If you're growing your global workforce — or need to hire employees internationally for the first time — navigating employment laws can feel intimidating and confusing.
However, an Employer of Record (EOR) like RemoFirst can help smooth the way.
EORs simplify global hiring and workforce management by taking on HR duties such as payroll services and benefits management and ensuring compliance with local employment laws for remote teams.
While we think we're the best choice for your EOR needs when it comes to international hiring, in the spirit of fairness and transparency, we'll compare our benefits and key features to those of one of our competitors, Multiplier.
Key takeaways:
- Multiplier and RemoFirst are both EOR providers with a broad global presence, allowing your business to recruit, onboard, manage, and pay remote talent in 180+ different countries (RemoFirst) and 150+ countries (Multiplier).
- RemoFirst's affordable rates and lack of minimums make us a top choice for companies seeking to employ global talent, whether it's 100 employees or just one.
- Multiplier may be a good choice for medium-to-large businesses that want to integrate an EOR service with their existing HR tools.
RemoFirst vs. Multiplier
RemoFirst and Multiplier might seem similar at first glance; after all, they're both Employers of Record, right? However, from employee pricing to customer support, all EORs take a slightly different approach to managing global employment.
RemoFirst Features
RemoFirst's platform streamlines complex tasks, including processing multi-currency payroll for your global team, all within a user-friendly interface.
Account managers ensure you have the dedicated support and assistance you need throughout your partnership with RemoFirst.
Our RemoHealth benefits make it easy to offer personalized and private medical insurance to your employees.
Multiplier Features
From filing to issuance, Multiplier’s Easy Visa service helps offer immigration support for employees in 140+ countries.
Multiplier can help you pay freelancers and assess whether your new talent should be classified as a contractor or an employee.
Contracts are offered in bilingual formats to ensure employers and employees can easily understand them.
RemoFirst Pricing
RemoFirst offers transparent and competitive pricing with no hidden fees, starting at $199 per person/month.
RemoFirst’s pricing to manage and pay contractors starts at $25 per contractor/month. There are no required minimums.
In addition, RemoFirst offers a free contractor management option employers can use to onboard contractors and perform background checks.
Multiplier Pricing
Like RemoFirst, Multiplier doesn't charge hidden fees. Multiplier's pricing model starts at $400 per person/month and includes employment contracts, global payroll, and expense and leave management.
Contractor pricing starts at $40 per person/month, and services include determining if a hire should be classified as an employee or freelancer and local benefits administration options.
RemoFirst Customer Support
RemoFirst goes beyond basic support. Each business is paired with a dedicated account manager who offers 24/5 customer service to answer your questions about managing benefits, visas, payroll, HR integrations, and more.
Multiplier Customer Support
Multiplier offers 24/5 customer support from a local customer success manager.
RemoFirst Contractors
Employing international contractors comes with unique compliance challenges. It can be difficult to know whether talent should be classified as an employee or a contractor. However, misclassifying your employees is a costly mistake.
RemoFirst helps you navigate these complexities and avoid legal penalties, offering a platform that streamlines payments, ensures adherence to local laws, minimizes misclassification risks, and helps you automatically file 1099-NEC forms for U.S.-based contractors.
Multiplier Contractors
Multiplier’s contractor management platform automates contract generation and handles the complexities of local compliance, allowing you to recruit, employ, and manage a global network of freelancers.
RemoFirst Visas and Work Permits
Our RemoVisa team streamlines the process of applying for visas and work permits for your international team in over 85 countries.
When you contact us for visa assistance, we'll first ask you some questions to better understand the employee's role, citizenship, and salary details. Once you and the employee gather the necessary paperwork, we'll submit the visa or permit application on their behalf.
Multiplier Visas and Work Permits
Multiplier visa experts manage the entire work visa process to accelerate visa applications and keep everyone informed through transparent progress tracking. This includes sponsoring new employees and helping to relocate existing talent.
RemoFirst or Multiplier: Which is Right for Your Business?
RemoFirst and Multiplier offer powerful Employer of Record services for building international teams, but each company caters to different business needs.
- RemoFirst is proud to offer the most competitive pricing in the EOR space. Additionally, our user-friendly interface and rapid onboarding process make us an excellent option for companies of all sizes, prioritizing cost-effectiveness and speed.
- Multiplier offers features like multi-currency payroll management, automated contract generation, and expert support for navigating complex local labor laws.
While Multiplier can be a good fit for specific companies, we firmly believe that RemoFirst can best provide your company with the EOR services your team needs, with the best customer service support and the best price.
Ready to expand your global team? Book a demo today to find out how RemoFirst can help.
