Employer of record services · ranked #10 of 15
Lano: review, pricing and alternatives
Lano ranks tenth: it publishes a EUR 499 EOR price and a full Berlin imprint, but leads with payroll consolidation, not employment.
Lano at a glance
- Rank
- #10 of 15 in employer of record services
- Best for
- Finance teams consolidating payroll providers
- Pricing
- Per employee / month
- Free option
- None
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Key features
- Payroll consolidation, Global payroll, Employer of record, Contractor management, Payments
- Last checked
- 2026-11-15
Where Lano wins
- Lano is the one on this list with a complete imprint: Lano Software GmbH in Berlin, a commercial register number and a VAT number are all printed.
- The homepage leads with payroll consolidation, and EOR is presented as a way to hire abroad without local entities in 170+ countries.
- For a payroll manager who already uses several local providers, the reporting and API are the draw.
- As an EOR buyer's first call it ranks tenth.
Where it falls short
- The homepage sells payroll consolidation first, so EOR can feel like a side product.
- Final prices come from a proposal, and the minimum term is not stated.
- The SWIFT fee of EUR 25 per transaction adds up for contractor payments.
- Teams that want only an employer of record.
Our verdict on Lano
Lano is the one on this list with a complete imprint: Lano Software GmbH in Berlin, a commercial register number and a VAT number are all printed. The homepage leads with payroll consolidation, and EOR is presented as a way to hire abroad without local entities in 170+ countries. For a payroll manager who already uses several local providers, the reporting and API are the draw.
As an EOR buyer's first call it ranks tenth.
Where Lano falls short
The homepage sells payroll consolidation first, so EOR can feel like a side product. Final prices come from a proposal, and the minimum term is not stated. The SWIFT fee of EUR 25 per transaction adds up for contractor payments.
The legal page returned an error, though the imprint was readable.
Who should look elsewhere
Teams that want only an employer of record. A provider that leads with EOR will present a simpler proposal and a clearer onboarding path.
Lano pricing
Employer of record from EUR 499 per employee per month; payroll consolidation from EUR 3; SWIFT payments cost EUR 25 per transaction; final pricing by proposal.
Pricing as published by the vendor on the date above; check the vendor's pricing page before you buy.
Lano fact sheet
| Rank | #10 of 15 in employer of record services |
|---|---|
| Category | Employer of record services |
| Best for | Finance teams consolidating payroll providers |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month |
| Free option | None |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Company | Lano Software GmbH |
| Address | c/o WeWork, Stresemannstrasse 123, 10963, Berlin, Germany |
| Vendor size | Independent or mid-sized vendor |
| Website | www.lano.io |
| Last checked | 2026-11-15 |
Key features
- Payroll consolidation
- Global payroll
- Employer of record
- Contractor management
- Payments
- Reporting and API
Alternatives to Lano
RivermateLow-priced EOR with payroll included. Per employee / month.
PlayrollEOR, payroll, entity setup and immigration provider. Per employee / month.
Atlas HXMEOR, agent of record and mobility provider. Per employee / month.Also ranked in
- #10 of 15 in employer of record services
Sources checked
- Lano Software GmbH, Stresemannstrasse 123, 10963 Berlin (imprint) Source
- EOR from EUR 499 per employee per month; SWIFT EUR 25 per transaction Source
- 170+ countries Source
Lano: common questions
What is Lano?
Lano is payroll consolidation with an EOR add-on. Lano ranks tenth: it publishes a EUR 499 EOR price and a full Berlin imprint, but leads with payroll consolidation, not employment.
How much does Lano cost?
Employer of record from EUR 499 per employee per month; payroll consolidation from EUR 3; SWIFT payments cost EUR 25 per transaction; final pricing by proposal.
Does Lano have a free plan?
None. Employer of record from EUR 499 per employee per month; payroll consolidation from EUR 3; SWIFT payments cost EUR 25 per transaction; final pricing by proposal.
What is Lano best for?
Lano is best for finance teams consolidating payroll providers. Lano ranks tenth: it publishes a EUR 499 EOR price and a full Berlin imprint, but leads with payroll consolidation, not employment.
Where is Lano based?
Lano is published by Lano Software GmbH, headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Who should not use Lano?
Teams that want only an employer of record. A provider that leads with EOR will present a simpler proposal and a clearer onboarding path.
What are the best alternatives to Lano?
In our employer of record services ranking the closest alternatives are Rivermate, Playroll, Atlas HXM. See the full ranking for the other options.