U.S. surrogacy agency comparison for intended parents
Surrogacy4All has the lowest published starting estimate of these four and advertises a match in approximately four weeks for many families. Circle and Hatch publish fixed-price packages with broader protection if a journey requires another match or transfer. American Surrogacy gives parents a choice between a lower starting price and a plan with more rematch protection. The prices cover different expenses, so compare written quotes for the same scenario.
| Question intended parents ask | Surrogacy4All | Circle Surrogacy | Hatch Fertility | American Surrogacy |
| What will the entire journey cost? | $120,000–$180,000 estimated. The combined range includes variable IVF and medical costs. | $196,500 for Journey Protection, with clinic IVF charges separate. | $180,000 surrogacy-only, excluding IVF. Also lists $197,000 with one own-egg retrieval for qualifying patients and $239,000 for its donor-egg birth-guarantee package. | $187,500+ Foundation or $202,500+ Limited Risk. IVF, embryo creation, and newborn care are separate. |
| How soon can I match? | Approximately four weeks for many families, per the agency. Ask for current availability that fits your clinic’s criteria. | Ask for the current intended-parent wait for your profile and clinic. | Ask for the current intended-parent wait. Hatch’s advertised 60-day promise applies to surrogates. | 1–6 months, per its intended-parent page. |
| How are surrogates screened, and can we meet? | Physician-assisted screening and a facilitated video introduction. | Agency screening and preference-based matching, followed by medical screening at the intended parents’ fertility clinic. Ask when the introduction happens. | Prescreening, a video introduction, and mutual agreement before finalizing the match. | Advertises advance screening. Ask which checks are complete before the introduction and which your clinic still needs to perform. |
| What if a match falls through, a transfer fails, or there’s a pregnancy loss? | Up to two additional matches without another agency coordination fee under the agreement. Medical, legal, insurance, and other third-party costs can recur. | Journey Protection covers repeat surrogate-side transfer expenses such as travel and outside monitoring. Clinic IVF charges are separate. | Free rematching under Peace of Mind. Surrogacy-only covers surrogate-side expenses for unlimited transfers. Clinic transfer coverage varies by package. | Limited Risk allows qualifying rematches without another agency fee. Foundation may require new program fees. |
| What does the agency fee cover? | $38,500 agency fee. Surrogate compensation, legal, insurance, and medical costs are itemized separately. | $41,500 agency fee within the package. The cost sheet lists matching, protection, compensation, legal, and insurance separately. | Publishes package pricing that includes coordination and covered surrogate expenses. Ask for an itemized quote. | Publishes activation and match-stage payments. The activation payment includes screening and marketing. The match payment includes compensation, legal, insurance, and support. |
| Can I keep my IVF clinic and use existing embryos? | Offers a pathway for existing embryos. Confirm your clinic and its screening requirements before signing. | Describes final screening at the intended parents’ fertility clinic. Confirm your clinic and embryo eligibility. | Confirm first. Hatch’s intake form says it is currently limiting new patients to its partner clinic, Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles. Ask whether your embryos can be transferred there. | IVF and embryo creation are outside the published package. Confirm whether the agency will work with your clinic and existing embryos. |
| Who supports us during pregnancy and after hours? | Advertises coordinator support and 24/7 physician concierge access. Confirm what your quote includes and whether optional monitoring is available. | Lists surrogate support in its package. Ask who takes after-hours calls. | Includes coordination. Ask who handles after-hours calls from the surrogate and intended parents. | Includes agency support. Ask for your assigned contact and the after-hours process. |
| Can I speak with parents who completed a journey? | Publishes testimonials. Ask for a live reference. | Ask for a live reference from a Journey Protection family. | Ask for a live reference from a family that used your proposed package and clinic. | Publishes parent stories. Ask for a live reference from the program you’re considering. |
My recommendation: If you already have embryos and want to keep your clinic, get written quotes from Surrogacy4All first. Ask both to price the same three scenarios: one successful transfer, a second transfer with the same surrogate, and a rematch that requires repeat screening and legal work. That will show how much Circle’s added protection costs and which expenses you would still pay under either agreement. If you also need donor eggs and want IVF bundled into the same package, add Hatch to your shortlist.
Choosing a surrogacy agency can feel like making several decisions at once. You may be looking for an egg donor, deciding where to create embryos, and wondering how soon you can meet a surrogate. The best place to start is with two questions: What will the entire journey cost, and who will coordinate each step?
At EggDonors4All, we work with our sister agency, Surrogacy4All, to help intended parents coordinate egg donor selection, embryo creation with an IVF clinic, surrogate matching, and transfer planning. Whether you’re starting with a donor search or already have embryos, here’s what to ask when comparing programs.
What will the full journey cost?
Ask each agency for a written estimate based on where you are today. If you need donor eggs, the estimate should show donor-related fees, IVF and embryo creation, and any testing you plan to do. For the surrogacy portion, look for separate amounts for agency services, surrogate compensation, insurance, legal fees, and escrow. Ask who receives each payment and when it’s due.
Surrogacy4All’s U.S. agency fee is $38,500. Its published estimated U.S. journey cost is $120,000–$180,000, depending on the case. If you also need donor eggs or new embryos, ask for a combined estimate that shows which services are included and which your IVF clinic bills separately. See Surrogacy4All’s cost breakdown.
How soon can we meet a surrogate, and how is she screened?
Surrogacy4All reports that many intended parents match in approximately four weeks. Timing varies with your preferences, clinic requirements, and surrogate availability. Ask when the agency starts counting, which screening steps are complete when you see a profile, and when your IVF clinic will review the match. Surrogacy4All offers physician-assisted screening and can arrange a video introduction so you and the prospective surrogate can get to know each other.
If you already have embryos or want to stay with your current clinic, bring that up at your first consultation. Your clinic’s requirements can affect which surrogate profiles are a good fit and when you can move forward.
What happens if we need another transfer or a new match?
Surrogacy4All includes agency coordination for up to three embryo transfer attempts at no additional agency fee. Your IVF clinic may still charge for repeat transfers, medications, and related services.
If a surrogate match cannot proceed, the Surrogacy4All service agreement provides for up to two additional matches without another agency coordination fee, subject to its terms. Repeat screening, legal work, insurance, and other third-party expenses may still apply. Ask any agency you’re considering to show you what you would pay after an unsuccessful transfer, a pregnancy loss, or a rematch.
What does the EggDonors4All blastocyst guarantee cover?
EggDonors4All offers a guaranteed blastocyst program for intended parents who need donor eggs and want to understand what the program commits to delivering before they begin. A blastocyst is an embryo at a stage of development that may be suitable for transfer or freezing.
Ask for the written terms, including the number of blastocysts covered, whether genetic testing is included, and what the program provides if the agreed number is not reached. The guarantee applies to the blastocysts specified in your agreement. Pregnancy and live birth depend on subsequent steps and outcomes.
Who will support us during pregnancy?
Find out who will be your day-to-day contact, who supports the surrogate, and whom each of you can reach after hours. Surrogacy4All offers coordinator support and physician concierge access. Ask which services are included in your plan and how the team communicates with your surrogate’s care providers. You can also ask to speak with an intended parent who completed a similar journey and has agreed to share their experience.
Ready to discuss donor eggs and surrogacy together? Contact EggDonors4All to explore donor options, request the guaranteed blastocyst program terms, and discuss how we can coordinate with Surrogacy4All and your IVF clinic.
Dr. Kulsoom Baloch
Dr. Kulsoom Baloch is a dedicated donor coordinator at Indian Egg Donors, leveraging her extensive background in medicine and public health. She holds an MBBS from Ziauddin University, Pakistan, and an MPH from Hofstra University, New York. With three years of clinical experience at prominent hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Baloch has honed her skills in patient care and medical research.
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