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Summary
Atlas HXM runs a 100% owned-entity EOR model across 160+ countries — no partner network, no white-label subcontractors. Your contract is issued by an Atlas subsidiary, statutory remittances go straight from Atlas to the government, and when something goes wrong there’s no chain of partners to escalate through. The trade-off is real: custom pricing at $599/month and often $500–750+ per employee, a platform that works but feels dated, and onboarding that’s among the slowest in the market (4–7 days in Singapore, 2–3 weeks in Japan). For compliance-heavy enterprises that treat entity ownership as non-negotiable, Atlas delivers. For startups or teams under 10 employees, the minimums and price make it the wrong fit.
Ratings Breakdown
Atlas HXM in Asia: Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| HQ | Jacksonville, FL |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Employees | Not disclosed |
| Asian countries covered | 9 |
| Total countries | 160+ |
| Time to first payroll (Singapore) | 4–7 business days |
| Time to first payroll (India) | 4–7 business days |
| EOR pricing | From $599/employee/month; custom enterprise $500–750+ typical |
| Contractor pricing | Available (custom; no published rate) |
| Deposit required | Varies by country; typically 1 month salary |
| Local entities owned | Yes — 100% owned globally; zero partner network |
| Integrations | hStream marketplace, datascalehr; limited vs Deel/Rippling |
| Payment methods | Bank transfer, multi-currency payroll |
| Mobile app | Yes (iOS and Android — expenses, payslips, time-off) |
| Free trial / demo | Demo available |
| Certifications | SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / GDPR not clearly stated on public site |
What Atlas HXM Does Well
100% direct-entity model — no partners anywhere
Atlas does not use a partner network in any of its 160+ countries. Every market is serviced through an Atlas-owned legal entity. Employment contracts, statutory remittance, and liability sit with Atlas, not a subcontractor. That’s rare at this scale; G-P does the same, but Atlas’s operational emphasis is explicitly compliance-first rather than platform-first. For buyers who’ve been burned by partner delays or “we’ll check with our in-country partner” answers, Atlas removes that entire category of risk.
Direct statutory remittance to government authorities
Contributions go from Atlas directly to the relevant tax or social security authority — no intermediary aggregator or local payroll partner in the middle. That reduces latency, audit trail clarity, and the chance of misrouted or delayed payments. In Asia, where CPF, PF/ESI, SSS/PhilHealth, BPJS, and Shakai Hoken each have strict deadlines, direct remittance matters when an audit or labour dispute arises.
Standardised contracts with country-specific clauses
Contracts are issued by the Atlas subsidiary in each market and follow a standardised global framework with country-specific clauses baked in — not generic global templates retrofitted per jurisdiction. That keeps consistency for your legal team while still satisfying local mandatory terms. You get one contracting approach across Asia without sacrificing local compliance.
In-country compliance officers in major Asia markets
Atlas staffs dedicated in-country compliance officers in its main Asia markets. When you ask about notice periods in Japan, severance in Indonesia, or Professional Tax in India, the answer comes from someone who works in that jurisdiction. That’s not true of every EOR that uses a single regional or offshore support team.
Authoritative compliance answers without escalation
Support can give definitive compliance answers without “let me check with our partner” or multi-day ticket loops. Because Atlas owns the entity and employs the compliance staff, the first response can be authoritative. For regulated industries or companies that need audit-ready documentation of how employment and statutory obligations are met, that’s a tangible advantage over partner-dependent providers.
Where Atlas HXM Falls Short
Custom pricing at $599 and often $500–750+/month per employee
Atlas publishes “from $599” but does not offer a transparent rate card. Expect custom enterprise pricing in the $500–750+/month per employee range depending on country and volume. Multiplier starts around $400; Deel and Remote at $599 are already premium. For 10 employees, Atlas at $600/month is $72,000/year in EOR fees — roughly $24,000 more than Multiplier over the same period. Justifiable when owned-entity certainty is mandatory; hard to defend for straightforward Singapore or Philippines hiring where partner risk is low.
Platform is functional but dated UX
The Atlas HXM platform covers employee lifecycle, payroll, benefits, and compliance documentation. It works. The UX reflects a company that built compliance first and layered technology on afterward — not the other way around. Navigation and self-serve flows lag Deel and Rippling. If your team expects a polished, consumer-grade interface, Atlas will feel behind. If they care more about compliance workflows and audit trails, it’s adequate.
Slowest onboarding: 4–7 days Singapore, 2–3 weeks Japan
Singapore and India: 4–7 business days to first payroll. Japan and Indonesia: 2–3 weeks. That’s slower than Deel (1–2 days in Singapore), Remote, and Multiplier. Atlas reviews every employment package carefully before issuing contracts; the slowness is deliberate, not accidental. If you need someone live by Thursday, pick Deel. If you need correctness in a market where errors have legal consequences, the extra time is the point — but you pay for it in wait time.
Minimum headcount thresholds
Atlas is not positioned for very small teams. Expect minimum headcount thresholds in practice; they’re not the right option for companies with fewer than 10 employees. That’s consistent with an enterprise, compliance-first sales motion but excludes startups and small teams that want the same owned-entity model. If you’re a five-person team testing one hire in Singapore, Deel or Multiplier will engage; Atlas typically will not.
Thin public review footprint and no reply to negative feedback
G2 and Capterra have almost no public reviews for Atlas HXM. Trustpilot shows 2.9/5 with only 2 reviews, and Atlas does not reply to negative Trustpilot reviews. That makes it harder to validate claims with peer feedback before signing. Rely on reference calls and your own due diligence rather than aggregate scores.
Pricing Breakdown
Base EOR fee
From $599/employee/month; actual pricing is custom. Typical enterprise quotes land in the $500–750+/month range per employee depending on country mix and volume. The base includes local payroll and tax compliance, Atlas-issued contracts with country-specific clauses, direct statutory remittance, and access to in-country compliance officers.
Add-on costs
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Contractor management | Custom; no published rate |
| Benefits beyond statutory | Typically quoted per country |
| Visa / work permit support | Confirm if included or add-on |
| One-time onboarding | Often included in custom quote; verify |
| Offboarding / termination | Varies by country |
What’s NOT included
Transparent contractor pricing (no Deel-style $49 or Multiplier-style $40). Deep HRIS integrations are limited compared to Deel or Rippling — hStream and datascalehr are the main integration options. Equity and stock option administration are not a core offering. Dedicated account management and custom SLAs are enterprise-only.
Volume discounts
Volume discounts are available; exact tiers are custom. Enterprise deals at 10+ or 25+ employees can bring per-employee cost into the $500–600 range. No public table for small teams.
How it compares
Atlas at $599+ is on par with Deel and Remote on headline price but typically lands higher once custom pricing is applied. Multiplier at $400 is about $200/month cheaper per employee — over 20 employees the gap can exceed $48,000/year. Remofirst and budget EORs are far cheaper but use partners. Atlas competes on owned-entity certainty and direct remittance, not on price.
Asia Country-by-Country
Atlas-owned entity. No partner layer. First payroll: 4–7 days.
Atlas-owned entity with in-country compliance officers. First payroll: 4–7 days.
Atlas-owned entity. DOLE compliance built in. First payroll: 4–7 days.
Owned entity — no partner handoff. First payroll: 2–3 weeks. Slower by design.
Atlas-owned entity. Onboarding: 2–3 weeks by design. No partner layer.
Atlas-owned entity. Standard coverage. Onboarding: 4–7 days.
Atlas-owned entity. No intermediary. First payroll: 1–2 weeks.
Atlas-owned entity. Direct contracts and remittance. Onboarding: 4–7 days.
Atlas-owned entity. In-region compliance team. Onboarding: 4–7 days.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- 100% owned entities in all 160+ countries — no partner network, so liability and contracts sit with Atlas everywhere.
- Direct statutory remittance to government authorities eliminates intermediary delay and audit ambiguity.
- Support gives definitive compliance answers without escalating to a partner or multi-day tickets.
- Dedicated in-country compliance officers in major Asia markets for Japan, India, Indonesia, and others.
- Standardised contracts with country-specific clauses keep consistency while satisfying local law.
- Mobile app (iOS/Android) for expenses, payslips, and time-off — more than many EORs offer.
- Enterprise-grade compliance posture for regulated industries.
Cons:
- Custom pricing at $599+ and typically $500–750+/month per employee with no published rate card — hard to compare without a sales call.
- Platform is functional but dated; UX lags Deel and Rippling for teams that want a modern self-serve experience.
- Onboarding is among the slowest: 4–7 days in Singapore/India and 2–3 weeks in Japan/Indonesia.
- Minimum headcount thresholds make Atlas unsuitable for teams under roughly 10 employees.
- No transparent contractor pricing like Deel’s $49 or Multiplier’s published contractor rates.
- Very few public reviews (G2/Capterra almost none; Trustpilot only 2 reviews); Atlas doesn’t reply to negative Trustpilot feedback.
- Hong Kong not in Asia country list; 9 Asia markets vs 10 for Pebl/Deel/Remote.
How Atlas HXM Compares
Pick Atlas for owned-entity certainty and direct statutory remittance with custom pricing and slower onboarding; pick Deel for fastest Asia onboarding (1–2 days in Singapore), a polished platform, and published pricing. Both use owned entities in core markets.
Both use 100% owned entities globally. G-P has a longer track record and China WFOE at $599–800+; Atlas emphasises compliance and direct remittance. Pick Atlas for their support and compliance posture; pick G-P for mainland China or the longest-running global EOR brand.
Multiplier is Singapore-headquartered at ~$400 with faster onboarding; Atlas is $599+ and slower but strict no-partner model everywhere. Over 20 employees the fee gap can exceed $60k/year. Atlas for entity and remittance control; Multiplier for cost and speed in Asia.
Pebl is $399 with Alfie and workforce mobility; Atlas is $599+ with 100% owned entities and no mobility. Pebl uses owned and partners; Atlas only owned. Pick Atlas for owned-entity purity and compliance; pick Pebl for lower cost and mobility/visa workflows.
Case Studies
Chinese intelligent logistics company expanded to USA, Thailand, India, South Korea, Philippines, and Ethiopia through Atlas HXM’s direct EOR — one global partner for all markets.
E-learning company with teams in London, USA, India, and Singapore uses Atlas HXM for quick, compliant onboarding across all locations.
Real User Feedback
| Platform | Rating | Review Count |
|---|---|---|
| G2 | — | Almost no public reviews |
| Capterra | — | Almost no public reviews |
| Trustpilot | 2.9 / 5 | 2 reviews |
Total reviews across platforms: Very low (single digits)
What users praise:
Themes from the limited feedback and case studies highlight strong compliance support, clear answers on statutory and employment questions, and reliability in regulated or multi-country setups. Affygility (global expansion case study) and APAC-focused content suggest enterprises value the owned-entity model and direct remittance. Legal and finance teams note that support doesn’t punt to “we’ll get back to you after we check with our partner.”
What users complain about:
Trustpilot’s two reviews average 2.9/5; Atlas does not reply to negative reviews on that platform. Criticism in available feedback focuses on pricing transparency (custom-only, no public rates), slower onboarding versus competitors, and the platform feeling older than Deel or Rippling. With so few public reviews, buyers should rely on reference calls and direct due diligence rather than aggregate scores.
Final Verdict
Who should use Atlas HXM:
- Startups (1–10 international hires): Generally no. Minimum headcount and custom pricing make it a poor fit; Deel or Multiplier will engage at this size.
- Mid-market (10–50 hires): Fit if owned-entity certainty and direct statutory remittance are non-negotiable (e.g. regulated industry, audit-heavy). Expect to pay $500–750+/employee and accept 4–7 day (Singapore) or 2–3 week (Japan) onboarding.
- Enterprise (50+): Strong fit. Custom pricing, in-country compliance officers, and 100% owned entities scale for global teams that prioritise compliance over speed and platform polish.
Who should NOT use Atlas HXM:
Startups and teams under ~10 employees — minimums and premium pricing exclude you. Teams that need someone onboarded in 1–2 days (e.g. Singapore) should choose Deel or Multiplier. Buyers who want transparent pricing without a sales cycle should look at Pebl, Multiplier, or Remofirst.
Bottom line: Atlas HXM is built for compliance-first enterprises that treat owned-entity EOR and direct statutory remittance as non-negotiable. You pay for it: $599+ and often $500–750+/month per employee, slower onboarding, and a functional-but-dated platform. For regulated industries, large teams, and buyers who’ve been stung by partner-dependent EORs, Atlas removes an entire class of risk.
Best suited for: Compliance-focused enterprises (roughly 10+ employees) that require 100% owned-entity EOR and direct statutory remittance and can accept premium custom pricing and slower onboarding in exchange.
Visit Atlas HXM: atlashxm.com
Further Reading
- How to Terminate an Employee via EOR
- EOR Cost Guide — What Does an EOR Cost in Asia?
- EOR vs Setting Up a Company in Asia
- Asia Employment Law Changes 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Atlas HXM have its own entity in every Asia country it covers?
Yes. Atlas uses 100% owned entities in all 160+ countries, including all 9 Asia markets (Singapore, India, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea). There is no partner network.
What’s the real total cost per employee with Atlas HXM?
Published “from $599” per employee/month; typical enterprise quotes run $500–750+/month depending on country and volume. There is no public rate card. Add deposit (often 1 month salary), any benefits or visa add-ons, and confirm offboarding fees by country. Request a written quote before comparing.
How long does onboarding take in Singapore and Japan?
Singapore and India: 4–7 business days to first payroll. Japan and Indonesia: 2–3 weeks. Slower than Deel (1–2 days in Singapore) and Multiplier; the delay is deliberate for compliance review.
Does Atlas HXM cover Hong Kong?
Atlas’s Asia list covers 9 countries and does not include Hong Kong in the standard EOR set. For Hong Kong you’d need to confirm with sales or consider Deel, Remote, or Pebl, which include Hong Kong.
Is there a minimum number of employees to use Atlas HXM?
Atlas is positioned for enterprise and mid-market; in practice there are minimum headcount thresholds and they are not the right fit for teams under roughly 10 employees. Small teams should use Deel or Multiplier.
Does Atlas HXM have SOC 2 or ISO 27001?
SOC 2 and ISO 27001 are not clearly stated on Atlas’s public website. If you require certified security and privacy controls, ask for documentation before signing.
How does Atlas compare to Deel on price and speed?
Atlas and Deel both start around $599/month, but Atlas pricing is custom and often lands at $500–750+. Deel publishes $599 and offers 1–2 day onboarding in Singapore; Atlas offers 4–7 days in Singapore and 2–3 weeks in Japan. Pick Atlas for owned-entity certainty and direct remittance; pick Deel for speed and a polished platform.
Can I use Atlas for contractors as well as EOR?
Yes; contractor management is available but pricing is custom. There is no single published rate like Deel’s $49 or Multiplier’s $40.
