Playroll Vs Globalization Partners: Choosing the Best EOR Platform

Looking for alternatives to Globalization Partners as an EOR service? With Playroll, you can avoid hidden pricing plans, and access personalized customer support for the whole team at no extra cost. Here's a deep-dive into pricing, support, coverage and more.

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Why Companies Choose Playroll Over Globalization Partners

Dedicated, Human Support

Each employer and employee get a dedicated point of contact at no extra cost.

Transparent Pricing

Save annually with transparent EOR pricing – no hidden fees.

Unmatched Flexibility

Tailored solutions and customization for all businesses – no add-on costs.

Hire in 180+ Countries

Scale faster with access to top talent in 180+ regions.

Playroll vs Globalization Partners Comparison

Enjoy easy-to-use global employment software at a fraction of the cost, all in one place. Compare the top features of Playroll and Globalization Partners.

In-Depth Pricing

Playroll's pricing is fixed and straightforward, with all service fees clear and transparent from the outset. You can hire full-time employees for just $399/month or contractors at $35/month in 180+ supported regions, and global payroll management costs $2.07/month per employee. Compliance, payroll and your employer taxes are taken care of as part of our fixed pricing. Enjoy dedicated support for both employers and employees, at no extra cost. Our visa support service is available as an additional service to all customers.

Globalization Partners splits their EOR product between a basic and premium offering, and doesn't disclose their pricing for these products publicly. This lack of transparency can make it difficult to adequately plan for the needs of your business. Many of their features are only available with their premium product, including dedicated support for employers, the ability to customize contracts and advanced reporting.

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Competitive Pricing

Employer of Record Pricing
Starting from $399/month, per employee.
Not publicly disclosed.
Contractor Management Pricing
Flat fee, $35/month, per contractor.
Starts at $39/month per contractor.
Global Payroll Management
Flat fee, $2.07/month per employee.
Not available.

Customer Support

Playroll has a comprehensive support system, including a dedicated customer support manager for employers and employees alike, with a team of experts to advise you on compensation, local employee benefits, and immigration. This ensures personalized support for your business and employees.

Globalization Partners only provides a dedicated customer success manager on their premium plan, otherwise relying on email and a chat bot to provide support. Public reviews report slow service from multiple points of contact, with delays in response times.

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Dedicated Human Support For Your People Problems

Employer Support
Yes
Costs extra.
Employee Support
Yes
No dedicated support.
Fast Response Time
Within 1.5 hours.
Long wait times.
Multi-Channel Support
Yes
Yes
Employee Portal
Yes
Yes
Reporting & Analytics
Yes
Advanced reporting costs extra.
Avg. Time to Onboard
1-2 Days.
N/A
Global Insights
Global hiring guides for 180+ countries.
Guidance for less than 160 countries.

Employer of Record Capabilities

With a footprint in 180+ countries and a large network of owned entities, Playroll takes care of localized payroll, employee benefits, taxes, and compliance for your team, no matter where they are. Additionally, Playroll is flexible when it comes to changing any employee's employment contract to suit the specific needs of all our clients.

While Globalization Partners offers similar global coverage, their EOR fees are unclear and not publicly disclosed, though high monthly costs have been reported. In contrast, Playroll's EOR product is transparent, competitively priced, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Plus, many valuable features, such as customizable contracts and dedicated support, are only available on Globalization Partners' premium plan, which drives up costs even further.

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Comprehensive EOR Coverage

Country Availability to Hire
180+ countries serviced.
180+ countries serviced.
Localized Employee Benefits And Administration
Yes
Yes
Flexible Contracts
Yes
Costs extra.

What You
Get With Us

0
+
Global Country
Coverage
0
+
In-House Legal
and Tax Experts
0
x
0
Dedicated Employer
& Employee Support
0
+
Currencies
Supported

Contractor Management Capabilities

Playroll's contractor management platform includes invoice management and payments at a flat fee of $35 per contractor per month in over 180 countries. Our platform allows contractors to easily submit invoices for approval and receive payment in their local currency. Playroll's misclassification assessments is included in base pricing, for all 180+ supported regions.

Globalization Partners has more expensive pricing for contractors that starts from $39/month. These differences in cost can add up in the long-term, especially if you're also making use of their EOR services in addition to hiring contractors. Their misclassification support is available in less than 50 countries.

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Global Contractor Management

Global Payments
Yes
Yes
Country Availability
180+ countries serviced.
180+ countries serviced.
Localized Contracts
Yes
Yes
Tax Document Management
Yes
Yes
Contractor To Employee Conversion
Yes
Yes
Free Misclassification Assessments
Yes
Limited

Global Payroll Management Capabilities

Playroll's global payroll solution covers 180+ territories in one platform, automating processes, detecting variances, and offering financial visibility in your preferred currency. It syncs seamlessly with your existing operations and in-country payroll vendors and can parse any data source, reducing administrative hours and costs.

Unlike Playroll, Globalization Partners doesn't provide global payroll management, though they can handle payments and statutory contributions for your international employees as an Employer of Record.

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Global Payroll Management

Multi-Country Reporting
Yes
No
Link Your In-House Payroll Teams
Yes
No
Link Your In-Country Payroll Vendors
Yes
No
Short Onboarding Duration
1-2 days.
No
Automatic Error and Variance Detection
Yes
No
Payroll Cut-off Date Flexibility
Yes
No

Compliance & Security

Playroll is fully compliant with European GDPR rules, and is SOC2 certified. Globalization Partners matches Playroll when it comes to these certifications.

Unlike Globalization Partners, Playroll is backed by 25+ years of experience in employing talent globally through the VAT IT Group.

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IP & Security

GDPR Compliant
Yes
Yes
SOC 2 Compliant
Yes
Yes
IP Protection for Businesses
Yes
Yes
Compliant Document Collection For Contractors And Employees
Yes
Yes
Flexibility To Set Up User Permissions
Yes
Yes

Integrate Your HR Tech Stack

Playroll stands out by offering quicker, seamless synchronization with your existing HR systems. Unlike other solutions that may disrupt your operations, Playroll easily and quickly syncs with your HRIS, payroll systems, and other tools.

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Integrate Your HR Tech Stack

Open API
Yes
Yes
BambooHR
Yes
Yes
HiBob
Yes
Yes
HRIS Integrations
Yes
Yes

We believe in paying for value and building long-term partnerships. With Playroll, we’re not just getting lower costs but a true service-oriented mindset. They don’t just tick boxes; they anticipate our needs and respond in record time. You don't know what you're missing until you meet Playroll.

Senior Office Manager & HR People Partner, Exalate
Sherene Binni
Senior Office Manager & HR People Partner, Exalate

Playroll vs Globalization Partners FAQs

What does Playroll's services cost compared to G-P?

Playroll offers EOR services starting at just $399/month per employee, and you can hire contractors at a flat fee of $35/month – making it an affordable choice to start hiring globally. In contrast, G-P does not publicly disclose their EOR pricing, though users report high monthly fees.

Many of their key features, like dedicated employer support and advanced customization, are only available in their premium EOR package. Plus, their contractor management services come at a higher price of $39 per month per contractor. With G-P, it's harder to predict costs, and growing your team at scale could become a financial hurdle.

What are the main differences between G-P and Playroll?

Globalization Partners and Playroll provide similar services, including Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor Management, along with supplementary offerings like immigration support. Both companies offer extensive country coverage to streamline global hiring.

However, their key differences lie in pricing and customer service. Playroll offers more transparent and affordable pricing, starting at $399/month per employee and a flat $35/month per contractor. Globalization Partners, on the other hand, does not publicly disclose EOR pricing, and many of its features are available only through their premium plan. Additionally, Playroll is praised for its excellent customer support, offering fast response times and dedicated assistance to all clients, while Globalization Partners has faced criticism for slow service and limited support, available only to premium customers.

What kind of customer support does Playroll offer compared to G-P?

Playroll focuses on providing direct, personal support for both employees and employers, with a single point of contact to help with employment law, benefits, and compliance. This makes it easier to get quick, clear answers. Best of all – this premium level of support is included free of charge in our standard EOR pricing. On the other hand, Globalization Partners charges extra for premium employer support and doesn't provide a dedicated point of contact for employees. Users have reported slow customer service and multiple points of contact.

How do I pick the best EOR provider for my business?

To choose the best EOR provider for your business, look for a partner with deep experience navigating local employment, tax, social security, benefits, and data privacy laws. The ideal provider should offer transparent pricing, an intuitive platform, and reliable customer support.

Playroll meets all these criteria, with a proven track record in compliance and dedicated support for both employees and employers. Unlike legacy providers, Playroll was designed to solve common industry challenges – such as high costs and overly complex systems – making global employment simpler and more affordable.

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