Playroll
HR
From$399/user/mo
10 people: $3,990 a month · $47,880 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 1 plan · priced per user
Playroll vs Rivermate: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of HR tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Playroll starts at $399/user/mo (Employer of Record) and Rivermate at $149/user/mo (Contractor of Record). For 10 people that's $3,990 vs $1,490 a month: Rivermate is $2,500 a month (63%) cheaper than Playroll on list price.
Rivermate
Cheaper for 10 people
From$149/user/mo
10 people: $1,490 a month · $17,880 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 2 plans · priced per user
Plans
Playroll and Rivermate plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Playroll
Employer of Record
Hire in 180+ countries · No minimum commitment · Contract management and e-sign
$399/user/mo
EOR from $399 per employee per month; refundable deposit of one month's salary; statutory costs billed separately. Contractor management and global payroll priced on separate pages.
Prices from Playroll's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Rivermate
Contractor of Record
Compliant contractor agreements · Payments in 120+ currencies · Option to convert to employees
$149/user/mo
Employer of Record
Hire in 180+ countries · Payroll, taxes and benefits · Dedicated account manager
$349/user/mo
'From' prices per contractor/employee per month; varies by country, headcount and expat/local hire. Visa and immigration on request.
Prices from Rivermate's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Playroll (Employer of Record) | Rivermate (Contractor of Record) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $1,995/mo$23,940/yr a year | $745/mo$8,940/yr a year | Rivermate $1,250 less a month |
| 10 people | $3,990/mo$47,880/yr a year | $1,490/mo$17,880/yr a year | Rivermate $2,500 less a month |
| 25 people | $9,975/mo$119,700/yr a year | $3,725/mo$44,700/yr a year | Rivermate $6,250 less a month |
Playroll is priced per user. Rivermate is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Playroll vs Rivermate: questions
Which is cheaper, Playroll or Rivermate?
Playroll starts at $399/user/mo (Employer of Record) and Rivermate at $149/user/mo (Contractor of Record). For 10 people that's $3,990 vs $1,490 a month: Rivermate is $2,500 a month (63%) cheaper than Playroll on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Playroll and Rivermate have free plans?
Playroll has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Rivermate has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
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