Multiplier publishes an EOR price of US$459 and Lano €499 (about US$566) per employee per month, so Multiplier's headline fee is US$107 a month (US$1,284 a year) lower per employee. Country costs, benefits and add-ons can outweigh that difference.
Multiplier: EOR and global payroll provider with publicly listed pricing.
Lano: Berlin-based global payroll and EOR platform built for mid-market companies, pricing in euros, with payroll consolidation, contractor management and integrated payments.
| Feature | Multiplier | Lano |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$459 / month | From US$566 / month (€499 published) |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month (Core plan, billed annually) | Per employee / month (published in euros) |
| Products | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Multi-country payroll, Payroll consolidation, Integrated payments, Visa and immigration support |
| Coverage | 150+ countries (provider claim) | EOR in 170+ countries without an entity (provider claim) |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | 2020 | 2018 |
| Factor | Multiplier | Lano |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$459 / employee / month | US$566 / employee / month (€499 published) |
| What the price covers | Core plan US$459 per person per month billed annually or US$499 billed monthly; Growth plan US$519 billed annually or US$559 billed monthly (yearly billing saves 8%); Enterprise is custom-priced. Compliance-mandated add-ons and implementation fees apply as applicable. Contractor of Record is priced separately, from US$400 per contractor per month. | Published price of €499 per employee per month for EOR (about US$566 at the US Treasury rate for 2026-09-30), with volume discounts. Contractor management from €19 per contractor per month; multi-country payroll from €19 and payroll consolidation from €3 per employee per month. |
What each provider's own website says. Where it doesn't say, ask in your quote.
| Item | Multiplier | Lano |
|---|---|---|
| What the EOR fee includes | Compliant employment and locally compliant contracts; Payroll processing, and tax and statutory filings; Benefits administration; Employee onboarding; Ongoing HR support | Employment in 170+ countries without an entity; Locally compliant, customisable contracts; Access to local tax and HR expertise; Visa and immigration support; Paid-time-off tracking and expense management; HRIS and finance integrations |
| Setup and offboarding fees | Compliance-mandated add-ons and an implementation fee apply as applicable. | Not stated on its pricing page |
| Deposit | Not stated on its pricing page | Not stated on its pricing page |
| Contract and billing | US$459 a month on annual contracts or US$499 on monthly contracts (Core plan); yearly billing saves 8%. | Not stated on its pricing page |
Annual EOR fees at each provider's published starting price, before employment costs, benefits or add-ons. Multiplier's published price is lower by US$1,284 per employee a year.
| Employees | Multiplier | Lano | Difference a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$5,508 | US$6,792 | US$1,284 |
| 5 | US$27,540 | US$33,960 | US$6,420 |
| 10 | US$55,080 | US$67,920 | US$12,840 |
| 25 | US$137,700 | US$169,800 | US$32,100 |
Our country guides don't yet list both providers for the same country. Multiplier appears in our guides for Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. Lano isn't in our country guides yet. Ask both for country-specific quotes.
- Both offer: Employer of Record, Contractor management.
- Only Multiplier lists: Global payroll.
- Only Lano lists: Multi-country payroll, Payroll consolidation, Integrated payments, Visa and immigration support.
- Pricing model: Multiplier: Per employee / month (Core plan, billed annually); Lano: Per employee / month (published in euros).
- Multiplier, 17 October 2026: Unchanged. Its FAQ confirms EOR from US$459 on annual contracts and US$499 on monthly contracts; US$400 is the Contractor of Record price.
- Multiplier, 15 October 2026: Unchanged: Core US$459 billed annually / US$499 monthly; Growth US$519 billed annually / US$559 monthly (yearly saves 8%); Enterprise custom; compliance-mandated add-ons and implementation fees as applicable.
- Multiplier, 8 October 2026: Core US$459 (annual) / US$499 (monthly); Growth US$519 / US$559 (previously listed here: From about US$400).
- Lano, 22 October 2026: EOR from €499 per employee per month, published in euros (about US$566 at the US Treasury rate for 2026-09-30); contractors from €19; multi-country payroll from €19; payroll consolidation from €3.
Consider Multiplier if…
- You want the lower published EOR price (US$459 vs €499 (about US$566) per employee per month)
- Headline cost is a primary decision factor
- You hire in Asia-Pacific as well as Europe
Consider Lano if…
- You're a mid-market company that also needs payroll across your own entities, not just EOR
- You budget in euros and want prices published in euros
- What is the all-in monthly fee for my specific countries, on annual and monthly billing?
- Do you employ through your own entity or a partner in each country?
- What deposit is required, and what currency margin applies to invoices?
Use our provider due-diligence checklist for the full list. To check the employment cost on top of either fee, see our country guides.
Is Multiplier or Lano cheaper?
On published prices, Multiplier is cheaper: US$459 vs €499 (about US$566) per employee per month. Compare itemised quotes for your countries, since deposits, currency conversion and benefits affect the total.
What's the main difference between Multiplier and Lano?
Multiplier has the lower published EOR price, by US$107 a month per employee. Multiplier prices on a "Per employee / month (Core plan, billed annually)" basis and Lano on a "Per employee / month (published in euros)" basis. Only Multiplier lists Global payroll. Only Lano lists Multi-country payroll, Payroll consolidation, Integrated payments, Visa and immigration support.
Do Multiplier and Lano use their own entities?
Delivery models (owned entity or local partner) can vary by country. Ask each provider to confirm in writing for the countries you hire in.
Why choose Multiplier over Lano?
Multiplier may suit you better if you want the lower published EOR price (US$459 vs €499 (about US$566) per employee per month); headline cost is a primary decision factor; you hire in Asia-Pacific as well as Europe. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
Why choose Lano over Multiplier?
Lano may suit you better if you're a mid-market company that also needs payroll across your own entities, not just EOR; you budget in euros and want prices published in euros. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
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