Choosing the right Employer of Record (EOR) is essential if you're planning to hire international talent.
RemoFirst and Globalization Partners (G-P) are two leading EOR providers that help companies hire, onboard, and manage global talent without establishing local entities in those countries.
We compare the two EOR services across key areas — product features, integrations, pricing structure, ease of use, and customer support — to help you determine which EOR best fits your global employment needs.
Key takeaways:
- RemoFirst is ideal for startups and small businesses building a global team in new markets due to its cost-effective, transparent pricing and fast onboarding.
- Pricing starts at only $199 per person/month at RemoFirst, and it costs $25 per person/month to hire and pay contractors.
- Globalization Partners often caters to large companies that need an enterprise-level global hiring solution for their distributed teams.
- Globalization Partners owns their own legal entities in the majority of the countries it offers EOR services, giving it more direct operational control, but also works with some local partners.
RemoFirst vs. Globalization Partners
Both RemoFirst and Globalization Partners are EORs that enable companies to hire international talent while ensuring compliance with all local employment laws. However, key differences between the two may make one of them a better choice for your business.
RemoFirst Features
RemoFirst's intuitive, easy-to-use platform makes managing employees and handling everything from onboarding to global payroll solutions and benefits administration simple.
We offer more comprehensive coverage, deeper local expertise, and flexible pricing to make global employment more accessible for businesses of all sizes.
Our exclusive local partners possess deep subject matter expertise and possess 20+ years of experience on average managing global payroll, processing $15B+.
Remofirst provides top-tier private medical insurance in over 185 countries, offering some of the best global coverage available. With RemoHealth Local, you get even more personalized, locally tailored benefits.
You'll be assigned a dedicated account manager to answer all of your questions and ensure you get the most out of our platform. We provide real-time assistance via chat, email, and phone.
Globalization Partners Features
Their all-in-one platform handles employment contracts, payroll, benefits, tax filings, and compliance, allowing businesses to onboard employees quickly and stay compliant with local labor laws.
With in-country experts, they offer strong risk management and ensure adherence to complex regulations. The platform also includes customizable reporting and analytics, along with employee self-service tools for managing personal details, pay stubs, and requests.
Globalization Partners owns and operates its own legal entities in numerous countries instead of relying solely on expert partners in those nations.
Its AI assistant, G-P Gia, is designed to help with everything from composing interview questions to writing employee contracts.
Globalization Partners offers different service packages that cater to complex enterprise business needs, providing tailored solutions for large-scale global hiring, compliance management, and workforce expansion.
These packages often include advanced support, customized onboarding workflows, and dedicated account management to meet the unique demands of multinational organizations.
RemoFirst Pricing
We pride ourselves on our affordable and transparent pricing. Our price per employee starts at $199 per person/month and it costs $25 per person/month for contractors. There are no hidden fees, so you'll always know upfront exactly what your total costs will be.
Globalization Partners Pricing
Globalization Partners doesn't publicly list its employee pricing, so you must contact them directly for pricing details. But often cited as one of the more expensive EORs on the market. Additionally, the Contractor pricing starts at $39 per person/month.
RemoFirst Customer Support
Every customer is assigned a dedicated account manager, and customer support is available 24/5 for both hiring managers and employees. You can also use our embedded chat function to discuss specific needs or ask questions.
Globalization Partners Customer Support
Each client is assigned a dedicated customer success manager and clients have access to 24/7 support through multiple channels, including email, phone, chat, help desk, and a knowledge base.
RemoFirst Contractors
Customers can manage and pay international contractors in 150+ countries. Our integrated time-tracking tool allows contractors to log their hours directly into the system, and you can approve payments in one click and pay contractors in their local currency.
Learn more about how RemoFirst makes it a breeze to hire contractors in the U.S. (we even file the 1099-NEC form on your behalf) and worldwide.
Globalization Partners Contractors
Globalization Partners' platform enables you to submit invoices on behalf of your contractors and supports multiple payment options in more than 190 markets. It also has an AI tool to cross-check contracts against local labor laws and flag potential errors.
RemoFirst Visas and Work Permits
The RemoFirst team assesses the eligibility and costs of acquiring visas and work permits for your employees and submits applications on your behalf in more than 85 countries. Plus, our team of HR and legal experts handles all the administration to expedite the process.
Globalization Partners Visas and Work Permits
Globalization Partners sponsors employment visas and helps employees with visa applications and renewals. Immigration services are built into the platform.
RemoFirst or Globalization Partners: Which EOR Solution Is Right for Your Business?
If you are a startup or a small- to medium-sized business, hiring just one to three international employees, or are simply cost-conscious, then RemoFirst is the solution for you. We offer the most affordable pricing with a fixed flat rate and no hidden fees.
RemoFirst's intuitive platform and rapid onboarding process make us ideal for fast hiring needs. We can get employees fully onboarded and ready to work in as little as 24 hours.
If you're a large business looking to hire a high volume of international employees to grow your global workforce, Globalization Partners, with its enterprise-grade solutions and wide range of services and HR management software integrations, might be a better fit for you.
Also, if you're in the market for additional hiring, onboarding, and compliance support, Globalization Partners' AI assistant may be what you're looking for.
Want to learn more about how RemoFirst makes international hiring straightforward and affordable? Book a demo.
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