Papaya Global publishes an EOR price of US$499 and Playroll US$399 per employee per month, so Playroll's headline fee is US$100 a month (US$1,200 a year) lower per employee. Country costs, benefits and add-ons can outweigh that difference.
Papaya Global: Payroll-led workforce platform. Strongest where companies run payroll in many countries, with EOR available where they lack entities.
Playroll: Global employment platform offering EOR, contractor management, payroll and immigration support, with public cost and regulation tools.
| Papaya Global | Playroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$499 / month | From US$399 / month |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month | Per employee / month |
| Products | Global payroll, Employer of Record, Contractor payments | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll, Immigration support |
| Coverage | 160+ countries (provider claim) | 180+ countries (provider claim) |
| Headquarters | New York, USA / Tel Aviv, Israel | Not stated |
| Founded | 2016 | Not stated |
| Factor | Papaya Global | Playroll |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$499 / employee / month | US$399 / employee / month |
| What the price covers | Published 'starting from' price of US$499 per employee per month for EOR; Contractor of Record starts at US$199 per contractor per month. | Published 'starting at' price of US$399 per employee per month, with no minimum commitment; also shown in local currencies. |
Consider Papaya Global if…
- You already have entities in several countries and need consolidated payroll
- EOR is a supplement to in-house payroll, not the main need
Consider Playroll if…
- You want the lower published EOR price (US$399 vs US$499 per employee per month)
- You want a low published starting price with no minimum commitment
- You'd like to see prices in your own currency
- What is the all-in monthly fee for my specific countries, on annual and monthly billing?
- Do you employ through your own entity or a partner in each country?
- What deposit is required, and how and when is it refunded?
- What currency conversion margin applies to invoices?
- How are benefits, termination costs and offboarding billed?
- Is there a fee for transferring employees to our own entity later?
Use our provider due-diligence checklist for the full list. To check the employment cost on top of either fee, see our country guides.
Is Papaya Global or Playroll cheaper?
On published prices, Playroll is cheaper: US$399 vs US$499 per employee per month. Compare itemised quotes for your countries, since deposits, currency conversion and benefits affect the total.
What's the main difference between Papaya Global and Playroll?
Papaya Global: Payroll-led workforce platform. Strongest where companies run payroll in many countries, with EOR available where they lack entities. Playroll: Global employment platform offering EOR, contractor management, payroll and immigration support, with public cost and regulation tools.
Do Papaya Global and Playroll use their own entities?
Delivery models (owned entity or local partner) can vary by country. Ask each provider to confirm in writing for the countries you hire in.
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