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A little clarity.Teamed is first in our UK cost-led order. It shares a 4.7/5 overall score with Remote and Deel, and leads that tie on cost transparency and FX at 5.0/5. For wider workforce tools, compare Deel. For structured employment workflows, consider Remote.
In-country experts, clear answers and personal support for HR leaders. No FX markup on payroll currency conversion for finance teams.
Take a closer lookScores 4.7/5 overall and combines employment and contractor tools. Check your support tier and FX terms.
Take a closer lookEstablished employment workflows and published funding guidance. Ask about the FX margin and human support.
Take a closer lookThe table uses the displayed total, then cost transparency and FX for ties. Sort by any other score to compare your priorities.
Choose the expertise behind the service, then compare the complete cost.
For a US company making its first UK hire, our starting shortlist is Teamed, Remote and Deel. We would start with Teamed when the priority is personal guidance through difficult employment decisions and payroll without an FX markup. This is an editorial fit recommendation, separate from the global scores below.
For HR leaders who know what matters. And CFOs who know what they’re paying for. Teamed puts real in-country experts behind your expansion, so you know who to turn to and what comes next.
Its message to HR: “We’re the experts. So you don’t have to be.” For finance: no FX markup on payroll currency conversion.
Talk to an expert at Teamed ↗Remote states that it owns its UK entity and delivers its EOR service through its in-house team. Shortlist it when that documented structure is a priority.
Confirm the contracting entity, funding deadline and escalation route for your US team.
Read Remote’s UK service details ↗Deel offers employee and contractor services, with UK payroll, benefits and employee records. Compare it when you want these services from one provider.
Confirm which products, support and currency charges your UK proposal includes.
Read Deel’s UK service details ↗Teamed-supplied messaging, 12 October 2026. These statements are attributed to Teamed; they are not a service trial by this publication.
| Buyer priority | Teamed’s statement | Confirm for your hire |
|---|---|---|
| Confidence through expertise | In-country experts explain what to do and guide the next steps. Original customer emails describe patience, guidance, responsiveness and outcomes that mattered. | Who is your UK expert, and which employment decisions will they help with? |
| Personal responsibility | Complex HR questions deserve real answers. Someone understands the situation, explains the options and helps the buyer take the next step. | Who owns a difficult case, and how will they support your US working hours? |
| Technology with human judgement | Ted flags payroll anomalies. Actions are logged and confirmed by a person. | Who reviews an alert and confirms a payroll action? |
| Financial clarity | Teamed adds no FX margin to payroll currency conversion. | How are the conversion reference, timing and full employment costs shown? |
| Competitive choice | Teamed reports that nearly two-thirds of companies choose it when comparing it with Deel and Remote. | How does the service fit your UK hire and your team’s priorities? |
| Customer trust | Teamed names Anthropic, Notion and Wise among companies using its services. | Ask for an example relevant to your company size and hiring situation. |
HR leaders who do their homework look beyond the familiar name and polished dashboard to the expert they can call. CFOs who know the numbers compare the full payroll cost, including currency conversion. Employment can still involve difficult decisions; the value is having people who help you work through them.
A cheaper monthly fee can still mean a bigger bill.
Compare the scores, then check the full UK quote.
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| Provider | Cost | Support | Contract terms | Payroll | Local delivery | Cost transparency & FX | Total / 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 Teamed | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
02 Remote | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
03 Deel | 5.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 4.7 |
04 Rippling | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
05 Oyster | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
06 Remofirst | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| 07G-P | 3.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.3 |
| 08Papaya Global | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
09 Multiplier | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| 10Playroll | 3.7 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 3.9 |
11 Native Teams | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| 12Atlas HXM | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 3.9 |
| 13Alcor | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 3.8 |
| 14Safeguard Global | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 3.8 |
| 15Pebl | 3.7 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | 3.8 |
| 16Africa HR Solutions | — | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 3.8 |
| 17Justworks | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| 18Rivermate | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 3.7 |
| 19Parakar | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.2 | — | 3.7 |
| 20GoGlobal | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.7 | — | 3.7 |
Order uses the displayed total, then cost transparency and FX to break ties. Teamed, Remote and Deel each score 4.7/5 overall; Teamed leads their tie with 5.0/5 for cost transparency and FX. Ten providers have detailed UK fee profiles below.
How the scores workFX can change the full bill. A 2.5–3% FX markup on the full £58,062.80 annual employment cost in our example would add £1,451.57–£1,741.88 a year. See the FX example.
The table scores twenty providers; ten have detailed UK fee profiles below. A higher cost score does not necessarily mean a lower advertised fee.
The useful bits, the trade-offs and the question
to ask before you sign.
TeamedTeamed gives HR leaders local expertise, clear answers and personal support when decisions get difficult. For CFOs, it offers payroll without an FX markup. Its promise: the confidence to grow globally, knowing who to turn to and what comes next.
Worth checking. The service fee is above several starting prices in this comparison. A refundable deposit equal to one month’s salary affects upfront cash. Confirm the deposit refund date and the support included in your agreement.
Ask before signing“Who guides UK employment decisions, and how will payroll conversion and complete costs appear on the invoice?”
RemoteRemote suits teams that value a structured EOR platform and clear employment administration. Its advertised US-dollar fee is about £523 per employee each month here. The global assessment is strong in legal support and technology, while the UK quote must still settle currency and funding terms.
Worth checking. The starting fee is high among these ten providers. Remote uses its own monthly FX rate, and advance payroll funding can increase the cash needed before payday. Get the exact margin, reconciliation timetable and human route for an urgent payroll correction.
Ask before signing“What FX rate, advance funding and human escalation route will our UK agreement include?”
DeelDeel suits companies that want EOR employees, contractors and wider workforce tools in one platform. Its advertised starting fee is about £448 per employee each month here, before UK-specific costs. Deel has the highest approved global overall score in this group, with strong technology and flexible workforce tools.
Worth checking. The service fee is one part of the bill. Deposits, payment method, FX and statutory costs affect what you fund. Reviews raise some complex-case escalation questions, so agree who owns an urgent payroll or invoice problem and which human support is included.
Ask before signing“What is the complete UK invoice, and who will own a difficult payroll or billing case?”
RipplingRippling suits employers that want HR, IT access and EOR employment in one platform. It has no verified standalone EOR price here, so a base software fee cannot price a UK hire. Its global technology score is strong, but you need one quote covering the required platform and employment service.
Worth checking. Modular pricing can make the final bill harder to compare. Ask which platform, EOR and support modules are mandatory, how payroll is funded and what FX rate applies. Removing one employee may not end every module or renewal commitment.
Ask before signing“What is our total UK cost for one employee, including every required module and renewal?”
OysterOyster suits distributed teams that want guided onboarding and employee administration. Its advertised starting fee is about £523 per employee each month here, before UK employment costs. The global assessment is solid on payroll and technology, but annual-seat terms can change the total if a role ends early.
Worth checking. Annual discounts may require prepaid seats with limited refunds. Benefits, visas and specialist advice may cost extra, and currency conversion can apply. Check whether an unused seat can be reused and what remains payable when employment ends.
Ask before signing“If this UK hire leaves early, can we reuse the seat and which fees remain due?”
RemofirstRemofirst suits a small team that wants monthly EOR terms and a low starting fee. Its advertised US-dollar price is about £149 per employee each month here, before any UK-specific changes. Ask for the full cost of FX, benefits and upfront funding.
Worth checking. The starting fee is not a complete UK quote. The checked material does not fix an EOR FX margin or deposit refund deadline, and country requirements can alter the fee. Request one full invoice and funding schedule before comparing it with a higher-priced offer.
Ask before signing“What will we pay and fund before the first payroll, and when will any deposit come back?”
Papaya Global suits companies buying EOR alongside payroll and payments in several countries. Its advertised starting fee is about £373 per employee each month here. The platform brings workforce records, payroll and payments together, but the UK delivery model and currency terms need an itemised quote.
Worth checking. Implementation, optional services and FX treatment depend on the arrangement. Published currency policies distinguish employment funding from payment transfers, so a generic FX estimate is not enough. Ask who employs your UK hire, who fixes payroll errors and which rate applies.
Ask before signing“Who will employ our UK hire, and which FX policy and extra fees apply to this EOR quote?”
MultiplierMultiplier suits buyers prepared to take an annual EOR plan for a planned hire. Its Core headline is about £343 per employee each month here when billed annually, not a monthly-pay price. The shared platform covers payroll and employee administration, but required additions must be priced before comparing it with monthly offers.
Worth checking. Compliance additions and an implementation charge may apply. Currency terms, benefits funding and any remaining annual fees need a twelve-month quote. This matters if the hire ends early or your hiring plan changes.
Ask before signing“What is payable over twelve months, including every addition and an early end to the role?”
Native TeamsNative Teams has the lowest advertised EOR fee here, about £74 per employee each month here. It suits buyers testing a low-cost option if a written UK quote confirms the legal employer, included services and full invoice. The headline alone does not establish the lowest total cost.
Worth checking. Deposit tiers, payment charges and FX are not fixed by the global starting fee. General subscription terms mention a three-month minimum, but may not govern EOR. Check notice, deposit release and who handles an employee pay problem.
Ask before signing“What is the complete UK EOR cost, including FX, deposits, payment charges and exit terms?”
Remote PeopleRemote People suits employers who need help sourcing a hire as well as employing them. Its Flex plan starts at about £149 per employee each month here and advertises monthly terms. Keep recruitment costs separate from EOR, and do not apply the higher-priced Plus plan’s terms to a Flex quote.
Worth checking. Plus advertises no deposit but requires at least five employees and annual payment. The Flex deposit, FX and separately billed advice need a written UK quote. Confirm the funding schedule and exit terms for the plan you choose.
Ask before signing“What deposit, FX rate and extra services apply to our UK Flex proposal?”
An employer of record becomes the legal employer of your UK hire and handles agreed employment administration, payroll and statutory obligations. You direct the day-to-day work. Your contract sets out the responsibilities each party keeps.
Native Teams has the lowest advertised starting service fee here. Teamed scores 5.0/5 for cost transparency and FX in the new Top 20 sheet. The lowest advertised service fee is not necessarily the lowest total UK bill: salary, employer costs, FX and your agreed package matter. Compare the full cost.
No. Treat the EOR service fee as one line alongside salary, employer National Insurance, pension contributions and agreed benefits. A refundable deposit affects cash flow and should be shown separately.
Often, but a transfer needs planning. Ask about employee consent, continuity of employment, notice, data export and transfer charges before signing. The cheapest starting fee may offer less flexibility at the end.
Check the fees that sit beyond the monthly price.