Remote Review
Remote is an employer of record and global HR platform that owns its legal entities and publishes its prices.
Best for
- Companies hiring employees abroad without a local entity
- Teams that want EOR, contractor and payroll prices published before a sales call
- Startups making their first international hires without an entity or a legal team
Not ideal for
- Teams that want phone support: help runs by chat and email
- Buyers who want weekend live support: Live Messaging runs Monday to Friday
- US PEO buyers without a US bank account: PEO is billed in USD
How we evaluated Remote
This review rests on the 22 facts this page shows, each checked against the source listed under “Sources”, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score uses only those verified facts, as our methodology explains; third-party ratings, where we quote them, never count in the score.
Our verdict
Remote fits companies that hire abroad without opening entities and want the price on the page: EOR is $599 per employee per month on annual contracts in 90+ countries, through entities Remote owns. Contractors, payroll for your own entities, and a US PEO sit in the same account, and Remote holds SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001. It is less suited to buyers who need a phone line or weekend human support, or a US PEO billed in another currency.
Strengths
Published prices for every product
EOR, Global Payroll, Contractor Management, Contractor of Record and PEO all show a price, and Remote states there are no setup or onboarding fees on any plan.
Evidence
Implementation fee: None: no setup, onboarding or platform fees on any plan1
Owns its entities
Remote says it directly owns all of its legal entities and never relies on third parties to employ workers, which keeps payroll, contracts and benefits under its own control.
Evidence: Own entities: Yes3
Indemnity tiers for contractors
Contractor Management Plus adds misclassification indemnity per contractor, capped per company, and Contractor of Record, where Remote holds the contract, carries uncapped indemnity.
Built for developers and AI agents
The Remote API covers hiring, payroll, time off and expenses, with webhooks, SDKs, a CLI, a sandbox and an MCP server that lets AI agents read payroll and org data.
Evidence: API: Yes4
Audited security
Remote's trust center offers its ISO 27001 certificate, its SOC 2 Type 2 report and a penetration test summary, with controls monitored by Secureframe.
Evidence: SOC 2 Type II: Yes5
HR integrations
The help center documents integrations with Workday, BambooHR, HiBob, Personio, Gusto, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Greenhouse, Okta, Slack and Zapier.
Evidence
Notable integrations: Workday, BambooHR, HiBob, Personio, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, Greenhouse, Okta, Slack, Zapier6
Weaknesses
A reserve payment can apply
In certain circumstances Remote may require a refundable reserve payment to cover employment obligations; Remote says it is not a fee, and the amount is set at onboarding.
Evidence
Extra costs: Foreign exchange at the Remote FX rate when the billing currency differs from the local payroll currency: one rate per monthly billing cycle, shown in the invoice breakdown before payment and locked for that cycle, A refundable reserve payment in certain circumstances, its amount confirmed during onboarding before payment is required (Remote states it is not a fee)1
FX at Remote's own rate
When salaries and your billing currency differ, Remote converts at the Remote FX rate, which varies by currency pair and over time.
Evidence
Extra costs: Foreign exchange at the Remote FX rate when the billing currency differs from the local payroll currency: one rate per monthly billing cycle, shown in the invoice breakdown before payment and locked for that cycle, A refundable reserve payment in certain circumstances, its amount confirmed during onboarding before payment is required (Remote states it is not a fee)1
Chat and email support only
Live Messaging with Customer Care runs 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday; outside that, the Remote Agent AI assistant answers. No phone line is listed.
Evidence
Support channels: Remote Agent AI chat (24/7), Live Messaging with Customer Care (24/5), Email for Global Payroll and PEO customers7
PEO billed in USD only
The US PEO requires USD billing and a US bank account.
Price at a glance
Remote fees at 10 to 100 employees
- Employer of Record (billed annually)$599/employee/mo
- Global Payroll$19/employee/mo
- PEO$99/employee/mo
| Employees | Employer of Record (billed annually) | Global Payroll | PEO |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $5,990/mo | $190/mo | $990/mo |
| 25 | $14,975/mo | $475/mo | $2,475/mo |
| 50 | $29,950/mo | $950/mo | $4,950/mo |
| 100 | $59,900/mo | $1,900/mo | $9,900/mo |
Monthly provider fee at each plan’s published starting rate, before discounts and add-ons, from the published price model of each plan. Provider fee only: each employee’s salary and employer statutory costs are billed on top.
Quick answers
- How much does Remote cost?
- EOR costs $599 per employee per month on annual contracts, Global Payroll $19 per employee, Contractor Management $29 per contractor, and the US PEO starts at $99 per employee. The page showed $699 for EOR on Oct 12, 2026; checked Nov 10, it listed no separate monthly-contract price.
- Is Remote legit?
- Yes. Remote was founded in 2019, owns the legal entities it employs people through, and holds ISO 27001 and a SOC 2 Type 2 report.Based on Founded: 20198
- In how many countries can Remote hire?
- Remote's EOR hires employees in 90+ countries without you opening a local entity.Based on EOR countries: 90+ countries1
- Does Remote charge setup fees?
- No. Remote states there are no setup or onboarding fees on any plan; it converts currencies at the Remote FX rate and may require a refundable reserve in certain circumstances.Based on Implementation fee: None: no setup, onboarding or platform fees on any plan1
Coverage of core employer of record (EOR) capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in Employer of Record (EOR), checked against Remote’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
12 verified of 12 core capabilities
Employer of Record (EOR)
Specifications
Remote integrations
Remote integration coverage
The 10 apps that employer of record (EOR) products document most often, and whether Remote documents each.
9 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by Remote; median of the 10 products compared: 5.5
- BambooHR · documented by 8 of 10
- HiBob · documented by 7 of 10
- NetSuite · documented by 7 of 10
- Workday · documented by 6 of 10
- ADP · documented by 5 of 10
- Personio · documented by 5 of 10
- QuickBooks · documented by 5 of 10
- Greenhouse · documented by 4 of 10
- Okta · documented by 4 of 10
- Slack · documented by 4 of 10
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier, API or named by the vendor), 10 live employer of record (EOR) products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #1 of 8 scoredEmployer of Record (EOR)
- #2 of 3 scoredGlobal Payroll
- #1 of 4 scoredIndependent Contractor Management
- #15 of 24 scoredPEO Services
- #2 of 3 scoredIndependent Contractor Management for Enterprises
- #1 of 2 scoredIndependent Contractor Management for Mid-Sized Companies
- #1 of 2 scoredIndependent Contractor Management for Small Business
- #3 of 6 scoredEmployer of Record (EOR) for Enterprises
- #1 of 7 scoredEmployer of Record (EOR) in Germany
- #1 of 6 scoredEmployer of Record (EOR) for Mid-Sized Companies
- #1 of 7 scoredEmployer of Record (EOR) for Small Business
- #3 of 3 scoredGlobal Payroll for Enterprises
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Security and compliance
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About Remote
Official profiles
Remote: frequently asked questions
Does Remote have an API?
Yes. The Remote API covers hiring, payroll, time off and expenses, with webhooks, SDKs, a CLI, a sandbox and an MCP server for AI agents.
How do I contact Remote support?
Through the chat widget in your dashboard: Remote Agent, its AI assistant, answers 24/7 and Live Messaging reaches Customer Care 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday. Payroll and PEO customers also have email.
Does Remote offer a US PEO?
Yes. Remote PEO starts at $99 per employee per month for hiring across US states, billed in USD to a US bank account.
What is Remote used for?
Remote, on the market since 2019, is an employer of record (EOR) product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include Employer of Record, Global Payroll, Contractor Management, Contractor of Record, and PEO.
What are the best alternatives to Remote?
In our employer of record (EOR) ranking, the highest-scored products other than Remote are Velocity Global, Deel, and Atlas HXM. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Remote alternatives.
Which is better, Remote or Globalization Partners (G-P)?
Our Remote vs Globalization Partners (G-P) comparison sets out when each one fits.
What are the pros and cons of Remote?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: published prices for every product, owns its entities, and indemnity tiers for contractors. It is less suited to teams that want phone support: help runs by chat and email and buyers who want weekend live support: Live Messaging runs Monday to Friday.
What does Remote integrate with?
Documented examples include Workday, Gusto, BambooHR, Personio, and 8 more. Every documented connection: Remote integrations.
Is Remote secure?
Remote states a SOC 2 Type II report and ISO 27001 certification.
How this page was made
What it is built from
22 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 10, 2026.
Method
Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology
Independent review
Passed our independent review on Nov 1, 2026. How we review
Hands-on testing
We have not tested Remote hands-on: this page uses public information only.
Who made it
The LeadChange Research Team, following a written research process. No named expert has reviewed this page. About us
Independence and errors
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What changed
PricingWe updated Remote’s starting price to $19 per employee a month (we showed $29).
PlansWe updated Remote’s Global Payroll plan’s per-employee price to $19 (we showed $29).
PlansWe no longer list Remote’s Equity plan.
Earlier changes (3)
FeaturesWe no longer list Equity in Remote’s modules.
PlansWe updated Remote’s Employer of Record plan’s per-employee price to $599 (we showed $699).
PublishedFirst published.
Sources
The 18 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.
Quotes from the sources
- Remote Remote pricing (Remote)“Starting at $19 employee per month” “Remote's Employer of Record (EOR) pricing starts at $599 per employee per month.”
- Remote remote.com“"Make your first hires and run payroll globally, no entity or legal team required." "Bring payroll, EOR, and contractor management under one roof." "Get owned entity compliance, enterprise security, and local expertise."” “Connect your AI tools via MCP, CLI, or API, or build with Remote Agents.”
- Remote remote.com/employer-of-record“100% owned entities, no third parties”
- Remote developer.remote.com“The Remote API gives you programmatic access to everything in the Remote product, like hiring, payroll, time off, and expenses, so you can build on top of it, integrate it with your own systems, or embed it directly into your product.” “Every job below is available across our API, MCP server, SDKs, and CLI.”
- Remote trust.remote.com“Remote's most recent SOC2 Type2 certificate report” “Certification of Remote's ISMS compliance with the ISO27001 standard”
- Remote support.remote.com/platform/integrations-api-and-ai“"Employee sync with Workday Integration" "Global Payroll Employee Sync for Personio" "QuickBooks Integration for Contractor Management" "Employee data sync with HiBob Integration" "Remote SCIM Configuration Guide for Okta" "How do I use the Zapier integration?" "How do I enable the Slack integration?" "How does pairing Remote with Greenhouse help me?" "Chart of account mapping for the Xero integration"”
- Remote support.remote.com/contractor/contractor-management/how-do-i-contact-remote-for-support“"Remote Agent, our AI assistant, gives instant answers 24/7." "Live Messaging connects you with our Customer Care team 24/5 (24 hours a day, Monday to Friday)."”
- Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remote_(platform)“Remote was founded in 2019 by Job van der Voort and Marcelo Lebre.”
- Remote support.remote.com/hc/en-us/articles/39266991211149-Understanding-Remote-s-Employment-Agreements
- Remote support.remote.com/hc/en-us/articles/4407293138445-What-are-statutory-benefits
- Remote remote.com/global-hr
- Remote support.remote.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413629551501-What-does-an-employer-of-record-EOR-do
- Remote support.remote.com/hc/en-us/articles/4411585179661-How-can-I-terminate-an-employee
- Remote support.remote.com/hc/en-us/articles/4407329311245-How-does-Remote-handle-non-disclosure-agreements-NDAs-and-intellectual-property-IP
- Remote support.remote.com/hc/en-us/articles/360054360752-Will-Remote-purchase-my-work-equipment
- Remote support.remote.com/hc/en-us/articles/9538310352781-How-do-I-transfer-an-employee-in-house-or-to-another-EOR
- Remote support.remote.com/hc/en-us/articles/4407227685005-What-conversion-rates-are-used-when-invoicing
- Remote remote.com/about“Our entire team works remotely in countries around the world.”
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