Velocity Global Pricing 2026: EOR Cost Guide

Quick Answer

Velocity Global — rebranded to Pebl in September 2025 — prices EOR at $399 per employee per month in 2026, the lowest published rate among major EORs. The rate is marked 'terms and conditions apply' but Pebl does not publish the terms. Setup, offboarding, deposit, and FX margin figures are also unpublished. Pebl holds ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II certifications and covers approximately 200+ countries.

Last verified: Sep 16, 2026.

At a glance

• EOR rate: $399/EE/mo (terms and conditions apply)
• 10-employee annual cost: $47,880 (vs Deel $71,880; Remote $83,880)
• Coverage: Approximately 200+ countries
• Certifications: ISO 27001:2022 + SOC 2 Type II
• Setup fees: Not published
• Offboarding fees: Not published
• FX margin: Claimed 'transparent' structure; specifics not published
• AI assistant: Alfie (built-in, resolves 60-70% of routine HR queries)

The rebrand from Velocity Global to Pebl

Velocity Global Holdings, Inc. rebranded to Pebl in September 2025 as a strategic shift toward value-tier EOR positioning. The legal entity, ownership, leadership team, and customer contracts all continued under the new brand — the rebrand is marketing-driven rather than operational. The strategic goal: position Pebl as the cost-conscious alternative to Deel ($599) and Remote ($699) by leading with the lowest published EOR rate in the category.

Customers with active Velocity Global contracts as of September 2025 were transitioned to Pebl contracts with the same terms. The $399 published rate is a strategic move, not the historical Velocity Global rate — Pebl explicitly calls it the 'lowest standard pricing ever' (standard, not promotional). The implication: this is a sustained position, not a launch discount (Pebl press release, September 2025).

The $399 published rate vs the actual cost

The $399 per employee per month rate is the headline number, but Pebl publishes nothing about setup, offboarding, deposit, or FX margin — these line items may surface in the MSA. Pebl's pricing page claims a 'transparent foreign exchange structure' with prices including FX fees, but the specifics are not published. For companies comparing Pebl head-to-head with Deel ($599) and Remote ($699), the published rates suggest a 33-43% cost advantage, but the unpublished terms may compress that gap.

For a 10-employee EOR engagement, Pebl's annual headline cost is $47,880 vs Deel at $71,880 and Remote at $83,880 — a $24,000-$36,000 annual gap that is too large to be erased by hidden fees for standard engagements. For larger engagements (50+ seats), Deel and Remote typically negotiate to $350-$500/EE/mo, narrowing the gap. Pebl's $399 published rate is the same regardless of headcount (Pebl pricing page, August 2026; Tekpon, September 2026).

Where Pebl wins vs Deel and Remote

Three structural advantages. First, the lowest published rate. The $399 headline is roughly 33% below Deel and 43% below Remote's month-to-month pricing. For companies that do not negotiate (or cannot negotiate due to procurement policies tied to published rates), Pebl is materially cheaper than the alternatives.

Second, the widest country footprint. Pebl covers approximately 200+ countries, including hard-to-reach markets in Africa, Central Asia, and the Pacific that Deel (150-160+) and Remote (80-85+) do not cover. For companies hiring in markets outside the Tier-1 set, Pebl's coverage is a meaningful advantage.

Third, ISO 27001:2022 + SOC 2 Type II certifications. Both certifications are independently audited annually and are material for enterprise procurement teams that require vendor security posture documentation. The 27001:2022 designation is the latest revision of the standard; many EOR competitors hold the older 2013 version (Pebl Trust Center, August 2026).

Where Pebl loses vs Deel and Remote

Three structural disadvantages. First, no published rate transparency beyond the $399 headline. Setup, offboarding, deposit, and FX margin are all unpublished. The 'terms and conditions apply' disclaimer on the published rate suggests additional fees may apply in the MSA.

Second, no negotiated volume discount. The $399 rate is the same regardless of headcount, which means large enterprises (50-100+ seats) do not get the volume pricing that Deel and Remote offer. At 50 seats, Deel's volume floor of $350-$400/EE/mo is competitive with Pebl's $399; at 100 seats, Deel's floor drops further to $300-$350/EE/mo, making Deel cheaper than Pebl at scale.

Third, contractor management and immigration are quote-only rather than published. Any cross-border contractor engagement or visa sponsorship work requires a sales call with Pebl. Deel and Remote publish standard rates for these adjacent services.

Head-to-head positioning

The Alfie AI assistant

Alfie is Pebl's AI assistant built into the EOR platform, handling routine HR queries, payroll questions, and compliance documentation requests. Alfie does not replace the customer success manager but accelerates response time on standard queries. Enterprise customers get Alfie on every plan.

Usage data shows Alfie resolves 60-70% of routine queries without human escalation — a meaningful improvement over traditional EOR platforms where routine queries often wait 24-48 hours for human response. For HR operations teams, the implication is that Alfie reduces inbound ticket volume on standard queries (PTO calculations, employment verification letters, country-specific compliance documentation) by roughly two-thirds (Pebl product documentation, August 2026).

What enterprise buyers should do next

1. Pressure-test the 'terms and conditions' in writing. Pebl's $399 published rate is marked with a 'terms and conditions apply' disclaimer — get the actual terms in the MSA before signing. Specifically: setup, offboarding, deposit, FX margin, premium support.
2. Model the total cost at your actual headcount and country mix. At 10 employees, Pebl is materially cheaper than Deel and Remote. At 100+ employees, Deel's volume floors are competitive or cheaper.
3. Validate Alfie's actual response time and accuracy. The 60-70% resolution rate is marketing claim — test with 5-10 of your actual routine queries before committing.

What to watch next

Three datapoints that move Pebl pricing in late 2026 and 2027. First, the Pebl vs Deel price war — Pebl's $399 published rate is roughly 33% below Deel, and Deel has hinted at a 2027 published rate adjustment to maintain competitiveness. Second, Alfie's roadmap — Pebl is investing heavily in AI-powered compliance automation; expect expanded Alfie capabilities to surface as a differentiator in 2027. Third, Pebl's IPO trajectory — Pebl's parent (Velocity Global Holdings, Inc.) is rumored to be preparing for a 2027 IPO at a target valuation of $4-$6 billion; the public S-1 will surface EOR margin and customer concentration details.