Top Employer of Record Software for Small App Development Companies

Hey everyone, I’m helping a small app development company explore Employer of Record (EOR) platforms to simplify hiring remote talent across borders. We’re a lean team with growing international needs, so the ideal solution would handle compliance, onboarding, and payroll without bogging us down in admin work.

These are some of the top tools we’re currently looking at on G2:

1. Remote: Built for globally distributed teams, Remote offers EOR, contractor management, and benefits support. Looks polished, just wondering how it holds up under real startup pressure.
2. Deel: Known for its robust global payroll and compliance features. Curious how smooth the onboarding is for both contractors and full-time international hires.
3. Rippling: All-in-one HR platform that also offers EOR functionality. It’s attractive for startups already using Rippling—but does that make the EOR side less flexible?
4. Multiplier: Gaining traction for its simple, scalable approach to hiring across countries. Anyone using this for dev teams?
5. Justworks: Popular with small businesses in the U.S., but does it offer enough for companies building global teams?

Would love to hear what’s been working (or not) for others hiring internationally. Any lessons, regrets, or unexpected wins with these tools?