When Varimo fits
You want an India specialist, transparent published pricing, statutory payroll run locally, and optional leadership search without adding another vendor.
When Papaya Global may fit
You need a payments hub for many countries more than an India employment operator.
| Dimension | Varimo | Papaya Global |
|---|---|---|
| Geographic focus | India-only Employer of Record and payroll operator (Bengaluru HQ) | Global payroll and workforce payments platform with EoR partners |
| 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 |
FAQ
- Should we switch from Papaya Global 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.