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Multiplier vs Remote

The short answer

Both publish their prices. Multiplier’s Core EOR starts at $459 per employee a month on an annual contract and $499 month to month, in 160+ countries. Remote’s EOR costs $699 in 90+ countries, all through legal entities it owns, with no onboarding or setup fees.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Facts checked
Not scored yet15 of 26 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 19, 2026
Starting price
$459/employee/mo
Best for
Teams hiring one or two people abroad

Choose Multiplier if

  • You want the lower EOR price: $459 per employee a month on an annual contract.
  • You hire in many countries: Multiplier states EOR in 160+.
  • You want global payroll for your own entities from $20 per employee a month.
  • You want health, life and travel insurance for staff abroad.
Starting price
$29/employee/mo
Best for
Companies hiring employees abroad without a local entity

Choose Remote if

  • You want an EOR that owns every legal entity it employs through.
  • You want no onboarding or setup fees for EOR.
  • You also need a US PEO, from $99 per employee a month.
  • You want an AI assistant answering support questions 24/7.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Multiplier wins 1Remote wins 22 ties

Multiplier vs Remote by dimension
DimensionMultiplierRemote
PricingMultiplier’s Core EOR is $459 per employee a month on an annual contract and $499 month to month; Remote’s is $699. Multiplier adds an implementation fee and compliance-mandated add-ons where they apply; Remote states none for EOR. Implementation fee as applicable$459/employee/mo$699/employee/mo (Employer of Record plan)
CapabilitiesRemote documents every item on our EOR checklist and adds a US PEO, Contractor of Record and equity management. Multiplier adds immigration, an HRIS and localized benefits. Employer of Record, Global Payroll, Contractor Management, Contractor of Record, PEO, Equity8 of 12 core capabilities12 of 12 core capabilities
IntegrationsRemote documents a REST API with webhooks, an MCP server, SDKs and a CLI, and names Workday, BambooHR, HiBob and Gusto. Multiplier lists open APIs and HRIS, expense and accounting integrations on its Growth plan. REST2 documented12 documented
SecurityBoth publish SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001. Multiplier also lists GDPR in its Trust Vault. YesSOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001
Fit and supportBoth sell to small, midsize and enterprise companies. Multiplier offers human support from local HR and legal experts 24 hours a day on weekdays; Remote pairs live messaging on the same hours with an AI assistant at any hour. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

Key differences

Where Multiplier and Remote differ (4)
AttributeMultiplierRemote
Minimum employees10
EOR countries160+90+ countries
Founded20202019
HeadquartersSingapore (8 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 1)Fully remote (no headquarters office)
Show 7 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (7)
AttributeMultiplierRemote
Pricing modelPer employeePer employee
Price transparencyPublishedPublished
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Open API
SOC 2 Type II
ISO 27001
Contractor payments

Price by headcount

  • Multiplier Core$459/employee/mo
  • Remote Employer of Record$699/employee/mo
Estimated list price per month by scenario
EmployeesMultiplier CoreRemote Employer of Record
10$4,590/mo (lowest)$6,990/mo
50$22,950/mo (lowest)$34,950/mo
200$91,800/mo (lowest)$139,800/mo

Monthly list price of each product’s entry plan with published per-employee pricing.

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Multiplier’s Core EOR is $459 per employee a month on an annual contract and $499 month to month; Remote’s is $699. Multiplier adds an implementation fee and compliance-mandated add-ons where they apply; Remote states none for EOR.

Capabilities. Remote documents every item on our EOR checklist and adds a US PEO, Contractor of Record and equity management. Multiplier adds immigration, an HRIS and localized benefits.

Integrations. Remote documents a REST API with webhooks, an MCP server, SDKs and a CLI, and names Workday, BambooHR, HiBob and Gusto. Multiplier lists open APIs and HRIS, expense and accounting integrations on its Growth plan.

Security. Both publish SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001. Multiplier also lists GDPR in its Trust Vault.

Fit and support. Both sell to small, midsize and enterprise companies. Multiplier offers human support from local HR and legal experts 24 hours a day on weekdays; Remote pairs live messaging on the same hours with an AI assistant at any hour.

Neither one?

Velocity Global

Velocity Global has the highest LeadChange Score in Employer of Record (EOR) after excluding these two (8.9/10).

From $399/employee/mo

Frequently asked questions

Is Multiplier cheaper than Remote?

Yes, at list price: Multiplier’s Core EOR is $459 per employee a month on an annual contract, against Remote’s $699. That is $240 less per employee each month, or $2,880 a year. Month to month, Multiplier charges $499, which is still $200 below Remote.

Which has more EOR countries, Multiplier or Remote?

Multiplier states EOR in 160+ countries through 150+ legal entities. Remote states 90+ countries and says it owns every entity it employs through, never relying on third parties.

How do Multiplier and Remote compare on global payroll?

Both run payroll for entities you own. Multiplier’s Global Payroll starts at $20 per employee a month; Remote’s costs $29 per employee, plus an implementation fee to set up entities and a recurring payroll delivery fee.

What support do Multiplier and Remote offer?

Multiplier offers human-first support from local HR and legal experts, 24 hours a day on weekdays. Remote offers live messaging with its Customer Care team on the same 24/5 schedule and RemoteAI around the clock.

Who are Multiplier’s and Remote’s other competitors?

Deel, Oyster, Papaya Global and Globalization Partners sell employer of record in many of the same countries, and we compare Remote with Deel and with Oyster. Multiplier’s edge is the lower price; Remote’s is owned entities with no EOR setup fees.

Is Multiplier or Remote more secure?

Both publish a SOC 2 Type 2 report and an ISO 27001 certificate. Multiplier also lists GDPR in its Trust Vault; if you hire in Europe, ask Remote for its data processing terms.

Are there setup fees with Multiplier or Remote?

Remote states no platform, onboarding or setup fees for EOR, contractor management and HR. Multiplier adds an implementation fee as applicable, as well as compliance-mandated add-ons.

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