Papaya Global review

Papaya Global pairs broad coverage with one of the lower published EOR prices. Its EOR plan starts at $499 per employee per month and lists hiring in 180+ countries, full payroll and benefits, immigration services, auto-generated country-specific contracts, time and attendance tracking, automated statutory payments, liability coverage and worker wallets for receiving pay. Support runs 24/7 with in-country experts. Because Papaya grew out of global payroll and payments, the same platform also offers Contractor of Record from $199, a contractor payments tool from $5 and Payroll Plus from $29 for countries where you already have an entity. Papaya lists SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and GDPR compliance, which helps security reviews at larger buyers. The catch is that every plan routes through a quote, so treat $499 as a minimum and compare written offers for the countries you need.

Who it is for

Mid-size and larger companies that want wide country coverage, payments and EOR on one platform.

Price

EOR from $499 per employee per month; Contractor of Record from $199; payroll from $29.

Employer of Record (EOR) starting from $499 per employee/month
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 6, 2026.

Key features

• EOR hiring in 180+ countries with full payroll and benefits
• Immigration services and auto-generated country-specific contracts
• Time and attendance tracking with secure signing
• Automated statutory payments, liability coverage and worker wallets
• In-country experts and 24/7 support

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Among the widest coverage on this list at 180+ countries
• Strength: Lower starting price than Deel, Remote and G-P
• Strength: Papaya lists SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and GDPR compliance
• Weakness: Prices are quoted, so the $499 floor may rise by country
• Weakness: The platform is built around payments and payroll, which adds setup for very small teams
• Weakness: No self-serve sign-up shown on the pricing page

Key facts

• Starting price: $499 per employee per month
• Coverage: 180+ countries
• Support: 24/7, with in-country experts
• Security: SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR
• Other plans: Contractor of Record from $199; Payroll Plus from $29

Where it ranks

Papaya Global is No. 4 in our Best Employer of Record Services verdict.