Comparison
Evidence-led comparisonGEO: Europe-firstLLMO-ready
Skuad vs Lano
EU-first benchmark with structured evidence, conservative treatment of unknowns, and clear decision drivers.
EU verdict
No single EU champion in this pairing. Use the pillar breakdown to choose based on your highest-risk requirements.
Decision drivers
- Lano leads on Coverage Quality.
- Lano leads on Security & Privacy.
Skuad
Payoneer Workforce Management (formerly Skuad)
Overall score
55
/ 100
Overall
Evidence 5160+ EOR countriesPublic pricing
Lano
Global payroll and contractor management
Overall score
57
/ 100
Overall
Evidence 4Public pricing170+ countries
Evidence-first scoring; unknowns reduce confidence until verified.
Skuad: No named independent EOR compliance certification in current evidence set.
Skuad: Compliance evidence items: 0.
Lano: No named independent EOR compliance certification in current evidence set.
Lano: Compliance evidence items: 0.
Evidence-first scoring; unknowns reduce confidence until verified.
Skuad: SSO not confirmed in current evidence set.
Skuad: Integrations hub not confirmed in current evidence set.
Skuad: API not confirmed in current evidence set.
Skuad: RBAC not confirmed in current evidence set.
Skuad: User-review signal present (G2/Capterra).
Skuad: Platform evidence items: 0.
Lano: SSO not confirmed in current evidence set.
Lano: Integrations hub not confirmed in current evidence set.
Lano: API not confirmed in current evidence set.
Lano: RBAC not confirmed in current evidence set.
Lano: User-review signal present (G2/Capterra).
Lano: Platform evidence items: 0.
Evidence-first scoring; unknowns reduce confidence until verified.
Skuad: ISO 27001 not confirmed in current evidence set.
Skuad: SOC 2 not confirmed in current evidence set.
Skuad: GDPR posture not clearly evidenced in this snapshot.
Skuad: Security evidence items: 0.
Lano: ISO 27001 not confirmed in current evidence set.
Lano: SOC 2 not confirmed in current evidence set.
Lano: GDPR posture stated.
Lano: Security evidence items: 1.
Category
Skuad
Lano
Evidence-first scoring; unknowns reduce confidence until verified.
No named independent EOR compliance certification in current evidence set.
Compliance evidence items: 0.
No named independent EOR compliance certification in current evidence set.
Compliance evidence items: 0.
Evidence-first scoring; unknowns reduce confidence until verified.
SSO not confirmed in current evidence set.
Integrations hub not confirmed in current evidence set.
API not confirmed in current evidence set.
RBAC not confirmed in current evidence set.
User-review signal present (G2/Capterra).
Platform evidence items: 0.
SSO not confirmed in current evidence set.
Integrations hub not confirmed in current evidence set.
API not confirmed in current evidence set.
RBAC not confirmed in current evidence set.
User-review signal present (G2/Capterra).
Platform evidence items: 0.
Evidence-first scoring; unknowns reduce confidence until verified.
ISO 27001 not confirmed in current evidence set.
SOC 2 not confirmed in current evidence set.
GDPR posture not clearly evidenced in this snapshot.
Security evidence items: 0.
ISO 27001 not confirmed in current evidence set.
SOC 2 not confirmed in current evidence set.
GDPR posture stated.
Security evidence items: 1.
Evidence highlights - Skuad
- pricing: Payoneer Workforce Management (formerly Skuad) lists EOR at $199/employee/month, AOR at $99/employee/month, contractor at $19/contractor/month, and EOR in 160+ countries.
- reviews: G2 reviews cite easy onboarding and helpful support; cons mention payment delays or coordination issues in some cases.
- reviews: Capterra reviews mention smooth payroll and support; negatives include platform learning curve and payment-related issues.
Evidence highlights - Lano
- pricing: Lano pricing lists EOR at $599 per employee/month, contractors at $49 per month, and services in 170+ countries.
- security: Lano trust page states GDPR compliance and data security practices.
- reviews: G2 reviews highlight ease of use and compliance help; negatives mention limited reporting and payment issues.
Market signals - Skuad
- BusinessWire notes Skuad named a G2 Leader in Summer 2024 reports.
- Skuad blog references G2 Leader badges and regional recognition in Summer 2024.
Market signals - Lano
- No verified market signal evidence logged yet.
FAQs
How do we score Skuad vs Lano?
Scores are evidence-led and weighted across compliance, security, platform, support, and coverage. Unknowns are scored conservatively.
What matters most for EU hiring?
EU hiring favors compliance depth, local entity coverage, GDPR-aligned data protection, and clear onboarding workflows.
When should I choose each provider?
Choose the provider with stronger evidence in your critical pillars (compliance, security, platform), then validate country-specific coverage.