Pebl publishes an EOR price of US$399 and Borderless AI US$579 per employee per month, so Pebl's headline fee is US$180 a month (US$2,160 a year) lower per employee. Country costs, benefits and add-ons can outweigh that difference.
Pebl: One of the original EOR providers, rebranded from Velocity Global to Pebl in September 2025 alongside a self-serve, AI-assisted hiring platform. Serves mid-market and enterprise companies and offers advisory support for entity setup.
Borderless AI: Toronto-based, AI-focused EOR and payroll platform with a published EOR price, contractor management and global payroll.
| Feature | Pebl (formerly Velocity Global) | Borderless AI |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$399 / month | From US$579 / month |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month | Per employee / month |
| Products | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll, Entity advisory | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll, Global benefits, Global mobility, Background checks |
| Coverage | 185+ countries (provider claim) | "Almost every major jurisdiction" (provider claim); check its country list for yours |
| Headquarters | Denver, USA | Toronto, Canada |
| Founded | 2014 (rebranded as Pebl in 2025) | Not stated |
| Factor | Pebl (formerly Velocity Global) | Borderless AI |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$399 / employee / month | US$579 / employee / month |
| What the price covers | Published price of US$399 per employee per month on Pebl's EOR pricing page; the final price is confirmed by quote. | Published EOR price of US$579 per month. Contractor management US$49 per month; global payroll US$29 per month; its AI agents for HR are included free in all plans. |
What each provider's own website says. Where it doesn't say, ask in your quote.
| Item | Pebl (formerly Velocity Global) | Borderless AI |
|---|---|---|
| What the EOR fee includes | Access to Pebl's global employment platform; Expert-backed compliance; Alfie, its AI assistant; Workforce reporting; Support across hiring, payroll, employee management and offboarding; Integrations and API access | Onboarding, payroll, taxes and compliance; Local payroll experts through its app and a Slack channel; Country-specific employment agreements; Intellectual property protection; HRGPT and its other AI agents for HR |
| Setup and offboarding fees | None. | Not stated on its pricing page |
| Deposit | Not stated on its pricing page | Not stated on its pricing page |
| Contract and billing | Not stated on its pricing page | No credit card and no long-term commitments, according to its pricing page. |
Annual EOR fees at each provider's published starting price, before employment costs, benefits or add-ons. Pebl's published price is lower by US$2,160 per employee a year.
| Employees | Pebl | Borderless AI | Difference a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$4,788 | US$6,948 | US$2,160 |
| 5 | US$23,940 | US$34,740 | US$10,800 |
| 10 | US$47,880 | US$69,480 | US$21,600 |
| 25 | US$119,700 | US$173,700 | US$54,000 |
Our country guides don't yet list both providers for the same country. Pebl appears in our guides for France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates. Borderless AI isn't in our country guides yet. Ask both for country-specific quotes.
- Both offer: Employer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll.
- Only Pebl lists: Entity advisory.
- Only Borderless AI lists: Global benefits, Global mobility, Background checks.
- Pricing model: Pebl: Per employee / month; Borderless AI: Per employee / month.
- Pebl, 17 October 2026: Unchanged: US$399 per employee per month.
- Pebl, 15 October 2026: Unchanged: US$399 per employee per month (pricing page moved to hellopebl.com/eor-pricing).
- Pebl, 8 October 2026: US$399 per employee per month, confirmed by quote (previously listed here: Quote-based (third-party reports of US$399–660)).
- Borderless AI, 22 October 2026: EOR US$579 per month; contractor management US$49; global payroll US$29.
Consider Pebl (formerly Velocity Global) if…
- You want the lower published EOR price (US$399 vs US$579 per employee per month)
- You may convert EOR hires to your own entity later and want advisory support
- You want to see full employment costs up front in a self-serve tool
- You need account management rather than purely self-serve
Consider Borderless AI if…
- You want EOR, contractors and payroll on one platform with published prices
- You're hiring in Canada or North America and want support in those time zones
- 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 Pebl or Borderless AI cheaper?
On published prices, Pebl is cheaper: US$399 vs US$579 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 Pebl and Borderless AI?
Pebl has the lower published EOR price, by US$180 a month per employee. Pebl prices on a "Per employee / month" basis and Borderless AI on a "Per employee / month" basis. Only Pebl lists Entity advisory. Only Borderless AI lists Global benefits, Global mobility, Background checks.
Do Pebl and Borderless AI 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 Pebl over Borderless AI?
Pebl may suit you better if you want the lower published EOR price (US$399 vs US$579 per employee per month); you may convert EOR hires to your own entity later and want advisory support; you want to see full employment costs up front in a self-serve tool; you need account management rather than purely self-serve. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
Why choose Borderless AI over Pebl?
Borderless AI may suit you better if you want EOR, contractors and payroll on one platform with published prices; you're hiring in Canada or North America and want support in those time zones. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
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