Papaya Global publishes an EOR price of US$499 and EOR Vietnam US$99 per employee per month, so EOR Vietnam's headline fee is US$400 a month (US$4,800 a year) lower per employee. Country costs, benefits and add-ons can outweigh that difference. EOR Vietnam publishes a range rather than one price, from US$99 to US$199 depending on the country and hire.
Papaya Global: Payroll-led workforce platform, aimed at companies that run payroll in many countries, with EOR available where they lack entities.
EOR Vietnam: Vietnam-only licensed local employer (Nhรขn Kiแปt) that employs staff directly under its own labour-outsourcing licence, with bilingual contracts, payroll, work permits for foreign hires and account teams in English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
| Feature | Papaya Global | EOR Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$499 / month | From US$99 / month |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month | 8% of gross salary per employee / month (min US$99, max US$199, plus VAT) |
| Products | Global payroll, Employer of Record, Contractor payments | Employer of Record (Vietnam only), Global payroll, Bilingual labour contracts, Work permits and TRCs for foreign hires |
| Coverage | 160+ countries (provider claim) | Vietnam only, through its own licensed entity (provider claim) |
| Headquarters | New York, USA / Tel Aviv, Israel | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Founded | 2016 | 2009 (operating since) |
| Factor | Papaya Global | EOR Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$499 / employee / month | US$99โUS$199 / 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 fee of 8% of gross monthly salary per employee, with a US$99 minimum and US$199 maximum per employee per month, plus VAT on the fee only; salary and statutory contributions are passed through at cost. Volume rates: 7% for 10+ employees and 6% for 30+ (the minimum and maximum stay the same). Global payroll is US$29 per employee per month. The fee is Vietnam-only and is a percentage, so it is not like-for-like with flat-fee global providers. |
What each provider's own website says. Where it doesn't say, ask in your quote.
| Item | Papaya Global | EOR Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| What the EOR fee includes | Hiring in 180+ countries; Full payroll and benefits; Immigration services; Country-specific contracts and secure signing; Time and attendance tracking; End-to-end local compliance and automated statutory payments; Liability coverage; 24/7 support from in-country experts | Vietnamese and English labour contracts; Monthly payroll with payslips; Social, health and unemployment insurance registration; Personal income tax filing and year-end finalisation; Employee web app; Onboarding and offboarding under the Labour Code |
| Setup and offboarding fees | Papaya says there are no surprise fees or hidden markups. | None listed on its pricing page; confirm in your quote. |
| Deposit | Undisclosed for EOR on the pricing page (its Contractor of Record plan lists "no deposit required"). | None listed on its pricing page; confirm in your quote. |
| Contract and billing | Undisclosed on its pricing page | Undisclosed on its pricing page |
Annual EOR fees at each provider's published starting price, before employment costs, benefits or add-ons. EOR Vietnam's published price is lower by US$4,800 per employee a year.
| Employees | Papaya Global | EOR Vietnam | Difference a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$5,988 | US$1,188 | US$4,800 |
| 5 | US$29,940 | US$5,940 | US$24,000 |
| 10 | US$59,880 | US$11,880 | US$48,000 |
| 25 | US$149,700 | US$29,700 | US$120,000 |
Our country guides don't yet list both providers for the same country. Papaya Global appears in our guides for Brazil, Netherlands, United Kingdom. EOR Vietnam appears in our guides for Vietnam. Ask both for country-specific quotes.
- Both offer: Global payroll, Employer of Record.
- Only Papaya Global lists: Contractor payments.
- Only EOR Vietnam lists: Bilingual labour contracts, Work permits and TRCs for foreign hires.
- Pricing model: Papaya Global: Per employee / month; EOR Vietnam: 8% of gross salary per employee / month (min US$99, max US$199, plus VAT).
- Papaya Global, 4 November 2026: Unchanged: EOR from US$499 per employee per month.
- Papaya Global, 17 October 2026: Unchanged: EOR from US$499 per employee per month.
- Papaya Global, 15 October 2026: Unchanged: EOR starting from US$499 per employee per month.
- Papaya Global, 8 October 2026: From US$499 per employee per month (previously listed here: Quote-based).
- EOR Vietnam, 4 November 2026: EOR at 8% of gross salary per employee per month (minimum US$99, maximum US$199, plus VAT); 7% for 10+ and 6% for 30+ employees; global payroll US$29.
Consider Papaya Global ifโฆ
- You already have entities in several countries and need consolidated payroll
- EOR is a supplement to in-house payroll, not the main need
Consider EOR Vietnam ifโฆ
- You want the lower published EOR price (US$99 vs US$499 per employee per month)
- You want a licensed local employer rather than a global platform's partner arrangement
- You're hiring only in Vietnam and want a percentage fee that scales with salary
- You need Vietnamese and English contracts and account support in Japanese, Korean or Chinese
- 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 what currency margin applies to invoices?
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 EOR Vietnam cheaper?
On published prices, EOR Vietnam is cheaper: US$99 vs US$499 per employee per month. Compare itemised quotes for your countries, since deposits, currency conversion and benefits affect the total. EOR Vietnam publishes a range rather than one price, from US$99 to US$199 depending on the country and hire.
What's the main difference between Papaya Global and EOR Vietnam?
EOR Vietnam has the lower published EOR price, by US$400 a month per employee. Papaya Global prices on a "Per employee / month" basis and EOR Vietnam on a "8% of gross salary per employee / month (min US$99, max US$199, plus VAT)" basis. Only Papaya Global lists Contractor payments. Only EOR Vietnam lists Bilingual labour contracts, Work permits and TRCs for foreign hires.
Do Papaya Global and EOR Vietnam 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.
Why choose Papaya Global over EOR Vietnam?
Papaya Global may suit you better if you already have entities in several countries and need consolidated payroll; eOR is a supplement to in-house payroll, not the main need. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
Why choose EOR Vietnam over Papaya Global?
EOR Vietnam may suit you better if you want the lower published EOR price (US$99 vs US$499 per employee per month); you want a licensed local employer rather than a global platform's partner arrangement; you're hiring only in Vietnam and want a percentage fee that scales with salary; you need Vietnamese and English contracts and account support in Japanese, Korean or Chinese. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
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