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Deel vs Papaya Global

Deel8.7/10

Papaya Global6.8/10

Scored in Employer of Record (EOR)

The short answer

Both publish starting prices. Papaya Global lists employer of record from $499 per employee a month in 180 countries, with no deposit, and sells to large enterprises. Deel’s EOR costs $599 per employee a month in 130+ countries, sells to companies from startups to enterprises and adds an HRIS, a US PEO and IT tools.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 15 sources, most recently checked

Deel

Starting price
$599/employee/mo (EOR plan)1
Best for
Companies hiring in 130+ countries via EOR

Choose Deel if

  • You are a startup or small company: Deel sells from startups to enterprise.
  • You want an HRIS, a US PEO and IT tools in the same account.
  • You connect many systems: Deel lists 200+ integrations.
  • You want month-to-month terms with no long-term commitment.

Deel pricingDeel alternatives

Papaya Global

Starting price
$499/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan)2
Best for
Enterprises running payroll in many countries from one platform

Choose Papaya Global if

  • You want the lower EOR starting price: from $499 per employee a month.
  • You want to avoid a deposit for each EOR hire.
  • You run payroll in your own entities too, in-house, managed or hybrid.
  • You hire in many countries: Papaya states it is the legal employer in 180.

What Papaya Global costsAlternatives to Papaya Global

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Scorecard

Deel wins 1Papaya Global wins 12 ties

Deel vs Papaya Global by dimension
DimensionDeelPapaya Global
PricingPapaya Global’s EOR starts from $499 per employee a month and asks no deposit; Deel’s costs $599 with a refundable deposit of 1 to 1.5 times monthly charges per hire. Papaya’s Workforce OS and Contingent OS are quoted. Employer of Record: no deposit required, OnePay global payments: no platform fees; currency conversion at Papaya's rates under its FX Match Guarantee2$599/employee/mo (EOR plan)$499/employee/mo (Employer of Record (EOR) plan)
CapabilitiesDeel documents every item on our EOR checklist and adds an HRIS, a US PEO, applicant tracking and IT tools. Papaya Global adds payroll for your own entities, contractor management and workforce payments on its own licensed rails. EOR in 130+ countries and a US PEO, Contractor management with payments in 120+ currencies, Contractor of Record, Global and US payroll, self-serve or managed, HRIS with worker profiles, org chart and job architecture, Time and attendance, Performance, goals, learning and surveys, Compensation cycles and headcount planning, Applicant tracking, Anonymous reporting, Benefits administration, Device management (Deel IT), Immigration support (Deel Mobility)112 of 12 core capabilities8 of 12 core capabilities
SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR. Yes3SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Fit and supportBoth list 24/7 support. Deel sells to companies of every size; Papaya Global says it serves 1,000+ enterprises. 24/74Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesEnterprises

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Key differences

Where Deel and Papaya Global differ (6)
AttributeDeelPapaya Global
Price transparencyPublished1Partly published2
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises5Enterprises6
Native integrations200+7208
Typical implementation1–2 weeks for SMBs (Deel Payroll); phased rollout for larger companies3Typically 4–8 weeks for most markets9
EOR countries130+ countries11809
Founded201910201611
Show 9 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (9)
AttributeDeelPapaya Global
Pricing modelPer employee1Per employee2
API129
Single sign-onSAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, Okta1314
SOC 2 Type II314
ISO 27001314
GDPR program39
Automatic tax filing16
Contractor payments12
OwnershipPrivate10Private11

Price by headcount

  • Deel EOR$599/employee/mo1
  • Papaya Global Employer of Record (EOR)$499/employee/mo2
Estimated list price per month by scenario
EmployeesDeel EORPapaya Global Employer of Record (EOR)
10$5,990/mo$4,990/mo (lowest)
50$29,950/mo$24,950/mo (lowest)
200$119,800/mo$99,800/mo (lowest)

The lowest monthly cost in each row is highlighted.

Monthly list price of each product’s entry plan with published per-employee pricing.

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Papaya Global’s EOR starts from $499 per employee a month and asks no deposit; Deel’s costs $599 with a refundable deposit of 1 to 1.5 times monthly charges per hire. Papaya’s Workforce OS and Contingent OS are quoted.

Capabilities. Deel documents every item on our EOR checklist and adds an HRIS, a US PEO, applicant tracking and IT tools. Papaya Global adds payroll for your own entities, contractor management and workforce payments on its own licensed rails.

Integrations. Deel lists 200+ integrations, including Workday, NetSuite and HiBob. Papaya Global lists 20 named connectors, such as Workday HCM, SAP SuccessFactors and Oracle HCM, plus a REST API.

Security. Both state SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR.

Fit and support. Both list 24/7 support. Deel sells to companies of every size; Papaya Global says it serves 1,000+ enterprises.

Neither one?

Remote

Remote has the highest LeadChange Score in Employer of Record (EOR) after excluding these two (9.1/10).

From $599/employee/mo (Employer of Record plan, annual)15

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Frequently asked questions

Is Papaya Global cheaper than Deel?

At the starting price, yes: Papaya Global’s employer of record starts from $499 per employee a month, against Deel’s $599. Papaya also states no deposit for EOR hires, while Deel asks 1 to 1.5 times the monthly charges per hire, refunded after the final invoice. Papaya’s prices are starting points that lead to a tailored quote.

Is Papaya Global a legit company?

Papaya Global was founded in 2016 by Eynat Guez, Ruben Drong and Ofer Herman and has raised more than $450 million. It states SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification and says 1,000+ enterprises use it.

Is Papaya Global an Israeli company?

Papaya Global is headquartered in New York City, with offices that include Herzliya in Israel, London, Austin and Singapore. Its three founders started the company in 2016.

Is Deel a trustworthy company?

Deel says 40,000+ companies use it, from startups to enterprises, and that it has raised $650 million. It states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance in its trust center.

What are the main alternatives to Deel and Papaya Global?

Remote, Oyster, Multiplier and Globalization Partners sell employer of record too, and we compare each with Deel. If you also run payroll in entities you own, Papaya’s Workforce OS is the closer fit; if you are a small company, Deel lists your size among those it serves.

Does Deel or Papaya Global ask for a deposit?

Deel does: 1 to 1.5 times all monthly charges per EOR hire, refunded after the final invoice, and more in some countries. Papaya Global’s EOR plan states no deposit required.

Which is better for small businesses, Deel or Papaya Global?

Deel lists small businesses among the sizes it is built for; Papaya Global is built for enterprises.

Which has more integrations, Deel or Papaya Global?

Deel lists 200+ integrations; Papaya Global lists 20 integrations. Both connect to NetSuite, BambooHR, Workday, and 4 more.

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Deel deel.com/pricing“Hire employees globally without opening a local entity. Deel's EOR handles contracts, payroll, benefits, and compliance. Starting at $125 per US PEO employee per month Starting at $599 per EOR employee per month” “Hire, manage, and pay global contractors. Classify them yourself, or shift liability to Deel with Contractor of Record.”
  2. Papaya Global papayaglobal.com/pricing“Employer of Record (EOR) starting from $499 per employee/month” “No deposit required”
  3. Deel deel.com/solutions/payroll“SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR-compliant.” “SMBs can typically go live in 1–2 weeks. Larger or multi-entity organizations follow a phased rollout with a dedicated implementation manager and clear country playbooks.”
  4. Deel Help Center help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/4407737725201-How-Much-Does-Deel-Cost“Feel free to also get in touch with our support team, as we have agents available 24/7 to assist you!”
  5. Deel deel.com“Trusted by 40,000+ companies from startups to enterprise”
  6. Papaya Global papayaglobal.com“Join 1,000+ enterprises. Every worker, every payment, every country — with full liability coverage.” “We own every payroll cycle, tax filing, and regulator submission globally.”
  7. Deel marketplace.deel.com/en“Browse 200+ integrations and connect your favorite tools to Deel in minutes.”
  8. Papaya Global papayaglobal.com/connectors“Easy-to-use, well documented, and secure cloud connectors to any HR software.”
  9. Papaya Global papayaglobal.com/platform“Typically 4–8 weeks for most markets.” “Papaya is the legal employer in 180 countries — so your team hires globally without standing up entities.”
  10. Deel deel.com/about“Founded in 2019, Deel’s technology helps companies simplify every aspect of managing an international workforce” “we've raised $650 million from some of the world's most respected investors”
  11. Papaya Global papayaglobal.com/about“That’s why Eynat Guez, Ruben Drong, and Ofer Herman founded Papaya Global in 2016.” “Backed by world-leading investors, Papaya Global has raised more than $450M (most recently at a $3.7B valuation).”
  12. Deel developer.deel.com/home“REST, webhooks, MCP, and a CLI for hiring, payroll, HR, and compliance.”
  13. Deel Help Center help.letsdeel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/22184491367953-How-to-setup-SAML-2-0-Integration-with-Okta-for-Single-Sign-On“"use single sign-on (SSO) with Okta as the identity provider (IdP)" "How to Setup OpenID Connect Integration with Okta for Single Sign-On"”
  14. Papaya Global papayaglobal.com/compliance“We surpass regulatory requirements with encryption, single sign-on, and user permission controls.” “Our platform adheres to strict international standards and certifications, such as ISO 27001 and 27701, SOC1 Type II, and SOC2 Type II.”
  15. Remote Remote pricing (Remote)“Starting at $599 employee per month, for annual contracts”

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