Slasify publishes an EOR price of US$250 and Playroll US$399 per employee per month, so Slasify's headline fee is US$149 a month (US$1,788 a year) lower per employee. Country costs, benefits and add-ons can outweigh that difference.
Slasify: Global EOR and payroll platform offering contractor management and an Asia-Pacific presence.
Playroll: Global employment platform offering EOR, contractor management, payroll and immigration support, with public cost and regulation tools.
| Feature | Slasify | Playroll |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$250 / month | From US$399 / month |
| Pricing model | From US$250 per employee / month | Per employee / month |
| Products | Employer of Record, Global payroll, Contractor management | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll, Immigration support |
| Coverage | 150+ countries through its network, including 600+ local partners (provider claim); confirm the local entity and service for each country | 180+ countries (provider claim) |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Undisclosed in Public Documentation |
| Founded | 2016 (provider claim) | Undisclosed in Public Documentation |
| Factor | Slasify | Playroll |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$250 / employee / month | US$399 / employee / month |
| What the price covers | Slasify publishes EOR pricing from US$250 per employee per month and contractor management from US$50 per contractor per month. Global payroll is quote-based; rates vary by country and service scope. | Published 'starting at' price of US$399 per employee per month, with no minimum commitment; also shown in local currencies. |
What each provider's own website says. Where it doesn't say, ask in your quote.
| Item | Slasify | Playroll |
|---|---|---|
| What the EOR fee includes | Employment contracts; Payroll management and disbursement; Local tax and statutory contribution administration; Onboarding and offboarding support; Benefits and insurance management where applicable | Locally compliant employment contracts; Payroll processing; Statutory filing support; Ongoing HR guidance, with a dedicated customer success manager and employee success manager at no extra cost |
| Setup and offboarding fees | Undisclosed on its pricing page | None. |
| Deposit | Undisclosed on its pricing page | A fully refundable security deposit equal to one month's salary when you onboard an employee. |
| Contract and billing | Global Contractor starts at US$50 per contractor per month. | No minimum commitment and no minimum number of employees. |
Annual EOR fees at each provider's published starting price, before employment costs, benefits or add-ons. Slasify's published price is lower by US$1,788 per employee a year.
| Employees | Slasify | Playroll | Difference a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$3,000 | US$4,788 | US$1,788 |
| 5 | US$15,000 | US$23,940 | US$8,940 |
| 10 | US$30,000 | US$47,880 | US$17,880 |
| 25 | US$75,000 | US$119,700 | US$44,700 |
Both providers appear in our guides for 6 countries. Prices are each provider's published starting price for that country; delivery models are their own description.
| Country | Slasify | Playroll | Slasify delivery | Playroll delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | US$250 | US$399 | Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure | Confirm with provider |
| Hong Kong | US$250 | US$399 | Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure | Confirm with provider |
| Malaysia | US$250 | US$399 | Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure | Confirm with provider |
| Singapore | US$250 | US$399 | Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure | Confirm with provider |
| Taiwan | US$250 | US$399 | Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure | Confirm with provider |
| Vietnam | US$250 | US$399 | Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure | Confirm with provider |
Total cost of a US$60,000 hire
What one employee on a US$60,000 salary costs a year with each provider: salary, the employer costs in our Employer Cost Index, and the provider's published starting price in that country. Benefits, deposits and currency conversion come on top.
| Country | Employer costs | Total with Slasify | Total with Playroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | US$19,620 | US$82,620 | US$84,408 |
| Hong Kong† | US$2,294 | US$65,294 | US$67,082 |
| Malaysia | US$8,145 | US$71,145 | US$72,933 |
| Singapore | US$10,306 | US$73,306 | US$75,094 |
| Taiwan | US$7,857 | US$70,857 | US$72,645 |
| Vietnam | US$5,754 | US$68,754 | US$70,542 |
† Not included in the employer costs: Hong Kong: Compulsory employees' compensation insurance, priced by insurers.
Only Playroll appears in our guides for Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates.
- Both offer: Employer of Record, Global payroll, Contractor management.
- Only Playroll lists: Immigration support.
- Pricing model: Slasify: From US$250 per employee / month; Playroll: Per employee / month.
- Slasify, 6 November 2026: EOR from US$250 per employee per month; contractor management from US$50 per contractor per month; global payroll by quote.
- Playroll, 4 November 2026: Unchanged: EOR from US$399 per employee per month.
- Playroll, 26 October 2026: Unchanged: EOR from US$399 per employee per month.
- Playroll, 17 October 2026: Unchanged: EOR from US$399 per employee per month.
- Playroll, 15 October 2026: Unchanged: from US$399 per month, no minimum commitments.
- Playroll, 8 October 2026: From US$399 per employee per month.
Consider Slasify if…
- You want the lower published EOR price (US$250 vs US$399 per employee per month)
- You need EOR, payroll and contractor services from one provider
- You are comparing providers with a stated presence in Asia-Pacific
Consider Playroll if…
- 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 China and my other 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 Slasify or Playroll cheaper?
On published prices, Slasify is cheaper: US$250 vs US$399 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 Slasify and Playroll?
Slasify has the lower published EOR price, by US$149 a month per employee. Slasify prices on a "From US$250 per employee / month" basis and Playroll on a "Per employee / month" basis. Only Playroll lists Immigration support.
Do Slasify and Playroll use their own entities?
It varies by country. In our China guide, Slasify describes its delivery as "Own local entity (provider claim); confirm employment structure" and Playroll as "Confirm with provider". The comparison table above covers all 6 countries where we list both. Ask each provider to confirm in writing for the countries you hire in.
How much does it cost to hire in China with Slasify vs Playroll?
On a US$60,000 salary, employer costs in China add about US$19,620 a year in our model. With each provider's published starting price there, the total is about US$82,620 a year with Slasify and US$84,408 with Playroll, a difference of US$1,788. Benefits, deposits and currency conversion come on top; see Employer of Record in China.
How much does it cost to hire in Hong Kong with Slasify vs Playroll?
On a US$60,000 salary, employer costs in Hong Kong add about US$2,294 a year in our model. With each provider's published starting price there, the total is about US$65,294 a year with Slasify and US$67,082 with Playroll, a difference of US$1,788. Benefits, deposits and currency conversion come on top; see Employer of Record in Hong Kong.
How much does it cost to hire in Malaysia with Slasify vs Playroll?
On a US$60,000 salary, employer costs in Malaysia add about US$8,145 a year in our model. With each provider's published starting price there, the total is about US$71,145 a year with Slasify and US$72,933 with Playroll, a difference of US$1,788. Benefits, deposits and currency conversion come on top; see Employer of Record in Malaysia.
Why choose Slasify over Playroll?
Slasify may suit you better if you want the lower published EOR price (US$250 vs US$399 per employee per month); you need EOR, payroll and contractor services from one provider; you are comparing providers with a stated presence in Asia-Pacific. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
Why choose Playroll over Slasify?
Playroll may suit you better if you want a low published starting price with no minimum commitment; you'd like to see prices in your own currency. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
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