← Back to homeEOR guide (2026)
Last updated: July 2026 · Independent procurement analysis
The EOR "sticker price" is one line on a multi-layer invoice. Procurement teams evaluating Deel, Remote, Rippling, Oyster Global, and Papaya Global should model base seat rate, FX markup, deposit requirements, contractor administration, and contractual add-ons together. This page applies the same dimensions across all five vendors in our dataset. For vendor fit beyond cost, see our best EOR providers (2026) guide.
Figures reflect our structured dataset as of July 2026. Confirm commercial terms with each vendor before signing.
| Vendor | EOR base | FX | Deposit | Amendment | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deel | $599/mo | 0.0% to 1.0% | 1 mo | $0 | 150 |
| Remote | $599/mo | 0.5% to 1.5% | 0 mo | $0 | 120 |
| Rippling | $499/mo | ~ 1% | 2 mo | $0 | 90 |
| Oyster Global | $699/mo | ~1.5% | 2 mo | $0 | 130 |
| Papaya Global | $650/mo | ~2.5% | 2 mo | $0 | 160 |
Published EOR base rates in this set span $499/month (Rippling) to $699/month (Oyster Global). Deel and Remote anchor the mid-market at $599/month; Papaya Global lists $650/month. The seat license is the easiest line to compare—and the least complete.
FX ranges run from 0.0%–1.0% (Deel) to ~2.5% (Papaya Global). Annual impact formula: monthly gross payroll × FX rate × 12. On $120,000 annual gross per employee, a 2.5% markup costs roughly $3,000/year—more than four months of a $599 seat license.
Remote: 0 months. Deel: 1 month. Rippling, Oyster, Papaya: 2 months each in our data. Example: ten employees at $6,000/month average gross with 1.5 months average deposit implies roughly $90,000 tied up across the program—often exceeding first-year seat license spend. See zero-deposit EOR for deposit-focused analysis.
Mixed workforces pay separate contractor lines: from $29/month to $49/month in our dataset. EOR and contractor pricing are not bundled in headline rates.
Benefits markups, offboarding fees, and implementation charges vary by vendor and country. Our comparison matrix tracks amendment fees and contractual add-on patterns. Every vendor negotiates individually—confirm off-menu charges in your MSA and order form.
A single US-funded hire in a supported country with USD-heavy payroll minimizes FX exposure. Remote's zero-month deposit and $599/month base make it attractive when working capital is the binding constraint.
At ten seats, FX markup bands compound. Papaya Global (~2.5%) and Oyster Global (~1.5%) sit at the higher end of our FX data; Deel's 0.0%–1.0% ceiling can matter on large non-USD runs. Model annual FX cost explicitly alongside seat licenses.
Rippling lists EOR from $499/month and bundles HRIS, IT, and identity adjacent to global hiring. Total cost may beat pure-play EOR plus separate domestic HR tools—compare consolidation value against Rippling's 2-month deposit requirement.
Pairwise reports compare two vendors across pricing, entities, SLAs, and integrations.
Rippling lists the lowest EOR base rate in our dataset at $499/month. Total cost still depends on FX markup, deposit months, contractor lines, and any platform fees. A lower seat price does not always mean lower all-in cost.
In this five-vendor set, published EOR base rates cluster between $499 and $699 per employee per month before FX, deposits, and benefits markups. Enterprise and country-specific pricing can fall outside that band.
Setup and implementation charges vary by vendor and contract size. Our matrix tracks amendment fees and deposit patterns from public sources. Confirm setup, onboarding, and minimum commitments directly in your proposal.
Astrolabe Intel gathers vendor information from publicly available sources and structures it with AI-assisted research, then applies human review grounded in procurement practice. Rankings on this page are framed as fit by scenario, not paid placement. Comparisons highlight key evaluation dimensions—not exhaustive contract terms. Every vendor negotiates individually; confirm any requirement that matters to your organization directly with the vendor.