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What is Remote?
Founded in 2019, Remote is a global employment platform headquartered in Amsterdam, offering employer-of-record, payroll, contractor and PEO services. It supports employment in 150+ countries and payroll in 100+ countries.
Remote is a global employment platform that combines employer-of-record (EOR), global payroll, contractor management, professional employer organization (PEO) and HR workflows in one system. Companies can hire where they do not have an entity through Remote’s EOR model, or run payroll through their own entities. Remote says it operates in 150+ countries and pays in 70+ currencies, with local specialists and compliance rules built into the platform.
The product covers onboarding, localized contracts, benefits, time off, expenses, payroll calculations, statutory deductions, payments, reporting and offboarding. Global payroll supports gross-to-net calculations, local tax filings and statutory contributions; the EOR service is for employment rather than sales-tax calculation or indirect-tax returns. Integrations, APIs, audit-ready reporting, security controls and contractor payments extend the platform, but country availability and service fees vary by jurisdiction.
Remote is best suited to startups, mid-market companies and enterprises hiring internationally without building local HR and payroll operations. EOR starts at $599 per employee per month when billed annually, while global payroll starts at $29 per employee per month; PEO starts at $99. The platform has no setup or onboarding fee, and pricing is generally per employee or contractor, with some country-specific and optional payroll charges.
Key features
Employer of record
Hire and employ workers in countries where the customer does not have a legal entity, with localized contracts, benefits, payroll and compliance support.
Global payroll
Calculate gross-to-net payroll locally, process statutory deductions and contributions, and provide country, entity and cost-center reporting.
Contractor management
Onboard contractors with localized agreements, multi-currency payments and tools intended to reduce worker-misclassification risk.
HR workflows
Manage onboarding, time off, timesheets, expenses, approvals and offboarding through a shared employment record.
Benefits administration
Offer and administer localized employee benefits and support compliant compensation packages in supported countries.
Global payments
Pay employees and contractors in supported currencies through Remote’s payment infrastructure, with payroll and payment workflows in one platform.
Integrations and API
Connect HR, finance and time systems, or embed employment workflows using integrations, APIs, webhooks and SDKs.
Remote pricing
Global Payroll starts at $29 per employee per month. EOR starts at $599 per employee per month when billed annually, or $699 month-to-month; PEO starts at $99 per employee per month. Remote says the platform, setup and onboarding are included, although country-specific services and optional payroll work can add charges. Contractor Management costs $29 per contractor per month; Contractor Management Plus starts at $99.
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Global Payroll | From $29/employee/monthFor employees paid through the customer’s own entities. | Gross-to-net payroll, local tax filings and statutory contributions, time off and expense sync, country and entity reporting |
| Employer of Record | From $599/employee/month annually; $699 monthlyFor hiring without a local entity. | EOR employment, onboarding, local payroll, compliance protections, localized benefits and ongoing support |
| Professional Employer Organization | From $99/employee/monthUS only; requires a US bank account. | US payroll, benefits, tax administration and federal, state and local compliance support |
| Contractor management | $29/contractor/monthContractor Management; Plus starts at $99/contractor/month. | Contractor onboarding, localized agreements, payments and contractor management workflows |
Free trial: No free trial is publicly stated; a free HRIS tier is available when another paid Remote product is used.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Owned and operated local entities support direct control over EOR employment and compliance.
- EOR, global payroll, contractors and US PEO are available on one platform.
- Published starting prices make the main services easier to compare.
- SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR controls address enterprise security requirements.
Cons
- EOR pricing is substantially higher than the global-payroll entry price.
- Payroll availability, fees and statutory services vary by country.
- Complex payroll work can involve optional charges beyond the base subscription.
- The platform handles employment payroll rather than sales-tax calculation and filing.
Who is Remote best for?
- Companies hiring employees in countries where they lack legal entities.
- Global payroll teams consolidating multi-country payroll and statutory payments.
- Startups scaling internationally without building local HR operations.
- Enterprises needing HRIS integrations and centralized employment reporting.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Remote cost?
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Global Payroll starts at $29 per employee per month. EOR starts at $599 per employee per month with annual billing or $699 month-to-month, and US PEO starts at $99 per employee per month. Remote says there are no setup or onboarding fees.
How long does it take to hire someone through Remote?
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Remote provides onboarding workflows and a dedicated specialist for EOR customers, but it does not publish one universal hiring timeline. Timing depends on the worker’s country, required documents, benefits and local employment rules.
How does Remote compare with Deel?
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Both provide EOR, contractor and global workforce services. Remote’s published offer emphasizes its own global payroll and local entities, while the practical choice depends on country coverage, integrations, pricing and the customer’s need for entity-based payroll.
Which integrations does Remote support?
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Remote lists native connections with Workday, BambooHR, Personio, HiBob, NetSuite and Xero. It also provides APIs, webhooks and SDKs for embedded or custom workflows; available integrations can differ by product.
Who is Remote for?
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Remote targets startups, mid-market organizations and enterprises that hire or pay workers internationally. It is useful both for companies without foreign entities using EOR and for companies that already own entities and need managed global payroll.
How secure and accurate is Remote?
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Remote lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance, encryption and access controls. Its site reports 99% payroll accuracy across every run, while G2 lists a 4.5/5 rating from 4,558 reviews.
Sources
Facts and pricing verified on October 19, 2026. Vendors change pricing often, so confirm with Remote before buying. How we research
