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Head-to-head · Employer of Record Software

Atlas HXM vs Global Expansion

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
8 checks side by side

Higher score Atlas HXM #6 in Employer of Record Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Atlas HXM

Global Expansion #8 in Employer of Record Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Try Global Expansion

Atlas HXM leads on 1 check, Global Expansion on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreAtlas HXM · 8.7/10
Lowest starting priceAtlas HXM · $199/user/mo
Most featuresGlobal Expansion · 5 of 5

Atlas HXM scores higher on our rubric for employer of record software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Atlas HXM is cheaper to start at $199/user/mo against $600/user/mo. Global Expansion leads on countries covered: 214 versus 160. On worker types, Atlas HXM gives you Both where Global Expansion offers Employees.

Atlas HXM is the better fit for global EOR plus contractor coverage. Global Expansion is the better fit for teams prioritizing maximum country reach.

Atlas HXM fits best
Global EOR plus contractor coverage
Global Expansion fits best
Teams prioritizing maximum country reach

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Show only differences

Feature	Atlas HXM 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Global Expansion 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.3
Ranking	#6 in Employer of Record Software	#8 in Employer of Record Software
Best for	Global EOR plus contractor coverage	Teams prioritizing maximum country reach
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$199/user/mo (best)	$600/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Compliance	ISO 27001	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Atlas HXM 4/5 · Global Expansion 5/5
Local employment contracts	✓	✓
Payroll and tax filing	✓	✓
Benefits administration	✓	✓
Visa and immigration	✓	✓
HRIS integrations	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Countries covered	160	214 (best)
Worker types	Both	Employees
Our review
Pros	Covers EOR entities in more than 160 countries Combines payroll, tax, benefits, onboarding, and compliance Supports both employees and contractors with separate plans	Coverage across 214 countries and territories Includes payroll, tax, benefits and immigration support Adds onboarding, expenses, PTO and contract lifecycle tools
Cons	Paid-only product with no free plan EOR pricing starts at $599 per employee per month Integration coverage centers on the Atlas Connect REST API	EOR pricing starts at $600 per employee per month Platform access is limited to the web Integrations are limited to selected platforms
Our verdict	Atlas HXM is a global employment platform for organizations hiring internationally without establishing local entities. Its EOR offering combines local employment contracts, payroll, tax administration, benefits, compliance, onboarding,… Read the review →	Global Expansion is an advisory Employer of Record service from Equus Software for organizations hiring internationally without establishing local entities. It supports employees across 214 countries and territories, with onboarding,… Read the review →

Atlas HXMEmployer of Record Software 8.7Paid
Global ExpansionEmployer of Record Software 8.3Paid

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Strengths and trade-offs

Atlas HXM — where it wins
- Covers EOR entities in more than 160 countries
- Combines payroll, tax, benefits, onboarding, and compliance
- Supports both employees and contractors with separate plans
Where it doesn't
- Paid-only product with no free plan
- EOR pricing starts at $599 per employee per month
- Integration coverage centers on the Atlas Connect REST API
Global Expansion — where it wins
- Coverage across 214 countries and territories
- Includes payroll, tax, benefits and immigration support
- Adds onboarding, expenses, PTO and contract lifecycle tools
Where it doesn't
- EOR pricing starts at $600 per employee per month
- Platform access is limited to the web
- Integrations are limited to selected platforms

Atlas HXM8.7/10 · Paid
Global EOR and contractor management with payroll, compliance, benefits, and mobility support.
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Global Expansion8.3/10 · Paid
A wide-coverage EOR with strong global employment services, priced at $600 per employee monthly.
Try Global Expansion Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update