Remote

Remote at a Glance

Remote Pros and Cons in 2026

Where Remote Stands Out

• Owned-entity EOR model in 90+ countries: deeper compliance versus partner-network competitors and direct employment relationships rather than indirect partner sub-contractors
• Transparent published pricing: $599 per employee per month for EOR, $29 for Global Payroll, $29 for Contractor Management, free HRIS with any paid product; rare in the EOR category where most competitors are quote-only
• Free HRIS bundled with any paid employment product: onboarding, employee profiles, time off, expense management, mobile app at no additional cost
• Privacy-first positioning: Remote Data Protection Guard product layer plus SOC 2 Type 2 plus ISO 27001 plus CSA STAR Level 1 trifecta supports global procurement
• Single platform spans EOR, contractors, payroll, HRIS, equity, PEO, recruit: avoids stitching together multiple specialty providers as international hiring scales

Where Remote Falls Short

• EOR pricing higher than partner-network competitors at the entry tier; some buyers find Deel or Atlas HXM more economical at scale
• Less mature recruit/ATS module than dedicated talent acquisition platforms like Greenhouse
• Recruit add-on starts at $199 per month; not the cheapest entry point for sourcing-heavy hiring
• Customer count not publicly disclosed on /customers page (404 at probe time)
• HIPAA not vendor-confirmed; may matter for US healthcare buyers needing clinical workflow handling

Who Should Use Remote?

Global-first companies (20 to 2,000 employees) hiring across borders that need owned-entity EOR with strong compliance posture (SOC 2 plus ISO 27001 plus GDPR), transparent pricing, and a single platform for EOR plus contractors plus payroll plus HRIS. Most useful for technology, SaaS, and remote-first organisations expanding internationally. For broader EOR options with different commercial models, see Deel or Atlas HXM. For unified HR plus IT plus payroll with international support, consider Rippling Global. For broader categories, see our EOR software guide.

Remote Product Suite in 2026

Remote Modules in 2026

• HRIS (Free): onboarding/offboarding, employee profiles, contract templates, time off, expense management, self-service, mobile app
• Contractor Management: Basic at $29 per contractor with international engagement, localised contracts, invoice approval, transparent payments
• Global Payroll: $29 per employee per month with international payroll infrastructure, local regulatory compliance, benefits management
• Equity: $39 per month for equity grant processes, tax handling, compliance documentation
• Employer of Record: $599 annual or $699 monthly per employee for hiring in 90+ countries without local entities
• Professional Employer Organization (PEO): From $99 per employee per month for US multi-state hiring
• Recruit: Starting at $199 per month for sourcing from 800M+ profiles, AI talent matching
• Contractor of Record: From $325 per month with uncapped indemnity for direct contractor engagement by Remote
• Mobile App: iOS and Android Remote app for employees and contractors

Remote Customer Success and Global Implementation

Remote customer success operates globally with a remote-first team across 70+ countries. The owned-entity EOR network spans 90+ countries with 180+ countries for contractor pay-out. Remote is privately held (Series C $300M from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 in April 2022, total raised approximately $495M, valuation $3B+) with continuous platform investment in privacy-first product layers and global compliance depth.

How Much Does Remote Cost in 2026?

Remote uses transparent published per-employee per-month pricing across multiple modules. EOR is $599 annual or $699 monthly per employee. Global Payroll and Contractor Management start at $29 per month. Equity is $39 per month. PEO starts at $99 per employee per month. Recruit starts at $199 per month. HRIS is free with any paid employment product. Annual EOR billing saves approximately 14% versus monthly.

Remote 2026 Pricing (Transparent Published)

• HR Management (HRIS) - Free with any paid employment product; onboarding, employee profiles, time off, expense management, mobile app
• Contractor Management - $29 per contractor per month (Basic); $99 with $100,000 indemnity (Plus)
• Global Payroll - $29 per employee per month international payroll infrastructure
• Equity - $39 per month for equity grant processes and compliance documentation
• Employer of Record (annual) - $599 per employee per month with 90+ country coverage
• Employer of Record (monthly) - $699 per employee per month (no annual commitment)
• PEO - From $99 per employee per month for US multi-state hiring
• Recruit - Starting at $199 per month for sourcing automation
• Contractor of Record - From $325 per contractor per month with uncapped indemnity

Hidden Costs and Contract Gotchas to Watch For

• EOR annual plan at $599 saves approximately 14% versus monthly $699; multi-year contracts may have additional pricing flexibility
• Country-specific employment costs (statutory benefits, mandatory contributions) layer on top of EOR base price
• PEO starts at $99 per employee per month for US multi-state hiring; budget headroom required for multi-state US deployments
• Equity grant management at $39 per month adds compliance documentation overhead
• Contractor of Record at $325 per month with uncapped indemnity is significantly higher than basic Contractor Management at $29

Remote Implementation Path

Remote implementation typically runs 1 to 2 weeks for first contractor or first EOR employee in a new country, driven by visa and work permit processing, local entity onboarding, and country-specific employment contract preparation. Subsequent hires in the same country typically take 3 to 7 days. The remote-first customer success team coordinates with country specialists across 90+ owned-entity countries and 180+ contractor pay-out countries.

Remote vs the Alternatives

Remote versus Deel: Deel is the EOR category leader with 150+ country coverage and stronger contractor management features at competitive entry pricing. Remote is owned-entity EOR with 90+ countries plus transparent published pricing plus privacy-first positioning.

Remote versus Atlas HXM: Atlas HXM has the largest direct entity network (160+ owned entities) with $599 base pricing. Remote has 90+ owned entities plus broader bundled scope (free HRIS, equity, recruit, PEO).

Remote versus Rippling Global: Rippling Global combines unified IT plus HR plus payroll with international hiring. Remote is global-HR-first with owned-entity EOR depth and free HRIS bundled with any paid product.

What Real Buyers Report About Remote

Global-first technology and SaaS HR leaders regularly highlight Remote for the depth of owned-entity EOR coverage, transparent published pricing, and the privacy-first compliance posture. Reviewers consistently call out responsive customer success across global time zones, useful free HRIS bundled with any paid product, and the strong customer reference base including GitLab, DoorDash, Loom, HelloFresh, Aston Martin, and Burger King. Common frustrations centre on EOR pricing higher than partner-network competitors, lighter recruit/ATS module, and HIPAA not vendor-confirmed. Buyers running 20 to 2,000 employees in technology, SaaS, e-commerce, and remote-first organisations expanding internationally give higher scores to Remote competitively against Deel for the privacy-first positioning and owned-entity EOR depth.

Bottom Line: Is Remote Right for You?

Remote fits global-first companies (20 to 2,000 employees) hiring across borders wanting owned-entity EOR with transparent published pricing and privacy-first compliance posture. The 90+ owned-entity EOR countries, transparent $599 base EOR pricing, free HRIS bundle, and SOC 2 plus ISO 27001 plus CSA STAR Level 1 compliance trifecta differentiate it from quote-only competitors. The trade-offs are EOR pricing higher than partner-network alternatives, lighter recruit/ATS module, and HIPAA not vendor-confirmed. For technology and SaaS organisations expanding internationally, Remote should make the shortlist alongside Deel and Atlas HXM.