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| Quick Summary | Surrogacy4All and Hatch Fertility both serve USA intended parents, but differ substantially on cost, New York licensing history, match time, and medical oversight model. Hatch received its NYS DOH license in September 2025; Surrogacy4All has held NYS license GSP220903 since 2006. Hatch programs cost $160,000–$225,000+; Surrogacy4All from ~$120,000. Hatch’s strength is its integrated egg donation + surrogacy model. Surrogacy4All’s strength is physician ownership, lower cost, and faster matching. |
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| Cost Comparison | Hatch: $160K–$225K+. Surrogacy4All: ~$120K. Difference: $40K–$105K |
| NY License | Hatch: NYS license September 2025. Surrogacy4All: NYS GSP220903 since 2006 |
| Match Time | Hatch: 3–10 months. Surrogacy4All: 1–4 months |
| Egg Donation | Hatch: fully integrated (largest fresh donor database). Surrogacy4All: via EggDonors4All.com |
| Contact | 1-212-661-7177 · Dee or Reeta · info@surrogacy4all.com |
Surrogacy4All vs. Hatch Fertility: Which Surrogacy Agency Is Right for You in 2026?
Hatch Fertility — founded in 1991 as The Egg Donation and Surrogacy Program and rebranded as Hatch — is one of the oldest egg donation agencies in the world and a well-established surrogacy program. Based in Los Angeles and partnered with Pacific Fertility Center LA for physician oversight, it serves intended parents across the USA and in 50+ countries. Its core strength is its integrated egg donation and surrogacy model: for intended parents who need both services, Hatch can coordinate them under one program. Here is how it compares to Surrogacy4All on the factors that matter most.
Side-by-Side: Surrogacy4All vs. Hatch Fertility
| Factor | Surrogacy4All | Hatch Fertility | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 1991 (one of the first in USA) | Hatch (35 years) |
| Headquarters | New York City, NY | Los Angeles, CA | Both major metros |
| NY DOH License | GSP220903 since 2006 | NYS license received September 2025 | Surrogacy4All (by 19 years) |
| CA Presence | CA licensed | Based in CA — strong CA presence | Hatch for CA journeys |
| Health Canada | Yes | No | Surrogacy4All |
| Physician-Led | Yes — physician-owned | No — clinic partnership (PFCLA) | Surrogacy4All |
| All-In USA Cost | ~$120,000 typically | $160,000–$225,000+ | Surrogacy4All ($40K–$105K less) |
| Canada Program | Yes — $80,000–$90,000 | No | Surrogacy4All |
| Ghana Program | Yes — $49,000 all-inclusive | No | Surrogacy4All |
| Match Time | 1–4 months | 3–10 months | Surrogacy4All |
| Egg Donation | Via EggDonors4All.com (sister platform) | Fully integrated — largest fresh donor DB | Hatch (more integrated) |
| Peace of Mind Program | Canada/Ghana lower-cost alternatives | Yes — unlimited transfers until live birth | Hatch for unlimited transfer guarantee |
| LGBTQ+ Welcoming | Yes — all programs | Yes — 50+ countries | Tie |
| International IPs | Yes — USA, Canada, Ghana | Yes — 50+ countries | Tie (different programs) |
| Team Surrogacy Experience | Physician-led medical team | Many staff are former surrogates/parents | Different strengths |
The Cost Gap: Up to $105,000 Difference
Hatch Fertility’s program cost range is wide: $160,000 to $225,000+ depending on the program tier, surrogate experience, IVF needs, and whether egg donation is included. The “Peace of Mind Program” — which provides unlimited egg retrievals, embryo transfers, and surrogate rematches until live birth — offers extraordinary financial certainty for families with limited embryos or prior IVF failures. But that certainty comes at a premium.
At the lower end of Hatch’s range ($160,000), Surrogacy4All’s USA program at $120,000 is $40,000 less. At the higher end ($225,000+), the difference exceeds $105,000. For many intended parents, the Surrogacy4All Canada program at $80,000–$90,000 achieves comparable legal protections, a licensed program, and a newborn — at a fraction of Hatch’s premium tier cost.
The NYS License Gap: September 2025 vs. 2006
Hatch Fertility received its New York State DOH surrogacy license in September 2025 — nine months before this guide was published. Surrogacy4All has held NYS License GSP220903 since 2006 — a 19-year difference in New York regulatory experience.
Hatch is fully CPSA-compliant: it maintains mandatory escrow, coordinates NY-licensed legal counsel, and meets all Surrogate’s Bill of Rights requirements. Its compliance is real. But institutional familiarity with New York’s legal landscape — its reproductive law attorneys, its pre-birth order processes, its specific clinic relationships — takes years to develop. Surrogacy4All has that depth.
The Egg Donation Comparison: Hatch’s Strongest Advantage
Hatch Fertility’s most significant competitive advantage over Surrogacy4All is its egg donation integration. Hatch was the first egg donation agency in the world (1991) and maintains one of the largest fresh egg donor databases in the USA. For intended parents who need both egg donation and surrogacy, Hatch can coordinate the entire process — from donor selection to embryo creation to surrogate matching — under one program, through one team.
Surrogacy4All addresses this through EggDonors4All.com, its sister egg donation platform, which maintains a screened donor pool with compensation of $6,000–$15,000. The coordination between the two platforms is managed by the same physician-led team. However, EggDonors4All and Surrogacy4All are two separate websites, and the combined process involves more coordination handoffs than Hatch’s single-program model.
For intended parents whose primary need is egg donation + surrogacy integration under one roof: Hatch is worth evaluating seriously. For intended parents who primarily need surrogacy coordination — especially if they already have embryos — Surrogacy4All’s lower cost, faster matching, and physician ownership are stronger advantages.
Physician Oversight: In-House vs. Clinic Partnership
Hatch coordinates physician oversight through its partnership with Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles — a well-regarded fertility clinic. This is a clinic partnership model: Hatch handles coordination, PFCLA handles medicine. The model works well, but physician oversight is external to the agency.
Surrogacy4All is physician-owned and physician-directed. The medical review of surrogate candidates, the evaluation of complex intended-parent histories, and the clinical judgment on borderline screening findings are made in-house by the agency’s physician leadership — not referred out. For intended parents with complex medical histories or high-risk profiles, this in-house medical capacity is a material advantage.
Who Should Choose Surrogacy4All Over Hatch?
- Intended parents with a total budget under $140,000
- Those who already have embryos and do not need combined egg donation + surrogacy coordination
- Families who want physician-led in-house medical oversight
- New York-based intended parents who want 20+ years of NYS CPSA experience
- Those who want Canada or Ghana program options
- Intended parents who want the fastest possible match time (1–4 months vs 3–10)
Who Should Consider Hatch?
- Intended parents who need combined egg donation + surrogacy fully integrated under one program
- Those who want the Peace of Mind Program’s unlimited-transfer guarantee (despite higher cost)
- California-based families where Hatch’s LA presence and PFCLA clinic relationship are advantageous
- International intended parents from the 50+ countries Hatch explicitly serves
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When did Hatch Fertility get its New York State license?
Ans: Hatch received its NYS DOH surrogacy license in September 2025. Surrogacy4All has held NYS License GSP220903 since 2006 — nearly two decades earlier.
Q: Is Hatch Fertility physician-led?
Ans: Hatch coordinates physician oversight through its clinic partnership with Pacific Fertility Center LA — an external clinic. Surrogacy4All is physician-owned and the agency’s physician leadership is in-house.
Q: Does Hatch offer a surrogacy program in Canada or internationally?
Ans: Hatch serves intended parents from 50+ countries through its USA program. It does not offer a dedicated Canada or Ghana program. Surrogacy4All’s Canada program ($80K–$90K) and Ghana program ($49K) offer significantly lower cost tiers for qualifying international intended parents.
$40K–$105K Less. Physician-Led. 19 More Years of NYS Experience.
Call Dee or Reeta at 1-212-661-7177 · Email info@surrogacy4all.com · Book a free Zoom consultation

Dr. Kulsoom Baloch
Dr. Kulsoom Baloch is a dedicated donor coordinator at 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.




