Atlas HXM vs G-P (Globalization Partners) (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, G-P (Globalization Partners) grades higher than Atlas HXM: 1.8 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Atlas HXM grades higher on value for money. G-P (Globalization Partners) grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Atlas HXM
Employer of record and agent of record for hiring across borders
G-P (Globalization Partners)
Employer of record and contractor payments in 180+ countries
Which one is for you
Pick Atlas HXM if
- Fits if you want to employ a person in a country where you have no entity
- Works for companies that pay contractors across borders and want one provider to hold the risk
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you hire several people, because the $599 a month fee is per employee and excludes salary, contributions and benefits
- Watch out: visa sponsorship and expense cards are add-ons with extra setup
- Not for you if you want a free plan or trial, as none is listed
- Skip it if you need volume pricing for a large multi-country team, since that is quoted by sales
Pick G-P (Globalization Partners) if
- Fits if you want to hire in a country where you have no company
- Works for firms that pay contractors in many countries
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you hire only a few people, as EOR starts at $599 per employee a month
- Watch out: prices are starting points, with volume discounts and rates agreed through sales
- Not for you if you want payroll for your own entity, as an employer of record employs the workers
- Watch out: G-P Gia, the compliance assistant, is sold separately at $500 a seat
How we grade them
| 1.6GPAAtlas HXMWeak | 1.8GPAG-P (Globalization Partners)Weak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$199 per contractor a month for agent of record and $599 per employee a month for employer of record. That is far above what ordinary payroll software charges, but it is a different kind of service, and Toku charges the same $599 for EOR. | DEOR starts at $599 per employee a month and contractors at $39, against $29 in the middle of payroll tools. It is a different service, but still far above the category. |
| Free plan and trial | FNothing is free: no free plan and no trial are listed, so the way in is paying. | FThe only trial is 14 days of the G-P Gia compliance assistant. Payroll and employment have nothing free. |
| Features | CEmployer of record, agent of record, payroll, tax and benefits for those workers, and self-service. Visa sponsorship is a separate add-on and expense cards need extra setup. | BEmployer of record, global payroll, contractor payments, a compliance assistant, reporting and an API. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating is on record, and onboarding a worker in another country involves contracts and compliance steps. | CNo store rating on record. Hiring abroad involves contracts and onboarding with the vendor. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with no apps and no integrations on the listing. | BWeb only on the listing, with reporting and an API. |
| Best for | hiring one person abroad through an employer of record | hiring staff abroad through an employer of record |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Atlas HXM and G-P (Globalization Partners). How we grade
Price against what you get
Atlas HXM starts at $199 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. G-P (Globalization Partners) starts at $39 a month for each person and scores 2.7.
G-P (Globalization Partners) scores higher and starts $160 a month lower. Of the other payroll services on the chart, 25 score higher than Atlas HXM for less, and 4 score higher than G-P (Globalization Partners) for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Atlas HXM also covers expense tracking and time off.
- G-P (Globalization Partners) also covers reports.
At a glance
| Atlas HXM | G-P (Globalization Partners) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free trial |
| Starts at | $199 per contractor / month (AOR); $599 per employee / month (EOR) | $39 per contractor / month (EOR from $599 per employee / month) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 14-day free trial of G-P Gia, the compliance assistant |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Atlas HXM | Globalization Partners LLC |
| Price read from | atlashxm.com | globalization-partners.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Atlas HXM
- The $599 EOR fee is a service fee only; salary, employer contributions and benefits are paid on top.
- Visa sponsorship and global mobility is a separate add-on sold through a specialist.
- Expense cards are available on request and need extra setup and an addendum to the agreement.
- Volume pricing for larger multi-country teams is quoted by sales.
G-P (Globalization Partners)
- The listed prices are starting points; the page says volume discounts and negotiable rates apply, and proposals are requested from sales.
- G-P Gia is a compliance assistant sold separately from employment and payroll.
- An employer of record legally employs your workers abroad, so it is not payroll software for your own entity.
Key features
Atlas HXM
- Employer of record
- Atlas acts as the legal employer so a company can hire in a country without setting up a local entity, with local contracts and automated onboarding.
- Agent of record for contractors
- Contractors are onboarded and paid through the platform, with a country-specific classification assessment and quarterly classification checks.
- EOR payroll, tax and benefits
- Payroll and tax administration, time off, and benefits enrollment are handled for employees; the page lists healthcare, dental, vision and 401(k) where available.
- Visa sponsorship add-on
- An optional add-on supports relocation and immigration, with visa sponsorship coverage the vendor states for 75+ countries.
- Employee self-service
- Employees get a mobile app and web platform to manage their own details, and the platform offers SSO with Okta, Microsoft and Google Workspace.
G-P (Globalization Partners)
- Employer of record
- G-P employs workers in 180+ countries on your behalf, so you can hire without setting up a local entity, with onboarding through offboarding.
- Global payroll
- Pays your global team on time in 150+ currencies, with locally compliant contracts and benefits aligned to local standards.
- Contractor payments
- G-P Contractor generates contracts, runs classification checks and pays contractors in 190+ countries, funded in your currency.
- G-P Gia compliance assistant
- An AI assistant that answers HR compliance questions and drafts documents such as offer letters, drawing on articles and government sources.
- Reporting and API
- Agentic reporting and analytics on the workforce, plus custom APIs for connecting to existing systems.
Plans
Atlas HXM
Agent of Record (AOR)$199
per contractor / month
Onboards and pays contractors; includes 12-month classification protection of up to $100,000, KYB/KYC checks and quarterly classification checks. Monthly billing, cancel anytime.
Employer of Record (EOR)$599
per employee / month
Atlas becomes the legal employer and runs payroll, tax and benefits. The page labels $599 as where platform pricing starts, with volume pricing for larger multi-country teams.
G-P (Globalization Partners)
G-P Contractor$39
per contractor / month, starting price
Contracts, classification checks and payouts to contractors in 190+ countries; rates are negotiable.
G-P Gia$500
per seat / month, starting price
AI compliance guidance across 50+ countries and all 50 U.S. states; annual discounts available.
G-P EOR$599
per employee / month, starting price
Employer of record in 180+ countries with contracts, local benefits and payroll; volume discounts available.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Atlas HXM or G-P (Globalization Partners)?
As of Nov 13, 2026, G-P (Globalization Partners) is cheaper to start with: $39 a month for each person, against $199 a month for each person for Atlas HXM. Atlas HXM starts at $199 per contractor / month (AOR); $599 per employee / month (EOR), and G-P (Globalization Partners) starts at $39 per contractor / month (EOR from $599 per employee / month).
Which has a free plan, Atlas HXM or G-P (Globalization Partners)?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither Atlas HXM nor G-P (Globalization Partners) has a free plan. G-P (Globalization Partners) has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.
