Head-to-Head

BetterLegal

Fastest Business Formation in 2 Days

VS

Globalfy

All-in-One US Business Solutions for Global Founders

Side-by-side comparison. Data as of 2026-02-16.

Founded
BetterLegal: 2017
Globalfy: 2015
Rating
8.0/10
8.7/10
First Year Cost
~$419+ (formation + RA)
~$588 + state fees (full bundle)
Formation Speed
2 business days standard
1-3 business days (fastest in WY: 1 day)
RA Annual
$120/year ($10/month); add-on only
Included in plans ($588+ annual)

Company Background

BetterLegal

HQ: Austin, Texas (1003 Rio Grande St)

Ownership: Private (founder-owned; Chad Sakonchick)

Employees: 7

Formations: 20,000+ businesses formed

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2017 in Austin, TX
  • Grew to $4.1M revenue with 7-person team
  • Pivoted to no-code (Bubble) in 2022 for rapid features
  • Expanded to full one-stop shop (formation + partners)
  • Hit 20k+ formations; AI tools launched

Globalfy

HQ: Orlando, Florida (7345 W Sand Lake Rd, Suite 210)

Ownership: Private (founder-led: Eva Palatinsky de Sampaio, Pedro Trevisan, Diego Sampaio)

Employees: 51-200

Formations: 10,000+ clients (from 85+ countries)

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2015 in Orlando, FL
  • Hit 10k+ clients in 10 years
  • Launched all-in-one platform (formation to taxes)
  • Expanded multilingual support (EN, ES, PT)
  • Partnered with 200k+ in benefits (Stripe, etc.)

Core Services

BetterLegal Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • 2-business-day formation (fastest standard)
  • No upsells; one simple package
  • AI-powered legal translator (Chrome extension)
  • Freebies: website, tax analysis, insurance eval
  • All essentials included (EIN, docs, resolutions)

Globalfy Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp)
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • All-in-one: formation + RA + address + accounting + taxes
  • Multilingual support (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
  • Virtual US address with mail digitization
  • No SSN/ITIN required for basics
  • 200k+ partner perks (Stripe credits, etc.)

Both offer nationwide RA coverage. Compare differentiators above to see where each shines.

Pricing & Value

Category BetterLegal Globalfy Winner
First Year Total ~$419+ (formation + RA) ~$588 + state fees (full bundle) Globalfy
RA Annual Fee $120/year ($10/month); add-on only Included in plans ($588+ annual)
Value Score 8.2/10 8.7/10 Globalfy

Speed & Performance

BetterLegal

Avg formation: 2 business days standard

Expedited: Included (2 days); same-day in select cases

Globalfy

Avg formation: 1-3 business days (fastest in WY: 1 day)

Expedited: Included (super quick processing)

Pros & Cons

BetterLegal — Pros

  • 2-day formation (fastest)
  • Simple $299 package
  • AI translator & freebies
  • All docs/EIN included
  • No-hassle onboarding

BetterLegal — Cons

  • ✗ RA $120/year extra
  • ✗ Support issues on RA
  • ✗ Billing complaints
  • ✗ Basic vs. full suites
  • ✗ Small team scale

Globalfy — Pros

  • 10k+ global clients
  • All-in-one (formation to taxes)
  • Multilingual (EN/ES/PT)
  • Virtual address + mail
  • 24/7 responsive support

Globalfy — Cons

  • ✗ Annual plans required
  • ✗ State fees separate
  • ✗ Premium for basics
  • ✗ Limited domestic focus
  • ✗ Newer scale (2015)

The Verdict

Choose BetterLegal if: Ideal for founders who prioritize speed over hand-holding—form fast, then layer RA. Watch reviews on ongoing service.


Choose Globalfy if: The go-to for global founders—handles everything from formation to taxes with multilingual ease. Ideal if you're outside the US and want a true partner.

Higher rating: Globalfy (8.7/10)