Rivermate
Amsterdam employer of record with 38 owned entities, a dedicated account manager per client and support over Slack, WhatsApp, email and phone
Quick Overview
| Company | Rivermate B.V. |
|---|---|
| Category | Employer of Record Services |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Employer of record, contractor of record, visa and immigration support, payroll in 120+ currencies, optional global health insurance, dedicated account manager |
| Pricing | EOR from $349 per employee per month (pricing page; the homepage says from €319); Contractor of Record from $149 per contractor per month; visas on request |
| Best For | Companies that want a named account manager rather than a self-service portal |
| Replaces | Globalization Partners, Oyster HR, Deel |
Detailed Review
Rivermate is based at Herengracht 420 in Amsterdam, and its terms of service are an agreement with Rivermate B.V. The company positions its service around people rather than software, with a named account manager for every client.
The pricing page lists three services: an EOR service for full-time employees, a Contractor of Record service in which Rivermate signs the contract, and visa and immigration work quoted on request.
What the Price Covers
The pricing page shows EOR from $349 per employee per month and Contractor of Record from $149 per contractor per month, and says prices vary by country, headcount, project and expat versus local hire. The homepage uses a different starting figure of €319, so the quote you receive is the number to rely on.
Included are country-specific employment contracts, payroll, tax and benefits administration, payment in 120+ currencies, IP protection clauses and 24/7 support. Global health insurance is an optional extra.
Entities and Group Structure
The pages state 38 owned entities, 180+ countries covered, more than 1,300 companies served and 3,500 employees on payroll. A banner on the site says the EOR businesses Eos, Serviap and Hightekers EOR now trade as Rivermate, and that Remunance, an Indian EOR provider, has joined the group.
For a European buyer the contracting company named in the terms is Rivermate B.V. in the Netherlands, while the group includes entities outside Europe.
Support Instead of Tickets
Rivermate says clients reach local experts by Slack, WhatsApp, email or phone rather than by a ticket queue. The company also offers Visa and Immigration support in 180+ countries and a Global Consulting service listed in the footer.
A comparison table on the pricing page sets Rivermate against traditional EORs, DIY entities and freelancer marketplaces; it is vendor-written and should be read as marketing.
Limitations to Consider
Starting prices are in USD and differ between the pricing page and the homepage. The final fee depends on country and headcount and is given in a custom proposal. No free trial is mentioned and a demo is the entry point. The group includes acquired businesses outside Europe. This review rests on the vendor's pages, not a hands-on test.
Who Should Use Rivermate
Mid-sized companies hiring in several countries who value a named contact and want contractors, employees and visa work from the same provider.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Starting prices for EOR and Contractor of Record are public
- 38 entities stated as owned
- Dutch contracting entity named in the terms
- Visa and immigration support in the same service
- Human support channels including WhatsApp and Slack
Cons
- Starting prices in USD and inconsistent between pages
- Final fee only through a proposal
- No self-serve trial mentioned
- Group includes acquired entities outside Europe
Alternatives to Rivermate
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
Playroll
United Kingdom · English-law EOR with a published feature table and no minimum term
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
The pricing page shows EOR from $349 per employee per month and Contractor of Record from $149 per contractor per month. The homepage quotes a start from €319. Both figures can change with country, headcount and whether the hire is local or an expat, so ask for a proposal.
Yes. The terms of service are an agreement with Rivermate B.V., and the address on the site is Herengracht 420, Amsterdam. The privacy policy names a data controller at the same Amsterdam address.
Yes. The site lists Contractor of Record, visa and immigration support, contractor payments and a global consulting service. Global health insurance for employees and contractors is an optional add-on.