# RemoFirst Alternatives and Competitors: 6 EOR Options Compared > Machine-readable page from Employ Borderless (https://employborderless.com/), an independent advisory platform for global hiring solutions. > Canonical page: https://employborderless.com/review/remofirst-alternatives/ > Methodology: how providers are researched, tested and scored is documented at https://employborderless.com/methodology/. > Disclosure: Employ Borderless is free to use. We may earn a referral fee from some providers; this never affects a score or ranking position (https://employborderless.com/disclosure/). > Last updated: 2026-10-15 We independently research and review the top alternatives so you don't have to. **Top pick: Remote.** Of the 6 providers ranked, Remote places first with an overall score of 4.5 out of 5. Best for: Teams that need the provider itself to be the legal employer. Full review: https://employborderless.com/review/remote/ RemoFirst is the best-value employer of record we have reviewed, with its employer of record service from $199 per employee per month. If the monthly fee and fast human support decide it, it does that job. Our RemoFirst review names three situations where another provider fits better: you need the provider itself to be the legal employer, you are a large company with procurement and reporting requirements, or you only hire in the United States. Each of those points to a different provider. Below, we compare the three alternatives our review points to, say which situation each one fits, and add three more providers we review. ## The ranking | # | Provider | Score | Pricing | Best for | |---:|---|---:|---:|---| | 1 | Remote | 4.5 out of 5 | $699/mo | Teams that need the provider itself to be the legal employer | | 2 | Multiplier | 4.5 out of 5 | $459/mo | Growing and mid-market teams that want compliance strength at a lower fee than the enterprise platforms | | 3 | Deel | 4.5 out of 5 | $599/mo | Large teams where reporting, integrations and a wide product stack decide it | | 4 | Hire with Columbus | 4.5 out of 5 | $179/mo | teams hiring five or more people who want low, predictable pricing | | 5 | Native Teams | 4.1 out of 5 | $99/mo | small teams that want a low-cost EOR with payments built in | | 6 | Pebl (formerly Velocity Global) | 4.5 out of 5 | $399/mo | mid-to-large companies where compliance risk matters more than cost | ### 1. Remote Remote is an Employer of Record (EOR) service that helps companies hire international employees without creating local entities. It was founded in 2019 by Job van der Voort and Marcelo Lebre, both former GitLab executives. The company has raised more than $500 million and expanded quickly. They now support hiring in 186+ countries. The platform manages the full employment cycle through a centralized dashboard (compliant contracts, onboarding, payroll, benefits, taxes, and termination). A key standout: owned entities Remote stands out in the industry because they own and directly operate legal entities in each country instead of relying on third-party partners, which is not the case with all providers. This wholly owned structure gives the company full control over employment tasks and compliance. What this means for you: Remote is a good fit for businesses that prioritize compliance and risk management when expanding into new markets because the platform keeps employment responsibilities in-house. Third-party rating average: 4.7 out of 5. Full review: https://employborderless.com/review/remote/ ### 2. Multiplier Multiplier is an Employer of Record (EOR) and a global employment platform. Companies use it to hire and manage international team members without establishing local entities. Sagar Khatri, Amritpal Singh, and Vamsi Krishna founded the company in 2020. It's headquartered in New York, United States, and has secured over $77 million in funding since launch. How Multiplier works Multiplier manages employment operations across 171 countries. The core services they offer are: - Compliance management: Multiplier manages local employment laws and requirements. - Payroll processing: International payments run through the system. - Benefits administration: Companies can provide employee benefits without setting up local programs. - Contractor management: Businesses can manage both full employees and contractors in one place. Most companies can start hiring internationally within days instead of waiting months for entity setup. Who Multiplier is for Multiplier is a great fit for small to medium-sized businesses and startups entering global markets. Benefit for clients: You can hire in 171 countries through one platform without setting up local entities. Helpful reads: Best Employer of Record (EOR) for startups Third-party rating average: 4.8 out of 5. Full review: https://employborderless.com/review/multiplier/ ### 3. Deel Deel is an Employer of Record (EOR) and a global payroll platform. Companies use it to hire, pay, and manage international contractors and full-time employees without setting up local entities. Alex Bouaziz, Shuo Wang, and Ofer Simon founded the company in 2019. Deel is headquartered in San Francisco and has raised more than $980 million in seven funding rounds. The platform is now valued at $17.3 billion. How Deel works Deel supports hiring and payroll across 153 countries. Companies typically use the platform for the following services: - Employer of Record (EOR): Deel becomes the legal employer in the target country while you manage the day-to-day work - Contractor management: Allow clients to hire, manage, and pay independent contractors in multiple countries through a single platform. - Contractor of Record (COR): Deel takes on the liability, manages all HR/admin, and handles the risk for you. - Global payroll: Clients submit payroll data and approve it in one dashboard, and Deel handles taxes, deductions, and currency conversions automatically. Note: The main difference between contractor management and Contractor of Record services is who bears the legal risk and responsibility: you (with a standard Deel contractor service) or Deel (with COR). Onboarding In most cases, contracts are generated automatically based on the country, reviewed right on the platform, and approved in a few steps. What this means for you: you can hire in established markets within days. They’re also likely to find better contract standardization, clear compliance guidance, and faster onboarding compared to smaller regional providers. Third-party rating average: 4.8 out of 5. Full review: https://employborderless.com/review/deel/ ### 4. Hire with Columbus Hire with Columbus is an Employer of Record (EOR) service that enables companies to hire and pay international employees without establishing local legal entities. Operating as a high-volume discount provider, Columbus has positioned itself on price by buying capacity in bulk. When you use Hire with Columbus, they technically employ workers through their partner entities in 193 countries. Columbus manages the legal employment paperwork, local tax compliance, payroll processing, and benefits administration, while you handle day-to-day work management. This arrangement saves the 3-6 months and $15,000-$50,000 typically required for foreign entity establishment. The platform serves two primary functions: - Full EOR services for companies hiring employees internationally - Contractor management for businesses working with global freelancers What distinguishes Columbus is their pricing model, at $179 per employee per month, they offer a 10% discount on standard market rates through volume aggregation. This approach makes enterprise-level EOR services accessible to smaller businesses that previously couldn't afford international expansion. Hire with Columbus operates through strategic partnerships with established EOR providers, negotiating bulk rates based on aggregate client volumes. That is how the price is lower without the service being thinner, and compliance still runs through the partner in each country. Third-party rating average: 5.0 out of 5. Full review: https://employborderless.com/review/hire-with-columbus/ ### 5. Native Teams Native Teams is a global Employer of Record and payment platform that helps companies hire employees and manage contractors across the 95+ countries it lists (without setting up local entities). Founded in 2020 in Skopje, North Macedonia. The platform operates as a legal employer on behalf of client companies, handling employment contracts, payroll processing, tax compliance, and benefits administration in each country. Companies manage daily work assignments while Native Teams handles the legal and administrative burden. One platform for employees and contractors Native Teams combines traditional EOR services with freelancer payment tools. Companies can hire full-time employees at $99 monthly per person or manage contractors at $19 monthly per person. The platform includes multi-currency wallets, payment cards, and dedicated IBAN accounts. The company focuses on European markets where they maintain a strong local presence and expertise, but they also support global hiring. Their tiered pricing model scales with employee salaries. That's valuable for companies hiring in markets with lower compensation levels compared to flat-rate competitors. Third-party rating average: 4.3 out of 5. Full review: https://employborderless.com/review/native-teams/ ### 6. Pebl (formerly Velocity Global) Pebl is an AI-powered Employer of Record platform that rebranded from Velocity Global in September 2025. Founded in 2014 by Ben Wright, the company (as Velocity Global) was an early mover in the EOR category and now operates across 175 countries through a mix of owned entities and trusted local partners. When you hire through Pebl, it becomes the legal employer for your international team, handling contracts, payroll, taxes, benefits and compliance while you manage the day-to-day work. Its AI assistant, Alfie, automates compliance checks, gives instant cost estimates, and guides you through local regulatory requirements, which can bring time-to-hire down to as little as 24 hours. The platform covers several core services: - EOR for companies without a local entity - Global payroll for existing operations - Immigration and visa support - Benefits administration worldwide What sets Pebl apart is a decade of compliance expertise, backed by 200+ in-house legal and tax specialists and support in 50+ languages. That makes it a fit for mid-to-large companies hiring across multiple countries where compliance risk matters more than headline cost. Pebl lists EOR pricing at $399 per month per employee. Third-party rating average: 4.5 out of 5. Full review: https://employborderless.com/review/pebl/ ## Selection criteria We compared each alternative against the three situations our RemoFirst review flags: a provider that owns its legal entities, enterprise reporting and integrations, and hiring only in the United States. Prices are the providers' published starting prices for employer of record services, checked in October 2026. ## Frequently asked questions ### What are the best RemoFirst alternatives? It depends on why you're leaving. Remote employs people through its own entities if the provider must be the legal employer. Multiplier and Deel suit large companies with procurement requirements, with Deel the stronger fit when reporting and integrations decide it. For US-only hiring, a domestic payroll product from Remote or Deel costs less than any employer of record. ### Is there a cheaper alternative to RemoFirst? Not among the providers on this page: RemoFirst starts from $199 per employee per month, against Multiplier's $459 with annual billing, Deel's $599 and Remote's $699. Our cheapest employer of record list compares the lowest published prices we track. ### Does RemoFirst own its legal entities? In most countries, no. RemoFirst works through a partner network: your contract is with RemoFirst, while the legal employer is usually an independent in-country partner. Ask for the employing entity in each of your countries in writing before signing. ### How do I choose between RemoFirst alternatives? Start with the reason you're leaving: owned entities, enterprise reporting, or US-only hiring. Then ask two providers the same questions in the same week: who will employ your hire, the all-in monthly cost, the deposit and the exchange rate.