Papaya Global publishes an EOR price of US$499 and RemotePass US$349 per employee per month, so RemotePass' headline fee is US$150 a month (US$1,800 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.
RemotePass: Global hiring platform offering EOR, contractor payments, contractor of record, local payroll and visa sponsorship, each priced separately.
| Papaya Global | RemotePass | |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$499 / month | From US$349 / month |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month | Per employee / month |
| Products | Global payroll, Employer of Record, Contractor payments | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Contractor of record, Local payroll, Visa sponsorship |
| Coverage | 160+ countries (provider claim) | Contractor of record in 150+ countries (provider claim); confirm EOR coverage for your countries |
| Headquarters | New York, USA / Tel Aviv, Israel | Not stated |
| Founded | 2016 | Not stated |
| Factor | Papaya Global | RemotePass |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$499 / employee / month | US$349 / 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$349 per month for EOR. Contractors US$39 per month; contractor of record from US$299; local payroll from US$15; visa sponsorship (hiring plus visa and work permit) from US$549 per month. |
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 RemotePass if…
- You want the lower published EOR price (US$349 vs US$499 per employee per month)
- You want a lower published EOR starting price than the larger platforms
- You need visa and work permit sponsorship as a packaged option
- 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 RemotePass cheaper?
On published prices, RemotePass is cheaper: US$349 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 RemotePass?
Papaya Global: Payroll-led workforce platform. Strongest where companies run payroll in many countries, with EOR available where they lack entities. RemotePass: Global hiring platform offering EOR, contractor payments, contractor of record, local payroll and visa sponsorship, each priced separately.
Do Papaya Global and RemotePass 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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