Playroll Vs Multiplier: Choosing the Best EOR Platform

Looking for alternatives to Multiplier as an EOR service? With Playroll, you can hire on a truly global scale, avoid complex invoicing and access always-on customer support for the whole team. Here's a deep-dive into pricing, support, coverage and more.

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Why Companies Choose Playroll Over Multiplier

Dedicated, Human Support

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

Straightforward Pricing

Understand your fees at a glance, with no hidden costs, complex invoicing or surprises.

Built-In Compliance

We are backed by 25+ years of compliance expertise through the VAT IT Group.

Hire in 180+ Countries

Playroll has a robust entity infrastructure to hire top talent in 180+ regions.

Playroll vs Multiplier 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 Multiplier.

In-Depth Pricing

Playroll's pricing is fixed and straightforward, with all service fees clear and transparent from the outset – we follow a simple invoicing process. 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 statutory benefits are taken care of as part of our fixed pricing. Enjoy dedicated support for both employers and employees, at no extra cost.

Multiplier offers similar base pricing for their EOR service at $400 p/month, while their contractor management solution is pricier at $40 p/month. Multiplier takes a more complex, two-step approach to invoicing. They do not offer dedicated employee support as part of their base pricing beyond the onboarding period.

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Competitive Pricing

Employer of Record Pricing
Starting from $399/month, per employee.
From $400/month, per employee.
Contractor Management Pricing
Flat fee, $35/month, per contractor.
Starting at $40/month, per contractor.
Global Payroll
Flat fee, $2.07/month per employee.
Not publicly disclosed.
Invoicing
Straightforward
Complex

Customer Support

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

Multiplier offers dedicated customer success managers, but public reviews report slow response times. They don't offer dedicated support to employees after onboarding ends.

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Dedicated Human Support For Your People Problems

Employer Support
Yes
Slow response times
Employee Support
Yes
No dedicated support after onboarding.
Fast Response Time
Within 1.5 hours.
Long wait times.
Multi-Channel Support
Yes
More limited.
Employee Portal
Yes
Yes
Reporting & Analytics
Yes
Yes
Avg. Time to Onboard
1-2 Days.
Can take weeks.
Global Insights
Global hiring guides for 180+ countries.
Guidance for 180+ countries.

Employer of Record Capabilities

With a footprint in 180+ countries and a large network of owned entities, Playroll takes care of global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance for your remote team, no matter where they are.

Multiplier has a smaller global footprint at 150+ countries, and largely rely on third party partners in their supported regions. While they offer broader services to hire employees in 150+ countries, they only support 100+ countries with payroll services for international hires. Multiplier users have reported late, faulty and missed payroll for employees.

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Comprehensive EOR Coverage

Country Availability to Hire
180+ countries serviced.
150+ countries serviced.
Country Availability for Payroll
180+ countries serviced.
100+ countries serviced.
Localized Employee Benefits And Administration
Yes
Yes
Flexible Contracts
Yes
More limited

What You
Get With Us

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

Contractor Management Capabilities

Playroll's contractor management platform includes invoice management and payments for just $35 p/month per contractor in over 180 countries. Our platform allows contractors to easily submit invoices for approval and receive payment in their local currency.

Multiplier's contractor management pricing is more expensive at $40 p/month, and their country coverage is less widespread at 150+ countries. They charge extra to help classify your workers, whereas Playroll's misclassification assessments and compliance support is included in base pricing.

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Global Contractor Management

Global Payments
Yes
Yes
Country Availability
180+ countries serviced.
150+ countries serviced.
Localized Contracts
Yes
Yes
Tax Document Management
Yes
Yes
Contractor To Employee Conversion
Yes
Yes
Free Misclassification Assessments
Yes
No

Global Payroll Management Capabilities

Playroll seamlessly integrates with your existing payroll operations, eliminating the need to transition providers at great cost. With low monthly commitments, it offers an efficient solution that significantly reduces administrative hours for HR teams, making it a cost-effective choice for global payroll management.

Multiplier also offers a product for running global payroll, but requires an upfront commitment to adopt the solution. It requires you to replace your current network of payroll providers or vendors, which can come at great costs as a business. It can take up to three months to onboard onto their system. This means you might have to wait a long time to start seeing a return on your investment. You may also find your team overwhelmed with managing a new, complex system to run global payroll and stay compliant in the process.

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Global Payroll Management

Multi-Country Reporting
Yes
Yes
Link Your In-House Payroll Teams
Yes
N/A
Link Your In-Country Payroll Vendors
Yes
N/A
Short Onboarding Duration
1-2 days.
Up to 3 months
Automatic Error and Variance Detection
Yes
No
Payroll Cut-off Date Flexibility
Yes
N/A

Compliance & Security

Playroll is fully compliant with European GDPR rules, and is SOC2 certified. Multiplier matches Playroll when it comes to these certifications. Unlike Multiplier, 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
N/A

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 Multiplier FAQs

What does Playroll's services cost compared to Multiplier?

Playroll offers EOR services starting at just $399/month per employee, making it an affordable choice to start hiring globally. Multiplier offers similar pricing starting at $400 p/month per employee, though follows a more complex two-step invoicing process that can make it harder to understand your fees. For contractor management, their pricing starts at $40/month compared to Playroll's more affordable flat rate of $35/month. In addition, they charge extra for misclassification assessments.

What are the main differences between Multiplier and Playroll?

Multiplier and Playroll offer similar core services for HR management, including Employer of Record and Contractor Management solutions, and supplementary services such as immigration support. They both have a large network of wholly owned entities to simplify global hiring.

One of the main differences between Multiplier and Playroll is the way invoicing is structured, and the quality of customer support. Playroll starts from $399/month per employee and $35/month per contractor, and we issue one invoice per month with all fixed costs included. Multiplier's pricing starts from $400/month per employee and $40/month per contractor for their basic product, but they have a complicated approach to invoicing, with multiple invoices per employee per month.

Playroll is also lauded for its exceptional customer support and fast response times, while Multiplier has received negative reviews for slow customer service. Overall, this can create a frustrating customer experience.

What kind of customer support does Playroll offer compared to Multiplier?

Playroll prioritizes direct, human support for both employees and employers. You'll have a single, dedicated point of contact for assistance with employment law, benefits, and compliance. In contrast, Multiplier users have reported slow response times, and they don't offer dedicated employee support beyond the onboarding period.

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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