We built Versatilebecause Indiadeserved better.

We built Versatile
because India
deserved better.

This isn't a US-founded company adding India to its platform. This is Bangalore-based Versatile, built by someone who read every G2 review, every Reddit complaint, every Trustpilot thread about EOR in India. And then decided to build something different.

Sagar Chainani, Founder and CEO of Versatile

The origin story

Built from what I learned

I spent weeks reading every G2 review of Deel, Remote, Wisemonk, Oyster, and Multiplier. Every Reddit thread where US founders complained about India hiring. Every Trustpilot post about surprise charges and slow onboarding. I wasn't looking to complain. I was looking for gaps.

What I found was clear: Global EOR platforms treat India as one country among 150. Compliance is bolted on, not core. Pricing is opaque - hidden setup fees, exit penalties, surprise charges at month three. Onboarding takes 2-3 weeks when it should take days. US and UK founders get INR invoices they have to explain to their finance teams. And when you call with a problem, you hit a ticket queue.

So I built Versatile. From Bangalore, not from San Francisco. India-native, not India-adapted.

50+ placements across Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune. Not a company defined by what we automate. A founder who knows your hire by name.

How we're built different

Six principles that define Versatile, built around what founders actually need

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USD invoicing is structural

Not a feature we toggled on. A core decision. You invoice us in USD. No FX exposure. No surprise rate changes at month three.

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India-native, not adapted

We're built here, not transplanted here. HQ in Bangalore. Compliance team that talks to EPFO and ESIC daily. This isn't bolted on. It's core.

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First month free because confidence should be earned

You shouldn't pay upfront to prove we work. Month 1 is free. Use us. If we don't deliver, nothing lost.

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5-day onboarding because your time matters

Day 1 to Agreement. Day 5 to live payroll. Not a marketing promise. A documented SLA we hit every time.

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No setup fee. No exit fee. No surprises.

What you see is what you pay. $0 to start. $0 to leave. Just your monthly fee, month to month. That's it.

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Founder-led means I pick up the phone

You don't get a sales team, then a support ticket. You get me. The person who read every review before building this. Who knows your hire by name.

50+
Placements
Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune
3
Cities
And growing
$149
EOR Per Month
First month free
$0
Setup Fees
Zero. Ever.
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Here's how we work

1
You find the right person
Or we source them for you. You lead the process. We step in to make sure the hire is legally compliant and a culture fit for your team.
2
We handle everything else
Employment contracts. PF. ESI. Tax compliance. Statutory filings. We talk to the authorities so you don't have to. Your hire is on our payroll, fully compliant.
3
You manage the work, we manage the rest
Your hire reports to you. You drive projects, performance, team culture. We run the background: payroll, compliance, statutory requirements. Invoices to you in USD.

Our services

Employer of Record

Employment, payroll, compliance, statutory benefits. $149/mo per employee. First month free.

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Managed Payroll

Payroll processing, compliance, benefits management. $49/mo per employee. First month free.

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Recruitment

Culture-fit talent sourcing. 50+ screening parameters. 15-25% of annual CTC.

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Passed LinkedIn's compliance audit

Versatile achieved top 1% vendor score across employment, payroll, and statutory compliance. Zero documentation gaps. 100% statutory filing accuracy.

Top 1% vendor score 100% statutory compliance Zero documentation gaps

What our clients say

Versatile made our first India hire effortless. No compliance headaches, payroll was on time every month, and Sagar was always available when we had questions.
We scaled from 1 to 5 India hires through Versatile. The process was transparent, fast, and most importantly, we knew everything was compliant from day one.
As a fully remote team, we needed an EOR we could trust. Versatile delivered on every front: speed, compliance, and genuine founder support.

Let's talk about your India team

I'm not handing you off to a sales team. I'm handing you my direct line. Tell me about your hire, your timeline, your concerns. I'll be honest about what Versatile can do.

Or email me directly: sagar@versatile.club

Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004