When Varimo fits
You want an India specialist, transparent published pricing, statutory payroll run locally, and optional leadership search without adding another vendor.
When Deel may fit
You need one contract for many countries and India is a small slice of total headcount.
| Dimension | Varimo | Deel |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic focus | India-only Employer of Record and payroll operator (Bengaluru HQ) | Global EOR and contractor platform covering many countries including India |
| Published EoR fee (Varimo) | From $95 per employee per month, see /pricing | Check your invoice or the provider’s pricing page for your headcount |
| India payroll & statutory | EPF, ESIC, professional tax, TDS, operator-run with audit-friendly payruns | Varies; confirm India filing ownership and state PT coverage in your MSA |
| Support model | India workforce ops team; optional agentic payrun pipeline for clients on Varimo payroll | Often global CSM / ticket queue, ask who owns India edge cases |
| Leadership & board search | Optional executive, leadership, and board hiring on the same operator | Typically hiring is separate or partner-led, confirm scope |
| Onboarding speed | Target 48–72 hours for standard EoR hires once KYC and offer data are ready | Depends on global queue and entity mapping, validate with your account team |
| Contractor vs employee | EoR, contractor-of-record, and employee payroll under one India operator | Strong contractor product globally, confirm India employee EoR scope in your plan |
FAQ
- Should we switch from Deel to Varimo for India hires?
- If India headcount is growing and you want a dedicated operator, run the EoR switch calculator with your real fees and notice terms. We can parallel-run migration planning with your legal team.
- Can we use Varimo for India only and keep our global EoR elsewhere?
- Yes. Many teams keep a multi-country vendor for other regions and use Varimo as the India specialist for payroll depth, statutory filings, and local HR support.
- Does Varimo publish competitor pricing?
- No. We publish Varimo pricing on our pricing page. For any other provider, use your contract or their public pricing page, numbers change by headcount and negotiation.