How to Choose a G-P Alternative
G-P, formerly Globalization Partners, is one of the original employer-of-record providers with a long enterprise track record, but companies look elsewhere for three main reasons: cost, wanting a provider with more owned local entities, and wanting faster onboarding. The right replacement depends on which of those pushed you to look.
If cost is the driver, Remote is often cited as the closest owned-entity peer at a notably lower price, and Deel matches G-P's breadth with free contractor management. Multiplier offers stronger pricing in some regional corridors.
If you want global payroll inside a broader platform, Rippling adds HR and IT. If budget matters most, RemoFirst is priced lower, and Justworks suits teams whose hiring is mostly US-based. Decide whether your gap is cost, entity ownership, or speed, then compare country coverage.
G-P Alternatives Compared
Every published price below was checked against the vendor's own pricing page in 2026. The G-P row is included so you can see what each alternative competes against, including whether the provider owns its local entities, which affects onboarding speed and compliance control.
| Alternative | Best for | Starting price (verified 2026) | Owns local entities | Why teams switch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote | Global EOR with in-house entities | EOR about $699/employee/mo; contractor from about $29/mo | Yes | Owns its own entities in most countries it serves |
| Deel | Global hiring, payroll, and compliance | Contractor from about $49/mo; EOR from about $599/mo | Yes | Global payroll, EOR, and contractor payments |
| Multiplier | Global EOR and payroll platform | Custom quote | Yes | EOR and payroll across many countries |
| Rippling | Payroll, HR, and IT in one | From about $8/user/mo | Yes | Payroll bundled with HR and IT provisioning |
| Papaya Global | Global payroll and EOR with analytics | Custom quote | Yes | Global payroll and EOR with workforce analytics |
| Skuad | Global EOR and workforce management | Custom quote | Yes | Global EOR with workforce management tools |
| Oyster | Global employer of record and payroll | Custom quote | Yes | Hire and pay employees in other countries |
| RemoFirst | Budget-friendly global EOR | EOR starting at about $199/employee/mo | Yes | Lower-cost EOR across many countries |
| Justworks | US-based PEO with simple pricing | Payroll from about $8/employee/mo; PEO from about $79/employee/mo | Limited | PEO benefits and payroll for US-based teams |
| Gusto | All-in-one payroll and HR for small business | Simple from about $49/mo base plus about $6/person | No | Payroll, HR, and benefits without add-on fees |
| G-P (for reference) | Enterprise EOR with the broadest track record | EOR starting at about $599/employee/mo | Yes | The baseline these alternatives compete with |
How We Scored These Alternatives
Match scores weigh four things: how well the tool covers what G-P does well, strength where companies say it falls short (cost, entity ownership, and onboarding speed), value at typical team sizes, and ease of use. A higher score means a closer fit for the widest range of global-hiring needs, not that it wins for every country.
Sources
Pricing verified in 2026 against each vendor pricing page: Remote pricing, Deel pricing, RemoFirst pricing, and G-P pricing. Multiplier, Skuad, Rippling, and Justworks quote some tiers individually, so confirm current rates.
Related Comparisons
Comparing options across the same category? These guides use the same verified-pricing method:
- Best Oyster Alternatives
- Best Papaya Global Alternatives
- Best Justworks Alternatives
- Best RemoFirst Alternatives
Verified on 15 September 2026 by the SaaSRat editorial team. Pricing and contract terms change often; confirm current rates with the vendor before purchasing.
