PagoDirect is designed to simplify how companies pay international contractors and how contractors receive those payments.
Our pricing model is straightforward:
Companies pay a platform fee to manage contractor payments.
Contractors receive payments through the platform with transparent currency conversion.
Companies using PagoDirect pay a platform fee starting at:
Starting at
per contractor / month
Early Access: $0 Per Seat Fee for 12 Months
Sign up before September 1, 2026 and pay no platform fees for your first 12 months.
Volume pricing may be available for companies managing larger contractor teams.
This fee gives companies access to the PagoDirect platform, including:
Companies can manage all contractor payments from a single payment dashboard.
Contractors receiving payments through PagoDirect do not pay platform subscription fees.
Instead, contractors receive payments through the platform and can access:
All information is available through a simple contractor dashboard.
Companies paying international contractors have several platform options. PagoDirect focuses on transparent pricing, competitive FX conversion, and a simpler payment experience for global teams.
Below is a comparison of common platforms used for contractor payments.
| Feature | Deel | Oyster | Remote | Payoneer | PagoDirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform Pricing | ~$49 / contractor | ~$29 / contractor | ~$29 / contractor | Transaction based | Starting at $19.99 / contractor |
| FX Transparency | FX embedded in transaction | FX embedded in transaction | FX embedded in transaction | FX spread applied | Transparent FX conversion |
| Contractor Payout Visibility | Limited visibility | Standard visibility | Standard visibility | Limited payout breakdown | Clear payout breakdown |
| Payment Tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Enhanced tracking dashboard |
| Financial Tools for Contractors | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Cash advances, microloans, investing (roadmap) |
| Multi Currency Wallet | Limited | Limited | Limited | Available | Planned feature |
| Platform Focus | Global HR & payroll | Global HR platform | Employer of Record | Cross border payments | Global contractor payment infrastructure |
Currency conversion plays a major role in international contractor payments.
Many payment platforms apply hidden FX markups, reducing the amount contractors receive.
PagoDirect focuses on competitive FX conversion and transparent payout information so both companies and contractors understand how payments are processed.
Below is an example showing how currency conversion affects the final payout.
Even small differences in FX rates can significantly affect contractor earnings.
For contractors receiving regular international payments, improved FX conversion can make a meaningful difference.
Potential difference from improved FX
$80 to $120
per payment
Annual impact
$960 to $1,440
more income per year
PagoDirect is currently onboarding both companies and contractors through a limited Early Access Program.
Early access participants receive:
Whether you're a company paying international contractors or a contractor receiving payments from global clients, PagoDirect helps simplify the process.
Companies: Sign up before September 1, 2026 and get $0 per seat fees for your first 12 months.
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