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How to Choose the Right EOR for Your Industry (2026 Guide)
Quick Summary: Choosing an EOR by Industry 1 Check legality first: Confirm the EOR
Emma Whitmore
September 23, 2026
Pricing a hire, shortlisting providers, or checking what the local rules actually require. Pick the one you need first.
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PeblCompliance-heavy hiring in regulated markets$399/moPer employee a month$30 below medianOne headline priceFees not itemised on its pricing page
DeelFast onboarding and a broad HR suite$599/moPer employee a month$170 above medianOne global priceOnboarding included in the fee
MultiplierCost-conscious teams hiring across Asia Pacific$459/mo$499 on monthly billing$30 above medianVaries by countryImplementation fee may applyPGPapaya GlobalFinance teams running payroll and EOR together$650/mo€650 in Europe$221 above medianVaries by regionSetup fee per location, refundable depositRRemoteOwned entities and published FX terms$699/moPer employee a month$270 above medianOne global priceDeposit only in rare high-risk casesOOyster HRDistributed teams that want no exit fees$699/moAnnual discounts available$270 above medianOne global priceNo setup or termination fees
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