presence in Asia-Pacific, offering EOR and payroll services across 150+ countries with transparent flat-fee pricing and no hidden charges.

Key services:

• EOR services with instant employment contract generation across 150+ countries.
• Global payroll with multi-currency payments and automated statutory deductions.
• Visa and immigration support for employee relocation.
• IP protection through locally compliant employment contracts with NDA clauses.

Pricing: EOR from $400/employee/month. Contractors from $40/month.

6. Oyster HR

Oyster HR is a B Corp-certified global employment platform supporting hiring in 180+ countries. It focuses on employee experience, equity management, and compliance for remote-first and mission-driven organizations.

Key services:

• EOR services with automated compliance and onboarding in 180+ countries.
• Equity management and IP protection for distributed teams.
• Global payroll with expense, allowance, and bonus management across 130+ countries.
• Oyster Academy for employee professional development.

Pricing: EOR from $499/employee/month. Contractors from $29/month.

7. RemoFirst

RemoFirst is a cost-effective EOR provider focused on startups and small businesses, offering global hiring across 180+ countries at the lowest starting price in the market.

Key services:

• EOR services with compliant contracts and onboarding in 180+ countries.
• International payroll, tax filings, and benefits administration.
• Contractor management with misclassification protection.
• No minimum contract terms or employee count requirements.

Pricing: EOR from $199/employee/month. Contractors from $25/month.

8. Papaya Global

Papaya Global is an enterprise-grade workforce management platform offering EOR, global payroll, and contractor management across 160+ countries with AI-powered automation and deep workforce analytics.

Key services:

• EOR services with AI-powered compliance checks and payroll automation.
• Global payroll processing with real-time business intelligence and cost tracking.
• Contractor management and workforce analytics across 160+ countries.
• Integrations with BambooHR, NetSuite, and major HRIS platforms.

Pricing: EOR from $599/employee/month. Payroll from $15/employee/month.

9. G-P (Globalization Partners)

G-P is one of the pioneers of the EOR industry, founded in 2012. It operates in 180+ countries with 95% of employees on its platform hired through owned entities. Its G-P Gia AI advisor supports compliance, contracts, and HR inquiries.

Key services:

• EOR services with G-P Meridian Suite for full-cycle HR management.
• G-P Gia AI-powered compliance advisor for contracts and global HR queries.
• Global payroll and benefits administration with dedicated account managers.
• Integrations with BambooHR, ADP, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and more.

Pricing: Custom pricing based on team size, countries, and services.

10. Velocity Global (Pebl)

Velocity Global (now Pebl) is an established EOR provider founded in 2014, offering high-touch compliance and support services across 185+ countries with over 200 legal, HR, and payroll experts worldwide.

Key services:

• EOR services across 185+ countries with strong compliance focus.
• Global payroll and benefits administration with local currency support.
• Immigration and visa support for employee relocation.
• Dedicated account management with white-glove onboarding support.

Pricing: Custom pricing based on requirements.

If your hiring plans are focused on a specific market like India, a regional specialist delivers deeper compliance expertise, faster onboarding, and more responsive local support than global providers covering 150+ countries.

For a detailed comparison, check our guide on the best EOR service providers.

Already using an EOR but not getting the service you expected? Here's our step-by-step guide on how to switch EOR providers without disrupting your team.

Let's look at how to choose the right EOR software for your specific situation.

How do you choose the right EOR software for your business?[toc=Choosing the Right EOR Software]

Start with your hiring plan. The country you're hiring in, the size of your team, and how fast you need to move should drive every other decision. If you want a structured evaluation process, our EOR vendor selection framework walks through each step.

Here's what to look for when comparing EOR platforms:

1. Country coverage: Confirm the provider operates in your target countries through owned legal entities, not third-party partners.
2. Local compliance depth: Coverage in 150 countries doesn't mean equal expertise everywhere. Check for dedicated knowledge of your target market's labor laws and tax regulations.
3. Data security and privacy: Verify compliance with standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, or CCPA before sharing sensitive employee data. Here's what to look for in EOR data security.
4. Integration with existing tools: The platform should connect with your current HR and accounting systems without manual data re-entry.
5. Pricing transparency: Ask about FX markups, setup fees, and termination costs. The cheapest headline price isn't always the lowest total cost.
6. Onboarding speed: Some platforms onboard in 48 hours, others take weeks. If you're competing for talent, speed matters.
7. Support quality: A dedicated account manager who understands local employment laws beats a generic ticket system every time.
8. Entity ownership: Providers who own their local entities have direct control over compliance. Third-party partners add risk and slower response times.

Test the platform before committing. Request a demo, talk to the support team, and ask for client references in your target country.

If you're evaluating India-specific providers, here's a comparison of the top 10 EOR companies to help narrow your options.

Now let's look at why global tech companies choose Wisemonk when hiring in India.

Get Started with Wisemonk EOR for Your Global Expansion[toc=Get Started with Wisemonk EOR Software]

Wisemonk is a trusted India-specialist Employer of Record helping global companies hire, pay, and manage employees in India, without setting up a local entity. With deep expertise in Indian labor laws, tax compliance, and cross-border workforce management, we help businesses scale their India teams quickly while staying fully compliant.

Here's how we help global companies build teams in India:

• 48-hour onboarding: Your first hire gets a compliant contract in days, not months. No entity setup. No bureaucratic delays. Just fast, legal hiring through our owned Indian entity.
• Payroll on autopilot: Salaries, TDS, PF/ESI, professional tax, state-specific deductions, we run the entire payroll cycle so your team gets paid accurately, on time, every month in INR.
• Tax-optimized compensation: Our structuring strategies increase employee take-home pay by 15-20% while staying fully compliant. Use our salary calculator to see how CTC breaks down to in-hand salary.
• Benefits that win talent: Health insurance, life insurance, Provident Fund, meal and transport allowances, and PTO packages that match what India's top companies offer.
• Equipment, delivered: Laptops, devices, office setup procured, shipped, tracked, and retrieved. Your remote team is work-ready from day one.
• HR that actually responds: A dedicated account manager, not a ticket queue. Leave queries, Form 16 requests, documentation needs, resolved same day by our India-based specialists.
• Compliance across 28 states: Indian labor laws are complex and constantly evolving. We track every update, adjust contracts automatically, and keep you penalty-free across PF, ESI, gratuity, bonus, and minimum wage regulations.
• Beyond EOR: Managed payroll, contractor payments with misclassification protection, recruitment across engineering, design, and GTM roles, background verification, and GCC setup, all from one platform.

While India is our core strength, we're expanding rapidly into key global markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond. With Wisemonk, you get a reliable partner for your India operations and your broader global hiring journey.

Ready to scale your global team fast, compliant, and without the headaches? Talk to our team today!

Already with another EOR? Here's how to switch to Wisemonk without disrupting your team's payroll or compliance.

What our clients say

Companies from the US, UK, and Europe trust us to build their teams compliantly and fast.

Here's what our clients say:

"I'm very happy that I discovered Wisemonk. They have been a pure pleasure to work with, and their attention to detail is impressive. They helped us understand their pricing model, find top-qualified individuals, interview them, and then onboard them. I gave them criteria for the type of people we sought, and they delivered. The individuals they were able to find have been some of the best engineers I have ever worked with. I recommend Wisemonk to anyone who is in need of staffing assistance."
- Dan Sampson, Head of Engineering at Cobu

"Working with the Wisemonk team in India has been a genuinely positive experience from day one. They've been consistently accessible and are building fantastic relationships with our local team. As someone based in the UK, I value the quality of compliance Wisemonk brings — I have full confidence when it comes to financial, legal, and HR matters. They've ensured our team is managed in line with local employment law and have also been flexible when we've wanted to go beyond statutory requirements. Whether it's increasing annual leave or tailoring health insurance, they've offered clear guidance to help us enhance the benefits we provide. It's been a great partnership."
- Lisa Jones, Chief People Officer at Couch Health

"Wisemonk is a key partner for EOM-Energy O&M Services, playing an essential role in supporting our operations. Their seamless payment solutions make transactions not only simple and fast but also reliable. The team’s responsiveness, professionalism, and proactive approach give us complete confidence in every interaction. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration, using Wisemonk both for Employer of Record services and for recruitment support, to help us expand our team in India in the short and medium term."
- José Enrique Montero Pérez, CEO at Couch Health