Competitor alternatives
Teamed vs the field.
Side-by-side comparisons that show the math, the model, and the moments competitors don’t cover. Read for the structural differences, not the feature checklist.
How does Teamed compare itself to other EOR providers?
Side-by-side hubs that compare on structural differences — FX disclosure, named specialist vs ticket queue, graduation model — not feature checklists. Every claim cites a primary source; we acknowledge competitor strengths where accurate.
How we compare
- Live alternative hubs
- Deel — more in progressSource: Teamed editorial calendar· verified 2026-05-12
- Comparison method
- Structural differences (math + model) — not feature checklistsSource: Teamed editorial standard· verified 2026-05-12
- FX disclosure
- Teamed itemises FX with mid-rate cited on every Regional Rate line; Fixed Rate carries no FX line at allSource: Teamed FX disclosure policy· verified 2026-05-12
- Switch playbook
- Bring your invoice; we unbundle line-by-lineSource: Teamed switch playbook· verified 2026-05-12
Alternative · Live
Teamed vs Deel
Match Deel’s $599 headline with the Fixed Rate USD (flat, no FX line); same rate bills at £479 GBP when contracted in pounds. Where Deel’s FX terms aren’t publicly disclosed, Teamed itemises every line with applied FX rate and mid-market reference. The structural-cost-clarity story.
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Alternative · Coming soon
Teamed vs Remote
Comparison hub coming soon. Onboarding speed, named-specialist vs marketing-led support, graduation model.
Alternative · Coming soon
Teamed vs Oyster
Comparison hub coming soon. No entity services, less mature graduation model, what the platform-first approach misses for growing companies.
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Teamed vs Papaya Global
Comparison hub coming soon. Enterprise complexity vs right-sizing for growing teams.
Alternative · Coming soon
Teamed vs Rippling
Comparison hub coming soon. Why infrastructure-replacement isn’t the only path to global hiring.
Questions about Teamed comparisons
Which EOR is the cheapest?
It depends on what you mean by "cheapest". Headline fees run from ~$250/month (low-end providers) to $599/month (Deel Standard, Teamed Fixed Rate) to $899/month (Deel Enterprise). But the headline is rarely the full bill. FX markup on salary conversion typically adds 1.5–3% — on a $190K salary, that's $2,850–$5,700/year per employee that never appears as a line item. Add setup fees, exit fees, "out-of-scope" charges, and the cheapest-looking provider often isn't. Teamed's Fixed Rate matches Deel's $599 headline with 0% FX margin (flat fee in your chosen currency).Are all EOR providers basically the same?
No — but most look the same in the demo because the structural differences don't show up in feature checklists. Three things decide the actual bill and the actual experience: (1) how FX margin is disclosed (most providers don't publicly disclose terms; Teamed publishes the applied rate against the mid-market reference on every invoice); (2) whether your account is a named bar-admitted specialist or a ticket queue routed by chatbot; (3) whether the platform tells you when to graduate to your own entity, or stays silent because EOR is more profitable for them.Can I switch EOR providers mid-contract?
Yes — most EOR contracts are month-to-month or carry a 30–90 day notice period. The harder part is the operational cutover: cutover plan, data validation, payroll calendar alignment, benefits continuity, employee communications. Teamed runs phased cutovers (one country at a time, or one employee cohort at a time) so the overlap period is contained. Bring your current MSA to a working session and we'll map the operational plan and the deadlines.How do I evaluate a competitor not yet listed here?
Bring your current invoice to a 30-minute working session. We unbundle it line-by-line against the same model used on our live alternative hubs — gross salary, statutory at cost, platform fee, FX residual, setup/exit. The math comes out the same regardless of vendor name.
Comparing on a vendor not listed yet?
We model your real switch line-by-line. Bring your current invoice and we’ll unbundle it together — no demos, no decks.
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