Lano review 2026: pricing, verdict & alternatives
Lano is the European payroll-unification play, from €499 per employee per month across the 186 countries and territories we have verified; skip it if you need advanced analytics, a mobile app, or heavyweight compliance tooling.
Robbin Schuchmann
Co-founder, Employ Borderless
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What is Lano?
Lano is a global employment platform covering 186 countries, with employer of record from $499 per employee per month. It also sells global payroll and contractor management, so employees and freelancers run in one place.
Lano employs through local partners rather than its own entities. Day to day that is invisible; it matters when something goes wrong in one country and the answer depends on the partner there, so ask who the employer on paper will be in each of your markets.
Our verdict is that Lano suits European companies running payroll across several countries with a mix of contractors and staff, and that the gaps are a missing mobile app and thin workforce analytics. Its public ratings come from small samples, a G2 rating of 4 from 17 reviews, so the review leans on what the platform does rather than on scores.
Lano is a complete global employment platform that simplifies international hiring and workforce management. It stands out by offering both contractor management and Employer of Record (EOR) services through a single, intuitive platform, helping businesses build and manage their global teams without the complexity typically associated with international expansion.
Lano's core strength lies in its flexible approach to global employment, combining strong contractor management tools with full-service EOR services. This dual capability allows companies to easily adapt their hiring strategy based on their needs - whether engaging contractors for project-based work or bringing on full-time employees in new markets. The platform is particularly well-suited for growing businesses that need a able to grow service to manage both types of workers through a unified interface.
What sets Lano apart is its focus on providing a smooth experience for both employers and workers. The platform offers features like automated onboarding, compliant contracts, simple global payments, and complete compliance support across multiple countries. It caters to businesses of all sizes, from startups making their first international hires to established companies managing diverse global teams.
- Founded
- 2018
How much does Lano cost?
Lano pricing starts from €499 per employee/month for employer of record.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Employer of record | €499per employee/month |
Pricing sourced from Lano's pricing page · verified Oct 2026
What Lano’s headline price doesn’t include
Fully-loaded EOR cost runs well beyond the per-employee rate once deposits, FX margins and one-off fees land. These are the ones we could source for Lano.
| Fee | Amount | Disclosure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FX / currency markup | 1.25% | Published | Jul 2026 |
| Security deposit | 1 month | Published | Jul 2026 |
| Setup fee | — | Not published | Oct 2026 |
| Offboarding fee | — | Not published | Oct 2026 |
| Off-cycle payroll run | — | Not published | Oct 2026 |
| Contract amendment | — | Not published | Oct 2026 |
| Benefits markup | — | Not published | Oct 2026 |
| Minimum term | — | Not published | Oct 2026 |
Published fees are stated on Lano’s own site; contract-only fees are documented but appear only in the agreement or a quote — confirm them in writing before you sign. Not published means we searched Lano’s own site for this fee and found no stated figure — ask for it in writing, since unpublished is not the same as zero. Fees not listed are undocumented, not necessarily zero. Every figure is sourced and dated · latest check Oct 2026.
Before you sign, ask Lano to confirm in writing
Undocumented fees only bind the provider once they are on paper. Where we have found a published figure it is named below; where we have not, ask for the number.
- The security deposit: Lano publishes 1 month. Confirm your quote matches it. source
- The FX markup: Lano publishes 1.25%. Confirm your quote matches it. source
- In writing: what offboarding or termination costs when an employee leaves. We found no figure for it on Lano's own pages when we last looked in October 2026.
- In writing: any one-time setup or onboarding fees per employee. We found no figure for it on Lano's own pages when we last looked in October 2026.
- In writing: the minimum contract term and what early exit costs. We found no figure for it on Lano's own pages when we last looked in October 2026.
Which teams should choose Lano?
Tell us four things about your team and we will tell you what we would do in that situation. The answer comes from the same seven situations we put every provider through, so this review and the next one are judged the same way.
Cheapest compliant option
From €499 per employee per month, well above the budget tier.
For this situation we would look at RemoFirst first. That is a better fit for what you described, not a better provider.
Should you choose Lano?
Our call for seven common situations, from the same documented criteria we apply to every provider. Where a competitor fits better, we link our review of it.
| Your situation | Our call | Why | Better for this situation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote-first, hiring employees in 5+ countries | Consider | Works when consolidated payroll is the goal; at €499 the pure hiring itself costs less elsewhere. | RemoFirst review |
| Contractors only, no employees | Consider | One payroll layer across mixed teams is the real pitch; for pure contractor risk transfer, Deel’s Contractor of Record leads. | Deel review |
| Cheapest compliant option | Look elsewhere | From €499 per employee per month, well above the budget tier. | RemoFirst review |
| Mid-market, around 250 employees | Consider | Strong if consolidated European payroll drives the decision; otherwise the platform runs thin. | Multiplier review |
| US-only startup, under 50 people | Look elsewhere | An EOR is the wrong construct for US-only hiring; a domestic payroll product costs a fraction. | Remote reviewDeel review |
| Enterprise, 1,000+ employees | Look elsewhere | Analytics and custom reporting are the named gaps at this scale. | Remote reviewDeel review |
| Regulated industry, compliance first | Look elsewhere | Lano’s own positioning excludes strictly regulated organizations, and compliance scores 4.1 out of 5. | Remote review |
When not to use Lano
Analytics or a mobile app is a core requirement.
Lano ships no mobile app and limited workforce analytics; look at Deel.
You operate under strict industry regulation.
Their own positioning points regulated organizations elsewhere; Remote brings verified owned entities and stronger compliance scores.
Budget decides it.
From €499 per employee per month; RemoFirst starts at a published $199.
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How does Lano score?
4.2 out of 5 on the Employ Borderless Standard · 9 of 10 pillars rated · 16 of 26 reviewed
Each pillar is scored out of 5 in half steps, from our research, customer evidence and the provider’s published data. The terracotta mark on each row is the average of the 26 EOR providers we rate, so a row that runs past it is above the field.
field average
Measured
- Pricingprice list, verified 1 October 2026
- Country coverage186 coverage rows
- Compliancecontract and policy review
- Integrationspublished list
Judged, from research and customer evidence
- Customer supporttested response times
- User experiencehands-on demo
- Featureshands-on demo
- Securitypolicy review
- Analytics and reportinghands-on demo
- Mobile appNot verified
Not verified means we have not checked whether Lano offers it; it is left out of the average.
Why 4.2
- Strongest
- Country coverage.
- Also strong
- Pricing and security. Lano is in the second-highest tier ($551 to $599) for EOR rates.
- Loses points
- User experience. I gave Lano 4.0 out of 5 here because the platform works once you learn your way around.
- Not verified
- Mobile app. We have not checked whether Lano offers it, so it is left out of the average.
Read the pillar notes
Pricing
Lano is in the second-highest tier ($551 to $599) for EOR rates. The platform costs far more than budget providers, so the rating is a modest 4.2 out of 5.
Country coverage
A coverage of around 170 countries puts Lano in the third coverage tier and earns the platform a strong 4.7 out of 5.
Compliance
I gave Lano 4.1 out of 5 because it covers standard employment compliance well across many countries. Local partners handle contracts, payroll rules, and statutory requirements.
Customer support
I gave Lano a solid 4.0 out of 5 because support is reliable for most requests. Account managers are helpful during onboarding and for platform questions. Issues that involve local partners can take longer to resolve, which brings the score down slightly.
Features
I gave Lano 4.1 out of 5 here because it covers the core needs well. EOR services, contractor management, payroll consolidation, and payments all live in one platform.
Security
I’m rating Lano 4.2 out of 5 for security because it meets standard expectations. The platform holds SOC 2 Type II certification and follows GDPR requirements.
The partner model means data is shared across multiple parties, which I’m not a fan of, and we have not seen a reported problem from it.
User experience
I gave Lano 4.0 out of 5 here because the platform works once you learn your way around. The main dashboard makes payroll and payments easy to follow.
Setup takes some effort, and a few tasks feel less intuitive than they should, especially when partner tools are involved.
Analytics and reporting
This score reflects strong visibility into payroll costs and financial data across countries. Reporting works well for budgeting and cost tracking. The limitation is depth, since the platform focuses on payroll rather than broader workforce or performance analytics.
Integrations
This score reflects solid coverage for common HRIS and accounting systems. Lano supports the integrations most companies rely on, with API access for custom needs.
Why you can trust our reviews
We combine structured research with real-world global hiring experience. Our methodology is built by operators who've spent years working with EOR, PEO, and payroll providers across multiple markets.
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What Lano does well
Wide country coverage
Supports hiring in more than 170 countries for both employees and contractors.
One payroll view
Employees, contractors, and internal staff appear in one dashboard.
Easy worker changes
Contractors can move to employee roles without switching systems.
Clear pricing
Base costs are published and easy to understand.
Strong Europe support
Better consistency and local knowledge in EU countries.
Where Lano falls short
No dedicated mobile app
The platform relies on browser access, with most administrative tasks designed for desktop use.
Setup takes time
Initial setup and integrations need hands-on work.
Fewer integrations
A smaller set of built-in connections than large platforms.
Limited reviews
Fewer user reviews give potential clients less information.
What are the features of Lano?
4.1 out of 5field average 4.3I gave Lano 4.1 out of 5 here because it covers the core needs well. EOR services, contractor management, payroll consolidation, and payments all live in one platform.
Lano covers the core services required for international employment. The platform supports both employees and contractors across more than 170 countries through a single system.
The key features of the Lano platform are:
Key features
- Global EOR services
- Hire employees in 170+ countries without setting up local entities.
- Contractor management
- Manage international contractors with compliant contracts, invoicing, and payments for €20 per month (around $22 USD).
- Payroll consolidation
- View payroll data for employees, contractors, and internal staff in one dashboard.
- Multi-currency wallet
- Send payments in 28 currencies with local transfers and automatic conversion.
- Compliance support:
- Handle contracts, payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits through local partners.
- HRIS integrations
- Sync employee data with platforms like HiBob, Workday, and Personio.
- Cost tracking
- Monitor payroll costs by country, department, and worker type.
- Flexible scaling
- Start with contractors, move to EOR, and transition to entities without changing systems.
What are the benefits of Lano?
What you get out of it once the contracts are signed, and what you stop having to run yourself.
- Simpler operations
- Employees, contractors, and payroll data live in one dashboard. Fewer logins and less manual cleanup.
- Faster hiring
- Partner coverage enables hiring in 170+ countries without entity setup delays.
- Lower admin load
- Contracts, payroll, taxes, and benefits are handled through the platform. Manual work is reduced.
- Flexible payments
- Pay workers in 28 currencies with local transfers and fewer fees.
- Easier growth
- Hire contractors first, move to EOR later, and scale without switching systems.
- European expertise
- Stronger coverage and more consistent compliance support in EU markets, where Lano has longer-standing partner relationships and regulatory experience.
What is the geographic coverage of Lano?
4.7 out of 5field average 4.1A coverage of around 170 countries puts Lano in the third coverage tier and earns the platform a strong 4.7 out of 5.
Lano supports Employer of Record and contractor management services in more than 170 countries. Coverage spans Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa. Countries restricted by EU or U.S. Sanctions are excluded.
Delivery model
Coverage is delivered through a partner-based model. Lano works with local providers in each country rather than operating owned legal entities. This structure allows rapid expansion and broad market access. Service depth and response times vary by country based on the local partner.
Europe is the platform’s strongest region. The company has longer-standing relationships and more consistent compliance support across EU markets.
Payroll currencies
The platform supports payments in 28 local currencies.
Supported currencies include major options such as USD, EUR, and GBP, along with regional currencies used across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Payments and reporting are handled through a single interface.
What this means for you: Lano's 170+ country reach comes through local partners rather than its own entities, so service depth and response times vary by market; Europe is its strongest region.
Lano covers 186 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, and more. Search below to check if your target country is supported.
- Belgium
- Germany
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
Lano pricing
4.2 out of 5field average 4.3Lano is in the second-highest tier ($551 to $599) for EOR rates. The platform costs far more than budget providers, so the rating is a modest 4.2 out of 5.
Lano pricing starts from €499 per employee/month for employer of record. Full price table and cost example
Lano lists EOR pricing at €499 per employee per month, or roughly $590 USD. No setup fee is listed for standard onboarding. The price covers core employment services and ongoing compliance support.
Included at this level:
Employment contracts
Payroll processing
Tax compliance
Statutory benefits
Ongoing legal support
Pricing is all-inclusive at the base tier. Budgeting is predictable once headcount is set.
Volume discounts may apply under annual contracts. Specific thresholds are not published.
Contractor management
Contractor management is priced at €19 per contractor per month, or about $22.5 USD. This rate sits at the lower end of the market.
The service covers:
Compliant contract generation
Automated invoice processing
Multi-currency payments
Compliance monitoring
This tier is often used to test new markets before hiring employees.
Payroll services
Lano separates payroll reporting from payroll execution. Payroll consolidation costs €3 per employee per month.
It centralizes payroll data from multiple countries and providers into one dashboard. Lano does not process payroll at this tier.
Multi-country payroll costs €19 per employee per country. Payroll is handled through local partners.
Setup costs increase as more countries are added. Monthly payroll fees begin after setup is complete.
Comparison by team size
The two tables below show the cost of Lano’s EOR services compare to other providers.
Use the slider in the second table to compare rates at different team sizes.
What this means for you: At EUR 499 per employee, Lano's all-inclusive base pricing is predictable once your headcount is set, though you will need to ask about volume discounts since the thresholds are not published.
What is the user experience of Lano like?
4.0 out of 5field average 4.2I gave Lano 4.0 out of 5 here because the platform works once you learn your way around. The main dashboard makes payroll and payments easy to follow.
Setup takes some effort, and a few tasks feel less intuitive than they should, especially when partner tools are involved.
Lano centers its interface on payroll consolidation. The dashboard presents employees, contractors, and payroll data in one place across countries and worker types. Global costs, upcoming payments, compliance status, and team-level data are visible from a single view.
This layout reduces the need to switch between systems. It works best for teams managing mixed workforces across multiple regions.
Onboarding and daily use
Employee onboarding follows a guided flow. The process covers document collection, contract e-signatures, and benefits enrollment. Contractors can submit invoices, track activity, and receive payments through a self-service portal.
Administrators can:
Set payment schedules
Configure basic automation
Generate payroll reports across countries
Most routine actions are available from the main dashboard.
Platform limitations
Some user reviews mention a learning curve during initial setup.
Configuration takes time, especially when connecting HR or accounting systems. Some features require multiple clicks. Compliance documents are not always easy to locate without prior familiarity.
Mobile access works through a browser. Key administrative features remain desktop-only.
Note: Some services are delivered through local partners rather than the core platform. In certain countries, partner tools operate separately from Lano’s interface. Issue resolution and document requests can take longer in those cases.
How is the customer support at Lano?
4.0 out of 5field average 4.3I gave Lano a solid 4.0 out of 5 because support is reliable for most requests. Account managers are helpful during onboarding and for platform questions. Issues that involve local partners can take longer to resolve, which brings the score down slightly.
Lano provides support through email and phone. The platform also offers a Help Center with documentation on employment rules, payments, and product features.
From what I’ve seen, public information does not specify formal support hours.
Each client is assigned an account manager.
This contact handles onboarding support, platform questions, and escalations. Implementation support is included during setup to configure workflows and connect existing systems. User feedback often describes the support team as responsive and knowledgeable about global employment topics.
Partner involvement
Employment services are delivered through local partners. Some support requests require coordination between Lano and the in-country provider. This applies to payroll corrections, compliance questions, and country-specific documentation.
User feedback shows mixed resolution timelines in these cases.
Some customers report timely responses from local partners. Others note delays when issues require escalation beyond Lano’s internal team.
Support performance varies by market. Feedback points to faster resolution in European countries with established partner relationships. Newer markets show longer response times in some cases.
What this means for you: Lano handles platform support and account management directly. Country-level issues involve an extra coordination step. Sometimes, resolution times depend on the local partner involved.
What integrations does Lano offer?
4.1 out of 5field average 4.0This score reflects solid coverage for common HRIS and accounting systems. Lano supports the integrations most companies rely on, with API access for custom needs.
Lano integrates with a range of HRIS and accounting systems used by international teams. Core HR integrations include HiBob, Personio, Workday, Zoho People, Sage, and Lucca.
These connections support employee data synchronization between Lano and existing HR systems.
Accounting integrations include QuickBooks, Xero, CANDIS, and DATEV. These connections focus on financial data transfer and payroll-related reporting. The HiBob integration supports scheduled synchronization through an API connection. Sync frequency and direction depend on configuration.
API access and custom connections
Lano provides API access and webhooks for custom integrations. Development teams can connect proprietary systems or specialized tools through the API. This approach is used by companies with internal platforms or non-standard workflows.
Additional integrations cover common business tools:
Collaboration and productivity platforms such as Google Drive, Jira, Microsoft tools, and Salesforce
E-signature platforms including Adobe Sign and DocuSign
Authentication systems such as Auth0 and Okta
Analytics and finance integrations include tools like Workday Adaptive Planning, Coupa, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
These connections support spend tracking and financial analysis rather than real-time workforce analytics.
Integration access and scope
Integrations are tied to Lano’s Intelligence module. Access requires an additional purchase beyond base platform pricing.
The official integration catalog lists a limited set of pre-built connections across HR, accounting, analytics, collaboration, and authentication categories. Coverage is narrower than platforms with large integration marketplaces.
What this means for you: Lano supports standard HRIS and accounting integrations used by international teams. Custom connections are possible through API access. Integration access adds cost and should be confirmed before purchase, especially for teams using specialized tools.
What analytics and reporting features does Lano include?
4.1 out of 5field average 4.0This score reflects strong visibility into payroll costs and financial data across countries. Reporting works well for budgeting and cost tracking. The limitation is depth, since the platform focuses on payroll rather than broader workforce or performance analytics.
Lano focuses its reporting on payroll consolidation and cost visibility. The main dashboard shows payroll expenses by country, legal entity, and department. Data reflects payroll runs, salaries, taxes, and EOR service fees.
Payroll and cost visibility
Standard reports cover payroll totals, salary data, and service costs. Teams can filter results by location, time period, or worker type. Exports can be scheduled for recurring reviews.
These reports are commonly used for:
Payroll and cost tracking by finance teams
Compensation oversight by HR
Workforce planning by operations
Lano also provides an Employment Cost Calculator as a separate tool.
The calculator estimates hiring costs before entering a new country. Users enter a location and gross salary. The output shows expected monthly and annual costs, including statutory charges and service fees.
The reporting layer is built for financial oversight and isn’t as broad for advanced workforce analytics or performance metrics (as that of some competitors).
What this means for you: Lano provides clear visibility into global payroll costs across countries and entities. The reporting supports budgeting and cost control. Teams that need deeper HR analytics might need to export the data and analyze it in other tools.
How secure is Lano?
4.2 out of 5field average 4.2I’m rating Lano 4.2 out of 5 for security because it meets standard expectations. The platform holds SOC 2 Type II certification and follows GDPR requirements.
The partner model means data is shared across multiple parties, which I’m not a fan of, and we have not seen a reported problem from it.
Lano holds SOC 2 Type II certification covering security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
The platform uses AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS 1.2 for data in transit. System access and data changes are logged and audited.
Infrastructure and controls
Lano runs on Google Cloud Platform infrastructure. Access is governed through role-based permissions. Data centers use physical safeguards such as biometric controls, security monitoring, and surveillance systems.
Authentication options include:
Okta
Auth0
Google authentication
OAuth2
All platform communication is secured through SSL and HTTPS protocols.
Lano operates under GDPR as a European company. Personal data is processed within EU regulatory requirements. Network security includes firewall protection and segmented environments. External auditors and data protection specialists conduct regular security reviews.
The platform relies on third-party partners for local employment services. Employee data is shared with both Lano and in-country partners for payroll and compliance processing. Each partner operates under its own security controls and data handling standards.
What this means for you: Lano meets standard SaaS security expectations through SOC 2 Type II certification and GDPR compliance. Data is processed across multiple entities due to the partner model.
What compliance standards does Lano meet?
4.1 out of 5field average 4.3I gave Lano 4.1 out of 5 because it covers standard employment compliance well across many countries. Local partners handle contracts, payroll rules, and statutory requirements.
Lano supports employment compliance through a network of local payroll and employment partners. The platform covers more than 170 countries using this model. Local partners handle country-specific requirements tied to payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits.
How compliance is handled
Compliance work is delivered at the country level through in-country providers. These partners apply local labor rules and statutory requirements as part of the Employer of Record service.
Standard compliance support includes:
Local employment contract generation
Payroll processing and tax handling
Statutory benefits administration
Country-specific employment requirements
Contracts reflect local standards for notice periods, termination terms, and required clauses. The platform provides access to documentation and guidance through its contract tools and help resources.
Compliance processes largely depend on local partners applying and maintaining current rules. Updates flow through the partner network rather than a single internal compliance team.
Based on my research, Lano has chosen partners well, and there are no significant compliance issues stemming from its partner approach.
Note: The platform is designed for standard employment scenarios. Public documentation does not describe specialized compliance coverage for heavily regulated industries such as healthcare or financial services.
I have not yet run a hands-on demo of Lano. This review is based on independent research: verified pricing pages, product documentation, aggregated user feedback from G2, Capterra, and Trustpilot, and community reports from Reddit and industry forums. When we complete a hands-on test-drive, this section will be updated with the full results.
What do Lano customers say?
Lano is rated on 3 independent review platforms that we neither run nor can edit. We read them as the record of what living with Lano is actually like, which is a different question from the one our own score answers. Read the review counts with some care: providers can ask their happiest customers for a review, and some run incentives to get them.
| Platform | Rating | Reviews | Who is rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.0 / 5 | 16 | Customers |
| Trustpilot | 2.9 / 5 | 2 | Customers |
| Capterra | 4.5 / 5 | 19 | Customers |
Across 37 customer reviews, we have not computed a weighted average. This is separate from our score and comes straight from each platform.
Frequently asked questions about Lano
Should I use Lano's contractor management or EOR service?
Why does Lano only support 28 currencies?
Is Lano suitable for small businesses and startups?
Does Lano support automated payroll processing?
Is Lano better than Rippling for EOR?
They are different products. Lano publishes EOR from $499 per employee per month and lists 186 countries; its public review footprint is small, 4.0 on G2 from 17 reviews. Rippling publishes no EOR price, lists 80 countries and has 4.8 on G2 from 13,370 reviews, most of them for its HR and payroll platform rather than EOR. If you already run HR on Rippling and hire in the countries it covers, staying inside it is the simpler path. If you need coverage beyond those 80 countries, or want a published price to budget against, Lano is the one to quote.
The facts in one line
Employ Borderless review: Lano, from €499 per employee per month, 186 countries and territories, overall 4.2 out of 5, evaluated September 2026.
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