Higher COR score: 7.5 against 6.4.
Best for: Companies moving contractors onto local employment contracts, a use Remote's EOR page names
Read review (Remote)4dev.com works as a Contractor of Record. The client signs with 4dev and 4dev signs with each contractor, so 4dev is the contracting party, which reduces reclassification risk. Contracts, assignment of IP to the client and closing documents are produced on the platform. Contractors in 150+ countries withdraw their pay by the method they choose, in 4dev's words, and the published fee is 3% or less of each payout.
Verdict
Best for
- Companies of any size that work mostly with contractors spread over many countries
- Software, gamedev, mobile app, EdTech and creative teams that need rights to the work assigned to them by contract
- Teams whose contractor spend varies month to month, since the fee is a share of each payout, not a per-head price
Not for
- Companies whose vendor review requires SOC 2 or ISO 27001 evidence from the provider
- Stands out
- 4dev is the contracting party for each contractor, and its price is public: up to 3% of a payout, lower as monthly volume grows, with no subscription and nothing charged to contractors.
- Biggest limit
- No named SOC 2 / ISO 27001 certifications.
On this page
Services
| Service | Price | Basis | Score | Countries documented |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor of Record | up to 3%[1][2][3][4][5] | of each payout | Our score 6.4 of 10 | 152 countries + 51 territories |
| Contractor payouts | up to 3%[1][6][5] | of each payout | Our score 6.8 of 10 | 152 countries + 51 territories |
| Contractor management | up to 3%[1][5] | of each payout | Our score 6.4 of 10 | 152 countries + 51 territories |
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Providers with a higher COR score from us than 4dev.com. How we score
Higher COR score: 7.2 against 6.4.
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Read review (Remote People)Higher COR score: 7.1 against 6.4.
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Pricing
Setup fees and what each list price includes, by service.
| Service | Setup fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor of Record | — | Up to 3% of each payout; the rate drops at higher monthly volume (4dev's gamedev page shows 1–3%). Charged only when contractor operations run through the platform. No subscription or account fee, and contractors pay 0%.[1][2][3][4][5] |
| Contractor payouts | — | Same usage-based fee as COR. Contractors withdraw by the method they choose; the payout form on 4dev.com asks for bank details (IBAN or account number, SWIFT/BIC).[1][6][5] |
| Contractor management | — | Same usage-based fee as COR. Companies sign up on their own; contracts, IP assignment and closing documents are generated in the platform.[1][5] |
How we scored 4dev.com
Each service gets its own score from our five criteria. Review-platform ratings are not part of it.
Contractor of Record Our score 6.4 of 10
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance | 30% | 4.0 | 1.20 | Contracting entity on a company register: yes; Service agreement: not public; general terms of use only; Own security certifications: none named; Licences: none recorded; Facts on record for this criterion: 2 of 4. |
| Coverage | 20% | 10.0 | 2.00 | Countries: 152 countries + 51 territories documented, 150 claimed (territories not counted); Reach: 100% of the widest provider of this service; Facts on record for this criterion: 1 of 1. |
| Price | 20% | 5.0 | 1.00 | Price: published; fewer than 5 other providers price this way, so it is not ranked; Setup fee: not disclosed; Deposit: not disclosed; Minimum term: not disclosed; Termination fee: not disclosed; Facts on record for this criterion: 1 of 5. |
| Platform | 15% | 7.8 | 1.17 | API: yes; Integrations: not disclosed; Self-serve sign-up: yes; Documents in the platform: contracts yes, IP assignment yes, closing documents yes; Payout methods: bank transfer (2 more on record, not confirmed); Facts on record for this criterion: 4 of 5. |
| Support | 15% | 7.0 | 1.05 | Live support channels: email and chat; Live support hours: stated, not round the clock; Dedicated manager: yes; Stated onboarding time: not stated; Stated response target: not stated; Facts on record for this criterion: 3 of 5. |
| Our score | 6.4 |
Contractor payouts Our score 6.8 of 10
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance | 30% | 4.0 | 1.20 | Contracting entity on a company register: yes; Service agreement: not public; general terms of use only; Own security certifications: none named; Licences: none recorded; Facts on record for this criterion: 2 of 4. |
| Coverage | 20% | 10.0 | 2.00 | Countries: 152 countries + 51 territories documented (territories not counted); Reach: 95% of the widest provider of this service; Facts on record for this criterion: 1 of 1. |
| Price | 20% | 7.0 | 1.40 | Price compared with 6 providers charging a percentage of payouts (an “up to” price, placed by its cap); 42% of them charge less; Setup fee: not disclosed; Deposit: not disclosed; Minimum term: not disclosed; Termination fee: not disclosed; Facts on record for this criterion: 1 of 5. |
| Platform | 15% | 7.8 | 1.17 | API: yes; Integrations: not disclosed; Self-serve sign-up: yes; Documents in the platform: contracts yes, IP assignment yes, closing documents yes; Payout methods: bank transfer (2 more on record, not confirmed); Facts on record for this criterion: 4 of 5. |
| Support | 15% | 7.0 | 1.05 | Live support channels: email and chat; Live support hours: stated, not round the clock; Dedicated manager: yes; Stated onboarding time: not stated; Stated response target: not stated; Facts on record for this criterion: 3 of 5. |
| Our score | 6.8 |
Contractor management Our score 6.4 of 10
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance | 30% | 4.0 | 1.20 | Contracting entity on a company register: yes; Service agreement: not public; general terms of use only; Own security certifications: none named; Licences: none recorded; Facts on record for this criterion: 2 of 4. |
| Coverage | 20% | 10.0 | 2.00 | Countries: 152 countries + 51 territories documented (territories not counted); Reach: 82% of the widest provider of this service; Facts on record for this criterion: 1 of 1. |
| Price | 20% | 5.0 | 1.00 | Price: published; fewer than 5 other providers price this way, so it is not ranked; Setup fee: not disclosed; Deposit: not disclosed; Minimum term: not disclosed; Termination fee: not disclosed; Facts on record for this criterion: 1 of 5. |
| Platform | 15% | 7.8 | 1.17 | API: yes; Integrations: not disclosed; Self-serve sign-up: yes; Documents in the platform: contracts yes, IP assignment yes, closing documents yes; Payout methods: bank transfer (2 more on record, not confirmed); Facts on record for this criterion: 4 of 5. |
| Support | 15% | 7.0 | 1.05 | Live support channels: email and chat; Live support hours: stated, not round the clock; Dedicated manager: yes; Stated onboarding time: not stated; Stated response target: not stated; Facts on record for this criterion: 3 of 5. |
| Our score | 6.4 |
Key facts
As the provider states them.
- Headquarters
- Sheridan, Wyoming, US
- Reach
- Global
Countries covered
Claimed is the provider’s own count. Documented countries are the ones with evidence from a company register or the provider’s own site; countries we list without evidence are not counted.
- Documented: 192
Contractor of Record
Claimed: 150 countries · Documented: 152 countries + 51 territories
| Country | Entity | From | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
 Aland Islands | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
 Albania | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| American Samoa | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
 Andorra | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
 Anguilla | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
 Antigua And Barbuda | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
 Argentina | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
 Armenia | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
 Aruba | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
 Australia | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
 Austria | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
 Azerbaijan | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
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Contractor payouts
Documented: 152 countries + 51 territories
| Country | Entity | From | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aland Islands | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Albania | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| American Samoa | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Andorra | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Anguilla | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Antigua And Barbuda | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Argentina | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Armenia | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Aruba | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Australia | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Austria | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Azerbaijan | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
Show 191 more countries
Contractor management
Documented: 152 countries + 51 territories
| Country | Entity | From | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aland Islands | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Albania | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| American Samoa | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Andorra | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Anguilla | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Antigua And Barbuda | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Argentina | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Armenia | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Aruba | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Australia | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Austria | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
| Azerbaijan | — | up to 3% | Provider’s site, 15 Oct 2026 |
Show 191 more countries
Who it fits
- Hiring patterns
- Mostly contractors
- A team across many countries
- Industries
- Gamedev
- EdTech
- Mobile apps
- Consulting
- Venture capital
- Software
- Creative industries
- Segments it names
- Companies of all sizes, from fast-growing startups to global enterprises
Pros and cons
Pros
- Contractor of Record: 4dev is the contracting party with each contractor, which reduces reclassification risk
- Public price: a fee of up to 3% on each payout, lower at higher volume, with nothing charged to contractors
- Payouts to contractors in 150+ countries by the method each contractor chooses; 4dev also pays contractors in CIS countries
- Contracts, assignment of IP to the client and closing documents generated on the platform
- Companies can sign up and start in the platform themselves; a REST API comes with a separate sandbox
- A personal manager for each client company, plus email and in-platform chat
- The operating company, Fourdev LLC, is on the Wyoming company register
Cons
- No named SOC 2 / ISO 27001 certifications
Reviews in brief
AI summary
Written by an AI model from the data on our pages on 15 Oct 2026. Not a recommendation, not our score, and not a quote from any assistant.
What does the data show about 4dev as a Contractor of Record?
AI
4dev.com is the contracting party between a client and each contractor, which reduces reclassification risk. It lists 150+ countries for contractors, who withdraw by the method they choose. It publishes a fee of up to 3% of each payout and charges no subscription. Fourdev LLC is on the Wyoming register, and Capterra shows 4.1 out of 5 from 49 reviews.
What the data does not show
The data does not include the Master Service Agreement text, which 4dev shows to registered users in their account rather than on the site.
What are 4dev's main drawbacks?
AI
The gap in the data is security certification: 4dev.com names no SOC 2 or ISO 27001 report. A buyer whose procurement requires one should ask 4dev for it before signing.
What the data does not show
This reflects what 4dev.com published on 2026-10-15. A certification that is not named on the site may still exist, so ask for current reports.
Trust and registration
- Company register
More alternatives to 4dev.com
Providers with a higher COR score from us than 4dev.com. How we score
- COR price from
- US$49 per contractor a month
- COR countries 150 claimed
- Services Payouts · Contractors · COR
- Best for
- Companies paying contractors in many countries by bank, wallet, crypto or card
- Not for
- Companies that need to employ staff abroad: the help centre says Ontop no longer provides EOR directly
- Top pro
- COR at $49 per contractor a month with no setup fee: the 8 other per-contractor-month COR list prices on this site are all higher
- Top con
- The $49 COR card and the terms disagree: the card describes direct hiring with your own agreements, the T&Cs and help centre describe Ontop as the contracting party that invoices in its own name
- G24.4/5· 208
- Trustpilot3.1/5· 125
- Capterra4.4/5· 32
Signals checked 29 Jun 2026
- COR price from
- US$199 per contractor a month
- COR countries 160 claimed
- Services EOR · COR · Contractors · Payouts · Payroll
- Best for
- Larger companies: Papaya calls its EOR "enterprise scale"
- Not for
- Buyers who want to sign up and start without a sales call
- Top pro
- Contractor of Record from $199 per contractor a month with no deposit, below 4 of the 8 other COR prices we compare
- Top con
- Only the website terms are public; no EOR, contractor or payroll service agreement was found
- G24.5/5· 55
- Trustpilot4.1/5· 56
- Capterra4.5/5· 43
Signals checked 29 Jun 2026
- COR price from
- 5.5% of each payout
- COR countries 150 claimed
- Minimum term None
- Services COR · Payouts · Contractors
- Best for
- Companies whose workforce is mostly contractors, paid in many countries
- Not for
- Companies that need to employ staff abroad, since we score no Employer of Record or payroll service for Mellow
- Top pro
- Contractor payouts: 121 countries + 4 territories documented in the help centre's list of successful card payouts.
- Top con
- No named security certification is published, and the PCI DSS claim has no attestation behind it.
- G24.6/5· 50
- Capterra4.5/5· 14
Signals checked 29 Jun 2026
Questions people ask
What is 4dev.com?
A platform for working with contractors abroad that acts as Contractor of Record. The client contracts with 4dev and 4dev with each contractor. Contracts with IP assignment and closing documents are generated in the platform, and contractors in 150+ countries withdraw their pay by the method they choose.
How is 4dev priced?
By usage. The pricing page states a service fee of 3% or less, charged only when contractor operations go through the platform, with a lower rate at higher monthly volume. There is no subscription or account fee. Contractors are not charged (pricing page, checked 2026-10-15).
Is 4dev a Contractor of Record?
Yes. 4dev is the contracting party between the client and each contractor. That reduces the risk of the work being reclassified as employment.
How does 4dev pay contractors?
Contractors withdraw by the method they choose; 4dev.com's own words are "withdraw your receivables via your preferred method". The payout form shown on its site asks for bank details: the bank country, the account number or IBAN, the SWIFT/BIC code and the bank name.
Does 4dev have an API?
Yes. It offers a REST API and a separate sandbox to test against first. Integrations are built for each client rather than offered ready-made.
Sources
- 4dev.com pricing, 4dev.com · checked 15 Oct 2026
- 4dev.com global compliance, 4dev.com · checked 15 Oct 2026
- 4dev.com for GameDev, 4dev.com · checked 15 Oct 2026
- 4dev.com for CEOs, 4dev.com · checked 15 Oct 2026
- 4dev.com list of countries available for contractors, 4dev.com · checked 15 Oct 2026
- 4dev.com for contractors, 4dev.com · checked 15 Oct 2026
- 4dev.com Terms of Use, 4dev.com · checked 15 Oct 2026
- Fourdev LLC, Wyoming company register entry (OpenCorporates mirror of the Wyoming Secretary of State), OpenCorporates · checked 15 Oct 2026
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