India EOR pricing, in 2026.

India EOR pricing in 2026: what you actually pay

The India EOR market has converged on a $99-$399 per-employee-per-month range for the India-native specialists. Global generalists charge $499-$699+ for the same scope in India specifically. Below is the all-in total-cost-of-ownership view · including the line items that don't appear in the headline price.

Headline EOR fees across 8 providers

• Versatile (Foo Falcon): $99-$399 PEPM range
• Wisemonk: $99-$399 PEPM range
• Multiplier: ~$400 PEPM fixed
• Skuad: ~$199 PEPM fixed (lowest published India-native)
• Gloroots: Volume-based, drops as headcount scales
• InsourceIndia: Custom (typically $250-$400 PEPM)
• Deel: ~$599 PEPM for India (plus setup ~$2,000-$5,000)
• Remote / Rippling / G-P: $499-$699 PEPM (similar shape)

What's NOT in the headline price (and how it differs across providers)

Setup fees

• India-native peers (Versatile, Wisemonk, Multiplier, Skuad): $0
• Global generalists (Deel, Remote, G-P): $2,000-$5,000 typical

Recruitment / sourcing fees (if you need help finding the hire)

• Versatile: $99/position (job distribution) → $1,199/month (dedicated recruiter) → Custom (contingent on placement)
• Wisemonk: Same structure ($99/position, $1,199/month dedicated, contingent)
• Multiplier / Skuad / Gloroots: Not included; bring your own recruiter
• Global generalists: Add-on at separate rates

Group health and life cover

• Versatile: Included Day 1 (₹5L floater, family included)
• Wisemonk: Customizable (you pick the carrier and tier)
• Multiplier / Skuad: Standard group plan included
• Global generalists: Standard group plan, limited flexibility

Devices and equipment procurement

• Versatile: Included, pass-through cost, no markup
• Wisemonk: Included
• Multiplier / Skuad: Add-on at markup
• Global generalists: Add-on at markup, often via partner

Onboarding (welcome call, document collection, Day 1 setup)

• Versatile: Included; named compliance lead runs the welcome call
• Wisemonk: Included; assigned HRBP runs it
• Multiplier / Skuad: Platform-driven; less personalized
• Global generalists: Platform-driven

Exit and Full & Final settlement

• All India-native peers: Included in the monthly fee
• Global generalists: Usually included, but exit timing can stretch (notice period + ramp-down)

All-in cost per hire / per year

For a single India hire at $40K USD/year average salary, here's the annual all-in EOR overhead (the cost above the employee's salary and statutory contributions):

• Versatile / Wisemonk (at $199 floor): ~$2,388 / year
• Versatile / Wisemonk (at $399 ceiling): ~$4,788 / year
• Skuad ($199 fixed): ~$2,388 / year
• Multiplier ($400 fixed): ~$4,800 / year
• Deel ($599 + setup amortized): ~$8,200 / year (Year 1), ~$7,200 / year (Year 2+)
• Remote / Rippling / G-P: ~$7,200-$8,400 / year

What determines your tier within the range

The India-native range ($99-$399 PEPM) tiers based on:

• Headcount. 1-5 hires sits in the middle of the range. 5-20 hires usually triggers a volume discount. 20+ approaches the floor.
• Salary band. Higher-salary hires (Principal / Director level, ₹65L+ CTC) have higher absolute statutory contributions, which the EOR has to manage. Tier scales accordingly.
• Add-on bundles. If you're using recruitment + devices + ESOP coordination + audit support, you're at the higher end. If you're using just EOR + group health, you're at the lower end.
• State complexity. Hires in multiple states (Karnataka + Maharashtra + Telangana + UP) require state-specific filings. Some EORs price tier by complexity.

Compare full pricing structure across providers

For granular line-by-line comparison: Wisemonk Alternatives · Deel Alternatives · EOR vs Entity (with cost calculator).