Multiplier's Employer of Record plans start at $459 per employee per month on an annual contract, or $499 month-to-month, for its Core plan in 2026. The Growth plan costs $519 annually or $559 monthly, and Enterprise is custom. Multiplier's pricing page notes that compliance-mandated add-ons and implementation fees are charged on top.
StratEdge Global provides Employer of Record from $349 per employee per month, with group health insurance included, no implementation fee and no annual commitment. That's $1,320 to $1,800 less per employee per year than Multiplier's Core plan. This guide explains every Multiplier plan, the extra costs, and why StratEdge is the simpler, lower-cost choice for teams hiring in India. Prices were checked on 12 October 2026.
Multiplier pricing vs StratEdge Global at a glance
| Multiplier Core | StratEdge Global | |
|---|---|---|
| EOR fee per employee/month | $459 (annual) / $499 (monthly) | From $349, month-to-month |
| EOR fees per employee/year | $5,508–$5,988 | $4,188 |
| Commitment for the lowest price | 12 months | None |
| Implementation fee | Charged on top, per Multiplier | None |
| Compliance add-ons | Charged on top, per Multiplier | Included |
| Group health insurance | Ask Multiplier | Included |
| Real-time cost and employee visibility | Platform dashboard | EmpleYor: live pay, fee, onboarding, leave and attendance per hire |
| Recruitment | Not part of EOR | In-house recruitment team (HireEdge), one contract |
| Support | Platform and support team | One named contact |
All Multiplier plans and prices in 2026
| Multiplier plan | Annual contract | Monthly contract |
|---|---|---|
| EOR — Core | $459 per employee/month | $499 per employee/month |
| EOR — Growth | $519 per employee/month | $559 per employee/month |
| EOR — Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
| Contractors | $40 per contractor/month (billed annually) | — |
| Contractor of Record | $400 per contractor/month (billed annually) | — |
Multiplier states that compliance-mandated add-ons and implementation fees are charged in addition to these prices.
Why companies choose StratEdge Global instead: one partner, one platform
Most EORs give you a contract and an invoice. StratEdge Global gives you an employee who works, and feels, like part of your own team. You get one partner and one platform from hiring to exit, and payroll, PF, ESI, TDS, gratuity and Labour Code compliance are handled by our own team. Our proprietary platform, EmpleYor, gives you and your employees real-time visibility, so nothing waits on an email or an invoice.
- Real-time cost, no surprises. EmpleYor shows you the actual pay and fee for each hire, line by line, as payroll runs. You never have to request a breakdown or wait for an invoice to see what a hire really costs.
- The hire is fully visible. Your manager sees live onboarding status, timesheets, leave, attendance and recognitions: the same view you'd have of a direct employee.
- Engaged employees, not just compliant ones. At no extra cost, every EOR employee gets group health insurance, learning credits and access to our recognition programme, so they grow and get recognised alongside your own team.
- No candidate yet? We find one. Our in-house recruitment team, HireEdge, sources the hire, and we employ them through our India employing entity, StratGrid Private Limited. One contract covers search, employment and HR.
- Simple terms. From $349 per employee per month, no onboarding fee, no salary markup, month-to-month with no lock-in. India hires are onboarded in 48 hours.
Book a free call or see StratEdge pricing.
How Multiplier's pricing works, and where it adds up
Multiplier's price depends on two choices:
- Your tier. Core is the entry plan, and Growth costs $60 more per employee per month.
- Your commitment. An annual contract saves $40 per employee per month over month-to-month.
On top of the plan fee, Multiplier's pricing page lists compliance-mandated add-ons and implementation fees. Before you sign, ask Multiplier in writing:
- Which add-ons are mandatory in your countries, and what each costs
- How much the implementation or onboarding fee is
- Whether health insurance is included or billed separately
- Whether there's a security deposit, and what currency-conversion margin applies
With StratEdge, there's no tier to choose, no implementation fee and no annual lock-in. Health insurance, payroll and India compliance are in the $349 fee, and EmpleYor shows every cost line by line as payroll runs.
Worked example: Multiplier cost for one engineer in India
Say you hire a mid-level engineer in Bengaluru on a ₹24 lakh CTC, about $28,000 a year. Salary, Provident Fund and gratuity are the same with any EOR. The difference is the platform fee and what's bundled with it.
| Multiplier Core (annual) | Multiplier Core (monthly) | StratEdge Global | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform fee per month | $459 | $499 | From $349 |
| Platform fee per year | $5,508 | $5,988 | $4,188 |
| Contract term | 12 months | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Add-ons and implementation | Extra, per Multiplier | Extra, per Multiplier | None; health insurance included |
| You save with StratEdge | $1,320/year | $1,800/year | — |
| Team size | Core, annual ($459) | Core, monthly ($499) | StratEdge Global (from $349) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 employee | $5,508 | $5,988 | $4,188 |
| 5 employees | $27,540 | $29,940 | $20,940 |
| 10 employees | $55,080 | $59,880 | $41,880 |
| 25 employees | $137,700 | $149,700 | $104,700 |
These Multiplier figures are platform fees only, before add-ons or implementation fees. Run your own numbers with the StratEdge EOR cost calculator.
Multiplier vs Deel vs Remote vs StratEdge Global
| Multiplier Core | Deel | Remote | StratEdge Global | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOR per employee/month | $459 annual / $499 monthly | $599 | $699 | From $349 |
| Health insurance in the fee | Ask Multiplier | Check plan details | Check plan details | Included |
| Stated extras | Add-ons and implementation fees | — | — | None |
| Lowest price needs annual contract | Yes | No | Not published | No |
StratEdge is the lowest-cost option of the four at list price. See the full Deel pricing and Remote pricing breakdowns.
India costs StratEdge handles in-house
- Provident Fund. The employer pays 12% of PF wages. The statutory ceiling rose to ₹25,000 a month from 17 September 2026.
- Gratuity. Commonly accrued at about 4.81% of basic salary a year.
- Labour Codes. Wages must be at least 50% of total pay. See our Labour Codes guide.
- Final settlement. Wages are due within two working days of exit.
Read more in payroll in India in 2026.
Multiplier or StratEdge Global: which fits you?
Multiplier suits companies that want a tiered global platform and are ready to commit annually. If you're building a team in India and want one simple price, StratEdge Global is the better fit:
- From $349, against $459–$499 plus add-ons
- No annual lock-in needed for the lowest price
- No implementation fee, and health insurance included
- One partner, one platform, from recruitment to exit
- EmpleYor for real-time cost and employee visibility, plus one named contact
Compare more options in the best Deel alternatives or the best EOR providers in India.
FAQ
How much does Multiplier cost per employee?
Multiplier's Core EOR plan costs $459 per employee per month on an annual contract or $499 month-to-month in 2026, and the Growth plan costs $519 or $559. Add-ons and implementation fees apply on top. StratEdge Global starts at $349 per employee per month, month-to-month, with health insurance included.
Does Multiplier charge implementation fees?
Multiplier's pricing page says compliance-mandated add-ons and implementation fees apply in addition to plan prices. StratEdge Global charges no onboarding or implementation fee.
Is Multiplier cheaper than Deel?
Yes, at list price. Multiplier Core is $459–$499 per employee per month, against Deel's $599. StratEdge Global is lower than both, from $349.
Is Multiplier cheaper than Remote?
Yes, at list price. Remote lists EOR at $699 per employee per month. StratEdge Global starts at $349.
How much does Multiplier charge for contractors?
Multiplier charges $40 per contractor per month for contractor management and $400 per month for Contractor of Record, both billed annually.
What is cheaper than Multiplier for hiring in India?
StratEdge Global costs from $349 per employee per month with health insurance included and no implementation fee or annual commitment. That's $1,320 to $1,800 less per employee per year than Multiplier's Core plan.
Sources
- Multiplier pricing: usemultiplier.com/pricing, checked 12 October 2026
- Deel pricing: deel.com/pricing; Remote pricing: remote.com/pricing, checked 12 October 2026