Lano Contractor Management vs Plane Contractor Management

Lano Contractor Management is a web-based workforce platform for companies hiring and managing international contractors. Its standard offer includes a talent pool, applicant tracking, task management, compliance, invoice management, and global payments. Lano states that it supports contractor operations in more than 170 countries and 28 currencies, with localized contracts intended to help companies address local laws. Contractors receive a free invoicing tool and a digital wallet for multi-currency payments; Lano says contractors use the platform at no charge and corporate clients pay the fees. Three compliance sendings and three invoices are available free before Control and Intelligence modules require an upgrade. Integrations include accounting, HR, signing, and other tools, but access requires booking the Intelligence module. Lano API access is in closed beta for selected customers. Lano states it has SOC 2 Type II certification and is GDPR compliant, with AES-256 encrypted S3 storage and TLS 1.2 encryption in transit and at rest. Contractor Management costs €19 per month, with volume discounts available.

Plane Contractor Management is part of a payroll and HR platform for hiring and paying domestic and international employees and contractors. The contractor service supports payments in 240+ countries and 70+ local currencies, and companies can automate payments. Contractors receive Plane accounts to submit payment requests and check payment status. The platform offers localized contract templates reviewed by US and local lawyers, while customers may also use their own contracts. It collects W-8 and W-9 forms and prepares and files 1099 forms. Plane says its experts can advise on whether a worker should be hired as an employee or contractor. Employees and contractors can submit expenses for approval and reimbursement. Accounting automation connects with QuickBooks Online to prepare and export journal entries. Developer access includes an open API, CLI, MCP access, and sandbox access on every plan. Contractor pricing is month-to-month, charges only for active contractors, and has no signup or cancellation fees. The HRIS Platform plan costs nothing per person; Contractors costs $39 a month per person.