Playroll Vs Velocity Global: Choosing the Best EOR Platform

Looking for alternatives to Velocity Global as an EOR service? With Playroll, you can save up to $2400 per employee annually with our EOR Solution and access personalized customer support managers that go the extra mile to cater to your needs. Here's a deep-dive into pricing, support, coverage and more.

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Why Companies Choose Playroll Over Velocity Global

Always-On, Human Support

Each employer and employee get a dedicated point of contact, for human support and quick answers.

Affordable Pricing

Save annually on EOR fees, with statutory benefits, hands-on support, and compliance included.

Built-In Compliance

Safeguard your business from risk – we are backed by 25+ years of compliance expertise.

Support Your Entire Workforce

Easily hire both global employees and contractors as suits your needs.

Playroll vs Velocity Global 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 Velocity Global.

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 statutory benefits are taken care of as part of our fixed pricing. Enjoy dedicated support for both employers and employees, at no extra cost.

Velocity Global charges from $599/month per employee, which can make building your global workforce at scale too expensive – and doesn't offer contractor management as a service.

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Competitive Pricing

Employer of Record Pricing
Starting from $399/month, per employee.
From $599/month, per employee.
Contractor Management Pricing
Flat fee, $35/month, per contractor.
No contractor management services.
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.

Velocity Global users report slow service from multiple points of contact, with delays in response times that can stretch to weeks.

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Dedicated Human Support For Your People Problems

Employer Support
Yes
Multiple points of contact.
Employee Support
Yes
Slower support.
Fast Response Time
Within 1.5 hours.
No
Multi-Channel Support
Yes
No
Employee Portal
Yes
Yes
Reporting & Analytics
User-friendly reporting.
Yes
Avg. Time to Onboard
1-2 Days.
Can take weeks.
Global Insights
Global hiring guides for 180+ countries.
Yes

Employer of Record Capabilities

Playroll operates in 180+ countries, managing payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance globally. We provide localized, compliant contracts and offer flexibility to adjust them as needed.

Unlike Velocity Global, whose EOR pricing can be steep for SMEs to afford, Playroll offers a competitively priced solution for businesses of all sizes – making it easier to scale hiring across regions. Additionally, Velocity Global lacks flexibility in adjusting employment contract clauses, whereas Playroll ensures customization to suit your needs.

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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
No

What You
Get With Us

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

Contractor Management Capabilities

Playroll's contractor platform offers invoice management and payments for just $35 per month per contractor in 180+ countries. Contractors can submit invoices and get paid in their local currency. Easily convert contractors to employees and enjoy free misclassification guidance for risk protection.

Velocity Global doesn't provide contractor management, making it harder to handle your global workforce without relying on another provider.

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Global Contractor Management

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

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, Velocity Global 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
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.
N/A
Automatic Error and Variance Detection
Yes
N/A
Payroll Cut-off Date Flexibility
Yes
N/A

Compliance & Security

Playroll is fully compliant with European GDPR rules, and is SOC2 certified. Velocity Global matches Playroll when it comes to these certifications. However, Playroll is backed by 25+ years of experience in legal and tax expertise 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

I’m building a career in an exciting, fast-moving company without giving up the chance to explore the world. We wouldn’t have the talented team we do if we’d only hired where we had legal entities. Playroll made my own hiring — and that of others in a range of complex situations — simple and compliant, without the legal headache.

Lowri Davies
Chief of Staff, Modelwise

Playroll vs Velocity Global FAQs

What does Playroll cost compared to Velocity Global?

Playroll charges from $399 per month per employee. In comparison, Velocity Global's basic pricing starts at $599 per month per employee. When hiring full-time employees, you can save up to $2,400 per employee per year with Playroll versus Velocity Global.

What kind of customer support does Playroll offer compared to Velocity Global?

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, Velocity Global users have reported slow response times and multiple points of contact.

What are the main differences between Velocity Global and Playroll?

Velocity Global and Playroll offer similar core services, such as their Employer of Record solution, 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 Velocity Global and Playroll is the price tag. Playroll starts from $399/month per employee and $35/month per contractor. Velocity Global starts from $599/month per employee for EOR services and does not offer contractor management services. This can make it hard to affordably and easily scale your global workforce.

Playroll is also lauded for its exceptional customer support and fast response times, while Velocity Global users have reported delayed response times 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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