Playroll
UK employer of record with a published feature table, EOR from $399 a month, no minimum commitment and a refundable one-month deposit
Quick Overview
| Company | Playroll Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | Employer of Record Services |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom (outside the EU, adequacy decision) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes (UK GDPR controller) |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Employer of record, contractor management, global entity setup, payroll in 45+ countries, benefits, immigration support in 95+ countries, HR GPT, white label |
| Pricing | EOR from $399 per employee per month, no minimum commitments; other products on request |
| Best For | Start-ups and mid-sized teams that want a list price, no contract minimum and a dedicated success manager |
| Replaces | Globalization Partners, Oyster HR, Remote |
Detailed Review
Playroll Limited is registered in England and Wales under number 13596140, with its registered office at Omni House on Belsize Road in London. The website terms say Playroll provides its services through a network of international companies it has established.
Where many EOR sites hide the product behind a demo, Playroll publishes a long feature table on its pricing page and shows the monthly starting price in twelve currencies.
What You Pay
The EOR starts at $399 per employee per month, with no minimum number of employees or contractors. The FAQ says there are no onboarding or offboarding fees, but a fully refundable security deposit equal to one month of salary is collected when an employee is onboarded.
The price table converts the starting figure into currencies such as £319, €379 and CHF 359 for the same $399.
Platform Features
The feature table lists unlimited administrative users, team-based and territory-based invoicing, payslip visibility, leave accrual tracking, bulk expense approval, bonus planning up to twelve months ahead and an insights dashboard. HRIS connections to BambooHR and HiBob are named.
Optional add-ons cover work visa support, salary benchmarking, localised benefits and background checks. The pricing page says GDPR and SOC 2 are part of its security and compliance position.
People Around the Platform
Each client has a dedicated Customer Success Manager, and each client employee has an Employee Success Manager, both at no extra cost according to the FAQ. Support runs five days a week around the clock, with email, WhatsApp, phone, Teams and video calls.
Beyond EOR the navigation lists contractor management, global entity setup, payroll in 45+ countries, immigration support in 95+ countries and an HR GPT assistant.
Limitations to Consider
Only the EOR starting price is public; contractor, payroll and entity prices are not shown on the pricing page. The site refers to a network of international companies, so check which company employs your hire in each country. The deposit is refundable but ties up one month of salary. This review rests on the vendor's pages, not a hands-on test.
Who Should Use Playroll
Growing companies that want to start with one or two foreign hires, keep their HRIS and avoid long minimum terms.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Published starting price and full feature table
- No minimum headcount or onboarding fees
- Customer and Employee Success Managers included
- Integrations with BambooHR and HiBob
- UK company number and registered office disclosed
Cons
- Only the EOR price is public
- Services delivered through a network of companies
- Refundable deposit of one month of salary
- Supported hours are 24x5, not seven days
Alternatives to Playroll
Other European employer of record services worth comparing before you decide:
Teamed
United Kingdom · London EOR with an itemised invoice and one fixed monthly fee
Rivermate
Netherlands · Amsterdam provider with 38 owned entities and a dedicated account manager
Native Teams
United Kingdom · Low entry price plus an EOR variant on a dedicated EU entity
Lano
Germany · Berlin platform that joins EOR, local payroll and contractors in one view
See all European employer of record services or compare them directly against Globalization Partners on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
No onboarding or offboarding fees are listed in the pricing FAQ. A fully refundable security deposit equal to one month of salary is required when an employee is onboarded. The monthly fee starts at $399 per employee.
The pricing page says there is no minimum number of employees or contractors, and the starting price is shown as having no minimum commitments. The FAQ gives the same answer for contractors.
The website terms and privacy policy name Playroll Limited, registered in England and Wales under number 13596140, and apply UK GDPR. The terms add that services are provided through a network of international companies.