Independent ranking · surrogates
An independent ranking of U.S. surrogacy agencies for gestational surrogates, weighted toward what surrogates say about their support and the compensation agencies publish.
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Drawn from the same scores as the overall ranking.
Best large full-service agency
Among 15 qualifying large full-service agencies, Growing Generations leads for surrogates on reputation, with 4.84 stars across 103 surrogate reviews, and experience, having been founded in 1996; it states base compensation of $70,000-$80,000.
Runners-up: Joy of Life, Giving Tree Surrogacy
Best boutique agency
With an estimated staff of six, Surrogate Parenting Services earns 4.94 stars across 71 reviews from surrogates and a full surrogate-support score; it publishes base compensation of $72,000-$75,000, and has operated since 1990 with a BBB A+ grade and accreditation.
Runners-up: Family Makers Surrogacy, Great Beginnings Surrogacy
Best surrogate support
Surrogate Parenting Services earns this pick on surrogate reviews, averaging 4.94 stars across 71 reviews from surrogates, and the agency states base compensation of $72,000-$75,000. It was founded in 1990 and holds an A+ BBB grade with accreditation.
Runners-up: EDSI, Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists, LLC
Scores are out of 100. Open “Score breakdown” on any agency to see how each factor contributed. See the ranking for intended parents.
4.9 (142 ratings)Laguna Niguel, CAFounded 1990Full-service
Surrogate Parenting Services ranks first for surrogates on the strength of its surrogate reviews, averaging 4.94 stars across 71 ratings from surrogates, and its support for surrogates, including a base compensation the agency states is $72,000-$75,000.
5.0 (76 ratings)Murrieta, CAFounded 2012Full-service
ISC ranks #2 for surrogates on strong reputation, with 5-star ratings across 76 reviews, including 39 from surrogates, and surrogate support; the agency states base compensation of $78,000-$120,000. It also holds a BBB A+ grade, though it is not accredited.
4.9 (335 ratings)Los Angeles, CAFounded 1996Full-service
Growing Generations ranks #3 of 86 for surrogates largely on reputation, with 4.84 stars across 103 reviews from surrogates and 4.86 stars overall across 335 reviews. According to its website, base surrogate compensation is $70,000-$80,000.
4.8 (36 ratings)Sandy Springs / Atlanta, GAFounded 2016Full-service
Family Makers Surrogacy's strongest factors for surrogates are support and reputation: it states a $95,000 base compensation, and surrogates rate it 5 stars across 19 reviews (4.78 stars across 36 overall). It also holds an accredited A+ BBB grade.
4.9 (67 ratings)Suwanee, GAFounded 2008Full-service
Family Inceptions ranks #5 of 86 for surrogates on strong surrogate support, with the agency stating a $70,000 base compensation, and a solid reputation: 4.87 stars across 30 reviews from surrogates, 4.88 overall across 67.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.8 (67 ratings)Beverly Hills, CAFounded 2001Full-service
EDSI ranks #6 for surrogates largely on surrogate support: it publishes base compensation of $80,000-$125,000, and surrogates rate it 4.45 stars across 20 reviews. Founded in 2001, it holds a BBB A+ grade, though it is not BBB accredited.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.8 (44 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 1998Full-service
Great Beginnings Surrogacy places #7 of 86 for surrogates on strong surrogate support, including a $125,000 base compensation it publishes, and reputation built on 4.82 stars across 44 reviews, with surrogates' own reviews averaging 5 stars across 14.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.8 (19 ratings)Aliso Viejo, CAFounded 2007Full-service
West Coast Surrogacy places #8 for surrogates largely on surrogate support, with the agency stating base compensation of $86,000-$106,000, and on reputation, including 4.56 stars from 9 surrogate reviews. It also holds an A+ BBB grade with accreditation.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.8 (48 ratings)Chula Vista, CAFounded 2014Full-service
Family Tree Surrogacy Center ranks #9 for surrogates largely on surrogate support, with the agency stating a published base compensation of $80,000 and full-service care. Reputation adds strength: surrogates rate it 4.79 stars across 19 reviews, within 4.85 stars overall from 48.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
5.0 (82 ratings)Carlsbad, CAFounded 2019Full-service
Road to Baby ranks #10 of 86 for surrogates largely on reputation, with surrogates rating it 4.92 stars across 49 reviews, and on compliance, holding an A+ BBB grade with accreditation. It states base compensation of $55,000-$65,000.
5.0 (142 ratings)Ontario, CAFounded 2017Full-service
Joy of Life ranks #11 of 86 for surrogates largely on reputation, with a 5-star average across 142 reviews, including 5 stars from 65 surrogate reviews. Its website states base compensation of $60,000-$100,000, and it holds an A+ BBB grade with accreditation.
4.7 (22 ratings)Sylvania, OHFounded 2018Full-service
Gift of Life Surrogacy ranks #12 for surrogates on strong surrogate support, with the agency stating base compensation of $60,000-$70,000, and a 4.7-star average from 10 surrogate reviews. It also holds an A+ BBB grade with accreditation.
4.8 (18 ratings)New York, NYFounded 2021Full-service
Brownstone Surrogacy ranks #13 of 86 for surrogates largely on surrogate support, with the agency stating base compensation of $70,000-$85,000, and on reputation, including 4.67 stars across 12 reviews from surrogates. It publishes its fees, which aids transparency.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.9 (98 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2015Full-service
Giving Tree Surrogacy's #14 spot for surrogates rests mainly on reputation, with surrogates rating it 4.89 stars across 62 reviews, plus an A+ BBB grade with accreditation. It publishes base compensation of $50,000-$115,000, according to its website.
4.6 (45 ratings)Fairfield, CTFounded 2009Full-service + legal
Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists ranks #15 for surrogates largely on surrogate support, as it publishes base compensation of $65,000-$75,000, and on reputation, with a 5-star average from 13 surrogate reviews and 4.64 stars across 45 reviews overall.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
5.0 (20 ratings)Irvine, CAFull-service
Southern California Surrogacy's position for surrogates rests on strong surrogate support, with the agency stating a $120,000 base compensation, and its reputation: 4.95 stars across 20 reviews, including a 5-star average from 9 surrogate reviews.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
4.8 (11 ratings)Southborough, MAFounded 2007Full-service
CSED ranks #17 of 86 for surrogates largely on surrogate support, with published base compensation of $63,000-$68,000 according to its website, and on reputation, averaging 4.82 stars across 11 reviews, including 5 stars from two surrogate reviews.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.8 (53 ratings)Northbrook, ILFounded 2013Full-service
Golden Surrogacy's position for surrogates rests on strong surrogate support, with a stated base compensation of $70,000, and reputation, including 4.85 stars across 26 surrogate reviews. Its BBB A+ grade with accreditation also helps, while unclear fee transparency holds it back.
5.0 (22 ratings)Full-service + legal
Nascency's place at #19 for surrogates rests on strong reputation and surrogate support, with 5 stars across 22 reviews, including 5 stars from 7 reviews by surrogates. It holds an A+ BBB grade, though fee transparency on its website is unclear.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
5.0 (104 ratings)Frisco, TexasFounded 2007Full-service
Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, LLC is lifted by its reputation, with 4.96 stars across 104 reviews and a perfect 5 stars from 41 role-specific reviews; it also states a surrogate base compensation of $55,000-$95,000 and has operated since 2007.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.5 (15 ratings)La Mesa, CAFounded 2011Full-service
Modern Family Surrogacy ranks #21 of 86 for surrogates largely on surrogate support, with the agency stating a base compensation of $80,000, plus BBB accreditation. Surrogate reviews average 4.5 stars, though across only 6 reviews.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.8 (71 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2015Full-service
ACRC Global's position rests on reputation, with surrogates rating it 4.8 stars across 20 reviews, and compliance backed by an A grade and accreditation from the BBB. According to its website, it publishes base surrogate compensation of $50,000-$110,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.9 (34 ratings)Beaverton, ORFounded 2014Full-service
All Families Surrogacy's position for surrogates rests on reputation, with a 5-star average across 25 reviews from surrogates, plus an A+ BBB grade with accreditation. A lower surrogate support score holds it back, though it states base compensation of $40,000-$55,000.
4.8 (19 ratings)Madison, WIFounded 2004Full-service
Hope Surrogacy, founded in 2004, holds an A+ BBB grade with accreditation and averages 4.79 stars across 19 reviews. Its surrogate support factor is weaker, though it states base compensation of $35,000-$40,000 on its website.
4.8 (26 ratings)Marietta, GAFull-service + legal
TPI's placement for surrogates rests on surrogate support and reputation: it states a $65,000 base compensation, and surrogates rate it 5 stars across 11 reviews (4.85 stars across 26 overall). Missing compliance, experience and review-depth data limit its position.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
5.0 (188 ratings)Escondido, CAFounded 2017Full-service
Gestacy's reviews from surrogates average 4.97 stars across 69 ratings, part of a 4.96-star average over 188 reviews overall, which supports its position. Its standing is held back by fee transparency, which its website leaves unclear.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
5.0 (19 ratings)TX: DallasFounded 2002Full-service
Simple Surrogacy's position rests on reputation, with 5-star ratings across 19 reviews, and an A+ BBB grade with accreditation; a modest surrogate support score holds it back, though the agency states base compensation of $35,000-$55,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
4.5 (24 ratings)Roseville, CAFounded 2015Full-service
Roots Surrogacy places #28 of 86 for surrogates on strong surrogate support, with surrogate reviewers rating it 4.71 stars across 14 reviews, and fee transparency: according to its website, it publishes base compensation of $60,000-$150,000. A modest review count limits review depth.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.5 (96 ratings)Los Angeles, CAFounded 2014Full-service
Same Love Surrogacy's mid-table position for surrogates rests on transparency, as it publishes a base compensation of $55,000-$65,000, and on review depth, with surrogates rating it 4.47 stars across 36 reviews. Compliance data was missing.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.5 (55 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2019Full-service
Patriot Conceptions ranks #30 for surrogates on its 4.58-star average across 31 surrogate reviews and the base compensation it publishes, $55,000-$85,000; its A+ BBB grade helps, while a 2019 founding and modest review volume hold it back.
4.6 (145 ratings)Portland, ORFounded 1994Full-service + legal
NW Surrogacy Center's 4.93-star average from 57 surrogate reviews and a published base compensation range of $51,000-$99,000, according to its website, support its #31 spot, while a C+ BBB grade without accreditation holds it back.
4.5 (51 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2019Full-service
PrimeSurro's mid-table spot for surrogates rests on strong surrogate support and an A+ BBB grade with accreditation, with reviews from surrogates averaging 4.52 stars across 25 reviews. A 2019 founding and modest review volume keep it from ranking higher.
4.6 (20 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 1999Full-service
Conceptual Options states a $120,000 base compensation for surrogates and a full-service model, and it was founded in 1999. Its middle placement reflects thin review depth, with only 3 surrogate reviews averaging 3.67 stars, and missing compliance data.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.5 (118 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 2015Full-service
Physician's Surrogacy ranks #34 of 86 for surrogates mainly on surrogate support, with surrogates rating it 4.49 stars across 68 reviews; it also publishes its fees and states base compensation of $60,000-$75,000. Missing compliance data limits its position.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.6 (55 ratings)Pasadena, CaliforniaFounded 2003Full-service
The Genesis Group, founded in 2003, earns 4.86 stars across 28 reviews from surrogates, which supports its reputation. A modest surrogate support score holds it at #35, though it publishes base compensation of $35,000-$70,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
5.0 (39 ratings)El Cajon, CAFounded 2019Full-service
Accel Conceptions earns a 5-star average across 28 reviews from surrogates, supporting strong reputation and surrogate-support scores. It sits mid-pack partly because its fee transparency is unclear from its website and compliance data was unavailable.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.7 (58 ratings)Chevy Chase, MDFounded 2001Full-service + legal
CFC's position for surrogates rests on strong reviews, including 4.97 stars across 30 reviews from surrogates, and a stated base compensation of $60,000-$65,000. Its quote-only fee approach and modest review volume, 58 reviews overall, hold it in the middle.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.5 (88 ratings)Carlsbad, CAFounded 2005Full-service
Extraordinary Conceptions, founded in 2005 with a BBB A+ grade, draws 4.77 stars from 26 surrogate reviews, but a modest surrogate-support factor score holds it at #38 of 86, despite the $40,000-$75,000 base compensation it publishes.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
5.0 (14 ratings)Beverly Hills, CAFounded 2007Full-service
Fertility Miracles, founded in 2007, draws strength from surrogate support and reputation, with 5 stars across 11 reviews from surrogates. Its mid-table position reflects a low transparency score, as fee information on its website is unclear, and missing compliance data.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.8 (27 ratings)City of Industry, CAFounded 2012Full-service
Happy Future Surrogacy's surrogate reviews average 5 stars across 10 ratings, and its overall rating is 4.85 stars across 27 reviews. Its mid-table position reflects unclear fee information on its website and missing compliance data.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
5.0 (20 ratings)Bettendorf, IAFounded 2015Full-service
Sowing Seeds Surrogacy earns strong marks for surrogate support and reputation, with 5 stars across 20 reviews, including 10 from surrogates. Its mid-table position reflects a transparency gap: the agency does not publish its fees, and compliance data was unavailable.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.8 (19 ratings)Wimberley, TXFounded 2015Full-service
Choice Surrogacy's mid-table spot for surrogates rests on surrogate reviews averaging 4.76 stars across 17 ratings and an A+ BBB grade, though that sample is small, and its surrogate support factor scores only moderately despite the $55,000 base compensation it states.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
5.0 (15 ratings)Surprise, AZFounded 2022Full-service
Stronger Together Surrogacy's mid-table spot for surrogates rests on strong surrogate support, with the agency stating base compensation of $75,000-$80,000, and 5-star ratings from 8 surrogate reviews; its 2022 founding and unspecified fees hold it back.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.1 (14 ratings)CaliforniaFounded 2013Full-service
Central Coast Surrogacy sits mid-table at #44 of 86, helped by strong surrogate support, as it states a $130,000 base compensation, but held back by a 4.07-star average across only 14 reviews and missing compliance data.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
5.0 (29 ratings)Miami, FLFounded 2012Full-service
Fertility Heaven, founded in 2012, earns strong reputation marks with 5.0 stars across 29 reviews, including 7 from surrogates, but a middling surrogate support score and missing compliance data keep it mid-pack; it publishes base compensation of $55,000-$80,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
5.0 (21 ratings)Coeur d'Alene, IDFull-service
Delivering Hope's 5-star average across 21 reviews lifts its reputation factor, though only 2 reviews come from surrogates. It states base compensation of $50,000-$65,000, while missing compliance, experience and review-depth data hold it at #46 of 86.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
4.5 (36 ratings)Santa Monica, CAFounded 2022Full-service
Pinnacle Surrogacy's mid-table spot for surrogates rests on surrogate reviews averaging 4.6 stars across 20 ratings and a stated base compensation of $55,000-$65,000, while its 2022 founding and missing compliance data hold it back.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
5.0 (21 ratings)Chapel Hill, NCFull-service
Village Surrogacy's mid-table spot reflects strong reviews, 5 stars across 21 reviews, including 11 from surrogates, balanced against missing data on compliance, experience and review depth. The agency states it offers surrogates base compensation of $50,000-$85,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
5.0 (19 ratings)Dallas, TXFounded 2005Full-service
Newborn Advantage, founded in 2005, earns strong marks from surrogates, with a 5-star average across 6 surrogate reviews, but its mid-table position reflects low transparency, as its website does not specify fees, and missing compliance and review-depth data.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.5 (58 ratings)Boston, MAFounded 1995Full-service + legal
Circle Surrogacy, founded in 1995, rates strongly on experience, and surrogate reviewers give it 4.86 stars across 29 reviews. Its mid-table position for surrogates reflects thin review depth, with 58 total reviews, and fee information its website leaves unclear.
4.8 (33 ratings)Fort Lauderdale, FLFull-service
Creative Love's position is helped by strong surrogate ratings, 5 stars across 17 reviews from surrogates and 4.76 stars overall across 33 reviews. It is held back by unclear fee information on its website and missing data on compliance, experience and review depth.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
4.6 (74 ratings)Chicago, ILFounded 2007Full-service
Family Source Consultants, founded in 2007, draws strength from experience, and it publishes a surrogate base compensation of $55,000-$75,000. Its mid-table position reflects moderate surrogate support and a 4.47-star average across 19 surrogate reviews.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
5.0 (10 ratings)Albany, NYFounded 2020Full-service
NYSC's mid-table position for surrogates reflects strong ratings, 5 stars across 10 reviews, including two from surrogates, offset by missing data on surrogate support and compliance. Founded in 2020, it publishes its $22,500 agency fee, according to its website.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 15% for the missing data.
4.6 (16 ratings)Santee, CAFounded 2016Full-service
Positive Surrogacy's surrogate support factor is strong, and reviews from surrogates average 5 stars across 6 ratings, but its position is held back because its website does not specify fees, giving it no credit on transparency, and compliance data was unavailable.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.8 (39 ratings)Brevard, North CarolinaFull-service
Carrying Hope earns strong reviews from surrogates, 4.73 stars across 15 surrogate reviews, and solid support marks, but its mid-table position reflects low transparency, with fees described as unclear, and missing compliance and experience data such as founding year.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.6 (11 ratings)Overland Park, KSFull-service
Pathways to Parenthood ranks mid-pack for surrogates: it publishes its fees and states base compensation of $50,000-$70,000, but surrogate reviews are thin, averaging 4.33 stars across 6 ratings, and compliance, experience and review-depth data were unavailable.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
4.7 (12 ratings)Los Angeles, CAFull-service
Loving Journey Surrogacy's mid-table position reflects strong reviews, 4.67 stars across 12 reviews and 5 stars from 6 surrogates, held back by missing compliance, experience and review-depth data. According to its website, base surrogate compensation is $50,650-$85,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
5.0 (24 ratings)Cincinnati, OHFounded 2007Full-service
Compassionate Beginnings ranks mid-pack for surrogates mainly because its surrogate support factor scores at the bottom, despite 5-star ratings across 24 reviews (10 from surrogates). It holds an A+ BBB grade, though not accredited, and publishes base compensation of $35,000-$50,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 3% for the missing data.
5.0 (24 ratings)Bethesda, MDFounded 2013Full-service
Surrogate Steps holds #59 largely because of its surrogate support factor, its weakest heavily weighted area, while compliance and review-depth data were missing. Its reputation helps: 5 stars across 24 reviews, including 11 from surrogates, and the agency states base compensation of $40,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.3 (81 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2016Full-service
GSHC sits at #60 of 86 for surrogates mainly because of middling reputation and surrogate support scores, the two heaviest-weighted factors, despite 4.41 stars across 34 surrogate reviews. An A BBB grade with accreditation and published fees help offset this.
4.3 (22 ratings)Los Angeles, CaliforniaFounded 2004Full-service
The Fertility Agency, founded in 2004, earns strong marks for surrogate support, with surrogates rating it 5 stars across 10 reviews. Its position is held back by unclear fee information on its website and missing compliance and review-depth data.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.7 (19 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 2016Full-service
Family Matters Surrogacy's surrogate support factor is strong, and surrogates rate it 4.43 stars across 7 reviews, but its rank is held back by unclear fee information on its website and missing compliance and review-depth data.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.4 (23 ratings)Atlanta, GAFull-service
Southern Surrogacy ranks lower for surrogates partly because compliance and experience data were missing, and its 4.39-star average across 23 reviews is a modest base; it states base surrogate compensation of $50,000-$60,000 and publishes its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
5.0 (10 ratings)Corona, CAFounded 2023Full-service
Flying Stork Surrogacy's 5-star average holds across a small base of just 10 reviews, including 5 from surrogates, and it was founded in 2023, so limited review depth and experience keep it at #64. The agency states it pays $45,000-$100,000 base compensation.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.8 (62 ratings)Diamond Bar, CAFounded 2019Full-service
Ivy Surrogacy ranks low mainly on surrogate support, a heavily weighted factor where it scores weakly, and missing compliance and review-depth data also hold it back, despite 4.86 stars across 37 reviews from surrogates and a stated base compensation of $40,000-$55,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.9 (36 ratings)Houston, TXFounded 2011Full-service
Shared Conception ranks low for surrogates mainly because data on surrogate support and compliance was missing, and its fee transparency is unclear by its own website. Its reviews are strong, though, at 4.86 stars across 36 reviews, including 5 stars from 19 surrogates.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 12% for the missing data.
4.1 (14 ratings)Clovis, CAFounded 2017Full-service
Kindred Surrogacy ranks #67 of 86 for surrogates largely on reputation: surrogate reviewers give it 3.86 stars across just 7 reviews, with no forum mentions. Compliance data was unavailable, though surrogate support scores relatively well.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.9 (60 ratings)Beverly Hills, CAFull-service
Global Surrogacy Services ranks low largely because data on surrogate support, compliance and experience was unavailable, and its website leaves fees unclear. Reviews help: surrogates rate it 4.85 stars across 27 reviews, within 4.87 stars overall from 60.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 15% for the missing data.
4.0 (25 ratings)Encino, CAFounded 1980Full-service
CSP sits at #69 of 86 for surrogates largely because of thin review volume: 4.04 stars across just 25 reviews, though the 10 surrogate reviews average 4.9. Its founding in 1980 helps, and it publishes base compensation of $50,000-$68,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.4 (27 ratings)St. Albans, VTFounded 2014Full-service
Vermont Surrogacy Network's position for surrogates is held back by a low surrogate support score and missing compliance and review-depth data, though it states a $50,000-$60,000 base compensation, and surrogates rate it 5 stars across 11 reviews.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.3 (101 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 1995Full-service + legal
RSMC ranks low for surrogates mainly because it publishes no surrogate support details and its website leaves fees unclear, despite an A+ BBB grade, founding in 1995, and 4.72 stars across 18 surrogate reviews.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
4.5 (30 ratings)San Diego, CAFounded 2007Full-service
Expect Miracles Surrogacy ranks low largely on transparency, as fee information on its website is unclear, and compliance and review-depth data were missing. Its 4.75 stars across 16 surrogate reviews and founding in 2007 help offset that.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.1 (15 ratings)Houston, TXFull-service
Family Solutions International ranks low for surrogates mainly on surrogate support, and compliance and experience data were unavailable. Its reviews average 4.07 stars across 15 ratings, though it publishes base compensation of $35,000-$50,000 and its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.9 (33 ratings)Palm Beach Gardens, FLFounded 2011Full-service
Family Formers ranks low for surrogates mainly because its surrogate support factor scores weakly, and compliance and review-depth data were missing. Its reputation is a strength, with surrogates rating it 5 stars across 17 reviews, and the agency states base compensation of $45,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.3 (45 ratings)Houston, TXFounded 2022Full-service
Surrogate Prime, founded in 2022, ranks low for surrogates partly because reviews from surrogates average 3.67 stars across just 6 ratings, below its overall 4.29 stars across 45 reviews. Missing compliance data also holds it back, though it publishes a $45,000-$60,000 base compensation.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.8 (50 ratings)Irvine, CAFounded 2018Full-service
OneWorld Generations ranks low for surrogates mainly on surrogate support, where its stated $50,000 base compensation and a 4.27-star average across 11 surrogate reviews trail its overall 4.8 stars; fee information on its website is unclear, and compliance data was missing.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.8 (183 ratings)Las Vegas, NVFull-service
Elevate Baby ranks low for surrogates mainly on its surrogate support factor, which scores weakly, while data for compliance, experience and review depth is missing; its 4.81-star average across 183 reviews and its stated published fees work in its favor.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 10% for the missing data.
5.0 (12 ratings)Valencia, CAFounded 2023Full-service
All Love Surrogacy ranks low for surrogates mainly on surrogate support and transparency: its website leaves fees unclear, and it was founded only in 2023 with an estimated staff of 5. Its 5-star average across 12 reviews lifts its reputation.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.2 (15 ratings)Los Angeles, CAFull-service
YFA's position for surrogates is held back by a modest surrogate support factor and missing compliance and experience data; its 4.2 stars come from just 15 reviews, though seven surrogate reviews average 5 stars, and it states base compensation of $40,000-$70,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
3.4 (10 ratings)Los Angeles / Beverly Hills, CAFounded 2006Full-service
Family Creations sits near the bottom for surrogates mainly on reputation, with a 3.4-star average across 10 reviews and a single surrogate review rated 1 star, plus a middling surrogate-support score, despite being founded in 2006 and publishing its fees.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.3 (11 ratings)Acworth, GAFounded 2006Full-service
Eggspecting ranks low for surrogates mainly because no surrogate-support data was available and its website offers quote-only fees, with no published compensation. Its 4.27 stars come from just 11 reviews, none from surrogates, though it was founded in 2006.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 12% for the missing data.
3.8 (18 ratings)San Rafael, CAFounded 2006Matching only
Donor Concierge ranks low for surrogates mainly on reputation, with 3.78 stars across just 18 reviews and none from surrogates, and on transparency, as its fee information is unclear; it publishes no surrogate support data, despite a BBB A+ accreditation.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 7% for the missing data.
4.6 (10 ratings)Northbrook, IL, USAFounded 2013Full-service
IFG ranks low for surrogates mainly because no data was available on its surrogate support or compliance, and its fee transparency is unclear by its own website. Its 4.6-star average rests on only 10 reviews, none from surrogates.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 12% for the missing data.
3.6 (76 ratings)Schaumburg, ILFounded 2020Full-service
Shining Light Baby's position for surrogates is held back by reputation, with 3.63 stars across 76 reviews, and limited surrogate support data, with only three surrogate reviews despite a 5-star average. It states base compensation of $45,000-$75,000.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 5% for the missing data.
4.2 (11 ratings)Birmingham, England, United KingdomFounded 2020Full-service
My Surrogacy Journey, founded in 2020, has only 11 star reviews averaging 4.18 and no forum mentions, and it states fees are quote-only. Missing data on surrogate support and compliance, two heavily weighted factors, also holds its position back.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 12% for the missing data.
3.0 (10 ratings)Irvine, CAFull-service
EWS sits last for surrogates largely on reputation, with 3 stars across 10 reviews, and on compliance, reflecting a D- BBB grade without accreditation. Fee transparency is unclear on its website, though it states it offers full-service support.
Factors with no data are left out and the others re-weighted; the score is then reduced by 6% for the missing data.
Each agency gets a score out of 100 from six factors, each scored 0-100 and weighted for surrogates.
| Factor | Weight | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Average review rating, adjusted for how many reviews there are: every agency's average is pulled toward the site-wide average by 10 average-rated reviews, so a 5.0 from three reviews can't beat a 4.8 from 200. Reviews written by people in your role count double, and forum and review-site posts without stars count half.Source: Google and Yelp star ratings on listings we verified, plus forum, Yelp and Trustpilot posts |
| Review depth | 10% | How many reviews an agency has relative to its size (reviews per staff member, log-scaled and capped), so a large agency isn't rewarded for size alone.Source: Review counts and estimated staff size |
| Experience | 10% | Years in operation, log-scaled and capped at 25 years.Source: Founding year from the agency, the BBB and other directories |
| Transparency | 15% | Whether the agency publishes its fees, its fee amounts and its surrogate compensation, and how completely it states its surrogate requirements. A requirement the agency says it doesn't have counts as stated; one it never mentions counts against it.Source: The agency's own website |
| Compliance & accountability | 15% | BBB letter grade and accreditation, a verified state license where one exists, and unanswered BBB complaints (which count against an agency). Court records are shown as flags but never change the score.Source: Better Business Bureau, state licensing records |
| Surrogate support & compensation | 25% | Published base compensation for surrogates and what surrogates say about the support they received.Source: The agency's published compensation and surrogate reviews |
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264 agencies we've researched but can't rank fairly yet. Each still has a full profile.
Each agency gets a score out of 100 built from six factors: reputation from verified reviews, review depth relative to agency size, years of experience, transparency about fees and requirements, compliance and accountability, and surrogate support and compensation. The weights differ for intended parents and surrogates. The full rules are on the methodology page.
No. Surrogacy Central doesn't sell placement, sponsorships or affiliate links, and no agency can pay to be ranked, listed, or to change its position. The ranking comes only from the data and the published methodology.
Our data refreshes on a rolling schedule. After each refresh we compute a new draft ranking, review it, and publish it — so ranks only change when a reviewed update goes live. The date at the top of the page shows when the current ranking was published.
We only rank agencies we have enough verified information about: currently operating full-service or matching agencies with at least 10 verified Google or Yelp reviews and enough researched details. Agencies that don't meet that bar yet are listed under “Not yet ranked” with the reason.
Yes. Where we can tell who wrote a review, reviews from people in the same role as the ranking count double — so the surrogate ranking leans on what surrogates say, and the intended-parent ranking on what parents say.
No. Court records are shown as a flag so you can look into them, but they never change the score. An unanswered complaint with the Better Business Bureau does count against an agency's compliance score.
Use the correction form at the bottom of this page. Agencies and families can both report factual errors; we review every report and fix verified mistakes in the next update.
Agencies and families: if something on this page is factually wrong, tell us. We review every report and fix verified errors in the next update. Reports never change a rank on their own.
