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Lano vs Papaya Global

Complete EOR Comparison 2025

Evaluating Lano and Papaya Global for your global team? Compare pricing, features, support quality, compliance capabilities, and real customer reviews. Discover why leading companies choose Rivermate for transparent pricing, 24/7 human support, and true partnership.

Why companies choose Rivermate over Lano and Papaya Global

01

Soporte humano siempre disponible

02

Precios transparentes y claros

03

Cumplimiento integrado garantizado

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Más de 180 países, muchas entidades propias

Trusted by more than 1,000 global companies

Rivermate | airwallex
Rivermate | mitsui
Rivermate | niterra
Rivermate | wcg
Rivermate | neilmed
Rivermate | crowdcube
Rivermate | generation
Rivermate | abacus
Rivermate | ct
Rivermate | drf
Rivermate | easydmarc
Rivermate | gomarkets
Rivermate | itsvit
Rivermate | medix
Rivermate | myclinicaloutcomes
Rivermate | onward
Rivermate | rephine
Rivermate | royfort
Rivermate | sal
Rivermate | wandai

How Lano, Papaya Global, and Rivermate compare

Google
Google
LanoNo rating (N/A)
Papaya GlobalNo rating (N/A)
Rivermate4.8/5
G2
G2
Lano4.5/5
Papaya Global4.3/5
Rivermate4.9/5
Trustpilot
Trustpilot
Lano4.4/5
Papaya Global4.5/5
Rivermate4.7/5
Capterra
Capterra
Lano4.5/5
Papaya Global4.5/5
Rivermate4.8/5

Human-first support

24/7 access to real experts — not bots

We embed alongside your team through Slack, WhatsApp, or email, with response times in minutes. Your people get answers when they need them, not days later.

True partnership

Not just a platform — an extension of your HR team

We consult on contracts, onboard your people, and guide you through compliance shifts. With local experts in 150+ countries, you get a partner who grows with you.

Flexibility that fits you

Tailored to your needs, not one-size-fits-all

From custom contracts and benefits to non-standard scenarios, we adapt to your business. You won't hear "we don't support that" — we'll find a way.

Which Platform is Right for You?

Choose the best EOR platform based on your company size, budget, and support needs

Lano

Lano

Custom pricing

Best for:

  • Large enterprises with $10M+ revenue
  • Teams needing advanced analytics
  • Companies with in-house HR teams

Not ideal for:

  • Startups with limited budgets
  • Teams needing 24/7 human support
  • Quick onboarding requirements
Papaya Global

Papaya Global

From $599/month

Best for:

  • Mid-size tech companies
  • Self-service platform preference
  • Teams with technical expertise

Not ideal for:

  • Complex compliance requirements
  • Need for custom contract terms
  • White-glove service expectations
Rivermate

Rivermate

RECOMMENDED

From €299/month

Best for:

  • Companies of all sizes (startup to enterprise)
  • 24/7 human support via Slack/WhatsApp
  • Transparent pricing - no hidden fees
  • Custom contracts and flexibility
  • True partnership approach
  • 150+ countries coverage

Why companies choose Rivermate:

“We needed a partner, not just a platform. Rivermate's white-glove service and instant support via Slack made all the difference.”

— Boloo, 50+ global employees

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GoogleCalificado 4.6/5 en Google
G2Calificado 4.5/5 en G2
TrustpilotCalificado 4.8/5 en Trustpilot
CapterraCalificado 4.8/5 en Capterra
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Empleados contratados

2000+

Nómina anual

€200M+

Empresas ayudadas

1000+

Países cubiertos

150+

Competitive pricing

Compare transparent pricing across platforms. All prices are per employee per month.

Service
Rivermate
Best Value
Lano
Papaya Global
Employer of record (pricing)
Range €199/€599
Not publicly disclosed
$599/month
Payroll (pricing)
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed
$15/month
Contractor management (pricing)
€199
Not publicly disclosed
$30/month
Recruiting (pricing)
0.2%
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed
HR software (pricing)
Free
Not publicly disclosed
Not publicly disclosed

Transparent pricing · No hidden fees · Cancel anytime

50%
Savings
97%
Accuracy
96%
Satisfaction

What's the price difference?

Number of employees: 50

10100

With Rivermate EOR, you save €14,950 or up to 50% in savings.

(Pricing calculated monthly)

Detailed Comparison

See how we compare

Explore features, support, and compliance across all platforms

Feature
Rivermate
Lano
Papaya Global
Global CoverageNumber of countries supported
150+ countries
100+ countries
100+ countries
Custom ContractsAbility to customize employment contracts
Equity & Stock OptionsSupport for equity compensation
Multi-currency PayrollPay employees in their local currency
Benefits AdministrationComprehensive benefits management
Contractor ManagementManage independent contractors

Check out Lano's drawbacks directly from its users

What do you dislike about DataArt?

L

Lorainer Fontalvo

Sr. UX UI Designer

DataArt

G2
G2
2.5

Delays in response times and difficulty in getting timely assistance. Also Lano's availability and features might vary depending on the user's location, and certain functionalities may not be available in all regions.

Rivermate guarantees you timely assistance.

What do you dislike about CQ Flency?

M

Mayur Patil

Localization Engineer

CQ Flency

Trustpilot
Trustpilot
3.0

Lano charges a hefty fee compared to other payment platforms. They can not provide tax guidance to remote contractors working with external companies.

Rivermate offers global expansion at a budget friendly price.

What do you dislike about this service?

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Arthur Fedrizzi

Mid Market

Google
Google
2.0

I really didn't like the fact that I will be paid to my Lano account, and then I need to transfer to my bank account because that's another 2-3 business days. This was very annoying.

Rivermate offers consistent, timely payment.

Check out Papaya Global's drawbacks directly from its users

What do you dislike about G2 Review?

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Verified G2 Reviewer

HR Manager

G2 Review

G2
G2
2.0

The platform has significant complexity for smaller companies and the premium pricing tier makes it difficult for startups to afford. The limited customization in UI is frustrating when trying to adapt to our specific needs.

Rivermate offers transparent pricing with flexible, customizable solutions for companies of all sizes.

What do you dislike about G2 Review?

V

Verified G2 Reviewer

Operations Director

G2 Review

G2
G2
2.5

Real-time payroll tracking sounds good in theory, but the platform becomes overwhelming for our team. The high learning curve makes onboarding new HR staff a constant challenge.

Rivermate provides intuitive, easy-to-use platform with comprehensive onboarding support.

What do you dislike about Capterra Review?

V

Verified Capterra Reviewer

Finance Manager

Capterra Review

Capterra
Capterra
2.0

The cost keeps increasing as we scale. What seemed like a good deal initially has become one of our most expensive vendors. Hidden fees and premium features add up quickly.

Rivermate offers all-inclusive, transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

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