Provider profile
Papaya Global
Payroll-first EOR with built-in global payments in 180+ countries
Overview
Papaya Global is a workforce management platform that combines Employer of Record, global payroll, contractor management and its own payments infrastructure. EOR starts from $499 per employee per month, and the platform includes immigration services, liability coverage and in-country experts. Larger, multi-country teams that want payroll and payments control in one place often shortlist it.
Pros
- EOR, global payroll, contractors and payments in one platform
- Published starting price of $499, lower than Deel and Remote
- 24/7 support with in-country experts
- Includes immigration services and liability coverage
- Strong consolidated reporting for multi-country payroll
Cons
- Onboarding is measured in weeks, slower than owned-entity rivals
- Owns entities in only about 40 countries and uses partners elsewhere
- Final price confirmed at quote, with some reviews reporting $650–$770
- Better suited to larger teams than single-hire startups
Best for
Larger teams needing payroll and payments control across countries
Pricing notes
EOR starts from $499 per employee per month, excluding salary and employer taxes, and includes immigration services, liability coverage and 24/7 support. Final rates are confirmed at quote, and some third-party reviews report standard pricing closer to $650–$770. Contractor of Record starts from $199 per contractor per month, and global payroll from $29 per employee per month. Request a current quote for your hiring countries.
Coverage
Countries from our country guides that Papaya Global lists publicly. Confirm coverage with the provider before signing.
Alternatives to Papaya Global
Deel
Global HR and payroll platform covering EOR and contractors.
- Starting price
- From $599/employee/month
- Best for
- Teams mixing contractors and employees across several countries
Remote
Owned-entity EOR for compliance-first teams, with flat pricing and no hidden fees
- Starting price
- From $599/employee/month
- Best for
- Compliance-focused teams hiring in core markets
Rippling
EOR built into a unified HR, payroll and IT platform, with quote-based pricing
- Starting price
- From $599/employee/month
- Best for
- Teams already on Rippling or wanting one unified HR platform
