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About Rivermate
What it does
Rivermate is an Employer of Record (EOR) platform that lets you hire, employ, and pay talent in 180+ countries without opening local entities. It handles legal employment, contracts, payroll, taxes, and benefits, taking on compliance liability so you don't have to.
Who it solves the problem for
Rivermate is built for startups, scale-ups, and mid-market companies expanding globally without local legal entities. It's ideal for teams hiring remote workers, contractors, or full-time employees in multiple countries and needing compliant, fast onboarding. It is not a good fit for companies wanting to manage payroll entirely in-house or those only hiring in one or two countries with existing entities.
Real use cases
A fintech startup hires senior engineers in Brazil and Poland through Rivermate, onboarding them same-day with compliant contracts. A SaaS company converts a contractor in India to a full-time employee via the EOR plan, with local benefits. A European company pays freelancers in 120+ currencies through the Contractor of Record plan, avoiding misclassification risk.
Key features
- Global payroll β pay employees in local currencies with automated tax filing and compliance
- Contract management β generate and e-sign localized employment contracts tailored to each country
- Benefits administration β manage health insurance, pensions, and optional global health coverage
- Time-off tracking β track PTO, sick leave, and public holidays per country from one dashboard
- Contractor support β onboard and pay contractors globally with zero misclassification risk
- Visa & immigration β sponsor work visas and manage immigration in 180+ countries
- 24/7 human support β dedicated account manager and real expert support via Slack, WhatsApp, email, and phone
Rivermate Pricing
Rivermate pricing: from β¬299/mo. Billing model: Custom.
Employer of Record (EOR)
From $319β$639 per employee/month. Includes full compliance, payroll, benefits, 24/7 dedicated support, and custom contracts. Pricing varies by country, headcount, and hire type.
Contractor of Record (COR)
From $149 per contractor/month. Includes compliant agreements, automated payments in 120+ currencies, and misclassification protection.
Visa & Immigration
Pricing on request. Includes visa eligibility assessment, application support, and renewals.
No hidden fees, no onboarding or offboarding costs. Free consultation available.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rivermate?
Rivermate is an Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor of Record platform that lets companies hire, employ, and pay talent in 180+ countries without setting up local entities. It handles compliance, payroll, contracts, and benefits.
How much does Rivermate cost?
Rivermate's Employer of Record plan starts at $319β$639 per employee/month, depending on country and headcount. Contractor of Record starts at $149 per contractor/month. Visa and immigration pricing is on request.
Is there a free trial or free plan?
There is no free plan, but you can book a free consultation or demo to see the platform and get a tailored proposal with a cost simulation.
Who is Rivermate best for?
Rivermate is best for startups and companies hiring remote talent globally, expanding into new countries without legal entities, or managing contractors and full-time employees in one system.
What are Rivermate's top alternatives?
Top alternatives include Deel, Remote, and Multiplier. Rivermate differentiates with hands-on human support, a dedicated account manager, and flexible contracts tailored to client needs.
Does Rivermate handle contractor misclassification risk?
Yes. The Contractor of Record plan has Rivermate sign the contract, eliminating misclassification risk. They provide locally compliant agreements and automated payments.
