Rivermate
Employer of record (EOR) software
Global employment platforms (GEP)
Multi-country payroll software
Talent management software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
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What is Rivermate
Rivermate is an employer of record (EOR) and global employment platform used to hire and pay international employees and contractors without setting up local entities. It supports onboarding, locally compliant employment via in-country partners, and cross-border payroll and payments. The product targets HR, finance, and operations teams managing distributed workforces across multiple countries, with workflows that combine employment administration and payroll execution in one service.
EOR hiring without local entities
Rivermate supports hiring full-time employees in countries where the customer does not have a legal entity by acting as the employer of record. This reduces the need for customers to establish subsidiaries for initial international expansion. It centralizes key steps such as offer/onboarding coordination, employment administration, and ongoing payroll-related processes under one vendor relationship.
Multi-country payroll and payments
Rivermate provides mechanisms to run payroll across multiple countries and facilitate cross-border salary payments. This helps finance teams standardize pay cycles and reduce reliance on separate local payroll providers for each geography. It is positioned for organizations that need consolidated oversight across countries rather than country-by-country tooling.
HR operations for distributed teams
The platform is designed for HR and operations teams managing remote or international workforces, including employee lifecycle administration tied to EOR engagements. It typically covers onboarding coordination, documentation handling, and ongoing employment changes that affect payroll. This aligns with use cases where HR and payroll execution need to stay connected across jurisdictions.
Talent management depth may vary
Although Rivermate is associated with broader workforce management, its depth in talent management (e.g., performance reviews, learning, succession planning) may be limited compared with dedicated talent suites. Organizations with mature talent processes may still need separate systems for performance and development. Buyers should validate which talent modules are native versus handled through integrations or services.
Country coverage and partners
EOR delivery depends on in-country entities and partners, and practical coverage can vary by country and worker type. Some jurisdictions may have constraints on benefits, onboarding timelines, or permissible contract structures. Prospective customers should confirm supported countries, employment types, and service levels for their specific hiring plan.
Integration and reporting maturity
Global employment platforms often require integrations with HRIS, accounting, and expense tools to fit into existing stacks. Rivermate’s available integrations, API capabilities, and reporting granularity may not match the breadth offered by larger, more established platforms. Teams should assess data export options, audit trails, and the ability to consolidate reporting across countries and worker types.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Employer of Record (EOR) | €299 - €599 per employee/month | Hire full-time employees in 180+ countries without a local entity. Includes payroll, taxes, benefits, local contracts, IP protection, 24/7 human support, dedicated account manager. No onboarding or offboarding fees; no hidden fees. |
| Contractor of Record (COR) | €99 - €299 per contractor/month | Compliant contractor hiring and payments globally; elimination of misclassification risk, local contracts, payroll/tax management, payments in 120+ currencies, 24/7 support. Optional contractor health insurance. |
| Global Talent Recruitment | From 15% of annual salary | Success-based recruitment fee (sourcing, screening, interviews, pre-vetted candidates, transition to payroll). |
