EOR Vietnam publishes an EOR price of US$99 per employee per month; Safeguard Global prices by quote, so you'll need a written quote to compare. EOR Vietnam publishes a range rather than one price, from US$99 to US$199 depending on the country and hire.
Safeguard Global: Global workforce services company offering EOR, global payroll, contractor management, entity setup and outsourced HR.
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 | Safeguard Global | EOR Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | Quote-based | From US$99 / month |
| Pricing model | Quote-based | 8% of gross salary per employee / month (min US$99, max US$199, plus VAT) |
| Products | Employer of Record, Global payroll, Contractor management, Entity setup, Outsourced HR | Employer of Record (Vietnam only), Global payroll, Bilingual labour contracts, Work permits and TRCs for foreign hires |
| Coverage | 187 countries (provider claim) | Vietnam only, through its own licensed entity (provider claim) |
| Headquarters | Undisclosed in Public Documentation | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 (operating since) |
| Factor | Safeguard Global | EOR Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | Quote only | US$99โUS$199 / employee / month |
| What the price covers | No published EOR price; the pricing page redirects to an EOR vs entity cost calculator and quote request. | 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 | Safeguard Global | EOR Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| What the EOR fee includes | Compliant employment contracts; Payroll runs with tax withholding; Statutory and supplementary benefits; Time and expense tracking; HR support for employees in their own country and time zone; Consolidated invoicing and workforce analytics | 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 | Onboarding can start in as little as two days after the candidate accepts; a week or two from offer to start is standard, according to its EOR page. | None listed on its pricing page; confirm in your quote. |
| Deposit | Undisclosed on its pricing page | None listed on its pricing page; confirm in your quote. |
| Contract and billing | Undisclosed on its pricing page | Undisclosed on its pricing page |
Our country guides don't yet list both providers for the same country. Safeguard Global isn't in our country guides yet. EOR Vietnam appears in our guides for Vietnam. Ask both for country-specific quotes.
- Both offer: Employer of Record, Global payroll.
- Only Safeguard Global lists: Contractor management, Entity setup, Outsourced HR.
- Only EOR Vietnam lists: Bilingual labour contracts, Work permits and TRCs for foreign hires.
- Pricing model: Safeguard Global: Quote-based; EOR Vietnam: 8% of gross salary per employee / month (min US$99, max US$199, plus VAT).
- Safeguard Global, 4 November 2026: Unchanged: No published EOR price; cost calculator and quote request.
- Safeguard Global, 26 October 2026: Unchanged: No published EOR price; cost calculator and quote request.
- Safeguard Global, 17 October 2026: Unchanged: No published EOR price.
- Safeguard Global, 8 October 2026: Quote-based; no published EOR price.
- 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 Safeguard Global ifโฆ
- You need entity setup and outsourced HR alongside EOR
- You're planning a larger multi-country programme
Consider EOR Vietnam ifโฆ
- 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 Safeguard Global or EOR Vietnam cheaper?
Only EOR Vietnam publishes an EOR price, so you'll need a written quote to compare. 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 Safeguard Global and EOR Vietnam?
Only EOR Vietnam publishes an EOR price. Safeguard Global prices on a "Quote-based" basis and EOR Vietnam on a "8% of gross salary per employee / month (min US$99, max US$199, plus VAT)" basis. Only Safeguard Global lists Contractor management, Entity setup, Outsourced HR. Only EOR Vietnam lists Bilingual labour contracts, Work permits and TRCs for foreign hires.
Do Safeguard 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 Safeguard Global over EOR Vietnam?
Safeguard Global may suit you better if you need entity setup and outsourced HR alongside EOR; you're planning a larger multi-country programme. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
Why choose EOR Vietnam over Safeguard Global?
EOR Vietnam may suit you better if 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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