Remote review 2026: pricing, verdict & alternatives
Remote is the owned-entity EOR we recommend when legal control matters most, from $699 per employee per month across the 186 countries and territories we have verified; skip it if price is the deciding factor.
Robbin Schuchmann
Co-founder, Employ Borderless
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What is Remote?
Remote is a global HR platform that acts as employer of record in 186 countries, and also sells contractor management, payroll and equity administration. Employer of record starts from $699 per employee per month, the highest published rate we track alongside Oyster, with contractors and payroll from $29.
At $699 you are paying roughly three and a half times RemoFirst's $199, so the premium has to earn its place. Remote's case is risk: intellectual property protection and legal cover are what our verdict names as its strength.
The review draws on published pricing, product documentation and customer feedback across G2 and Trustpilot, where Remote rates 4.5 and 4.6. It sets out what one hire actually costs, who the premium is worth it for, and where a budget employer of record does the same job.
Remote is an Employer of Record (EOR) service that helps companies hire international employees without creating local entities.
It was founded in 2019 by Job van der Voort and Marcelo Lebre, both former GitLab executives. The company has raised more than $500 million and expanded quickly. They now support hiring in 186+ countries.
The platform manages the full employment cycle through a centralized dashboard (compliant contracts, onboarding, payroll, benefits, taxes, and termination).
A key standout: owned entities
Remote stands out in the industry because they own and directly operate legal entities in each country instead of relying on third-party partners, which is not the case with all providers.This wholly owned structure gives the company full control over employment tasks and compliance.
What this means for you: Remote is a good fit for businesses that prioritize compliance and risk management when expanding into new markets because the platform keeps employment responsibilities in-house.
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, US
- CEO
- Job van der Voort
- Employees
- 1,001-5,000
- Total funding
- $495M
Our sister brand, EOR Overview, created a short video walkthrough that covers the core points.
How much does Remote cost?
Remote pricing starts from $699 per employee/month for employer of record, $29 per employee/month for global payroll and $29 per employee/month for contractors. That fee is the smallest part of what a team costs. At the starting fee, a team of 5 in Germany at $60,000 each costs about $404,534 in the first year through Remote: $300,000 in salaries, $62,594 in Germany statutory employer contributions and $41,940 in Remote fees. Another country produces a different total, because the statutory employer costs are set locally.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Employer of record | $699per employee/month |
| Global payroll | $29per employee/month |
| Contractors | $29per employee/month |
Pricing sourced from Remote's pricing page · verified Oct 2026
What Remote’s headline price doesn’t include
Fully-loaded EOR cost runs well beyond the per-employee rate once deposits, FX margins and one-off fees land. These are the ones we could source for Remote.
| Fee | Amount | Disclosure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FX / currency markup | — | Not published | Sep 2026 |
| Security deposit | — | Not published | Sep 2026 |
| Offboarding fee | — | Not published | Sep 2026 |
| Off-cycle payroll run | $29 | Published | Jul 2026 |
| Contract amendment | — | Not published | Sep 2026 |
| Benefits markup | — | Not published | Sep 2026 |
| Minimum term | — | Not published | Sep 2026 |
Published fees are stated on Remote’s own site; contract-only fees are documented but appear only in the agreement or a quote — confirm them in writing before you sign. Not published means we searched Remote’s own site for this fee and found no stated figure — ask for it in writing, since unpublished is not the same as zero. Fees not listed are undocumented, not necessarily zero. Every figure is sourced and dated · latest check Sep 2026.
What a team of 5 in 🇩🇪 Germany, at $60,000 each, costs through Remote
The headline fee is the smallest line. Here is the estimated first-year total for the team.
| Base salaries5 × $60,000 | $300,000 |
| Statutory employer contributionsGermany employer rate, ~20.9% | $62,594 |
| Remote EOR feestarting fee $699/mo × 5 × 12 | $41,940 |
| Estimated all-in annual cost | $404,534 |
Not in this total: Remote also charges — FX markup when payroll is funded in another currency; a refundable security deposit of — of payroll, invoiced up front; an offboarding fee of — when the employee leaves; $29 per off-cycle payroll run (sourced above).
Estimate only. Statutory rates are Germany employer contributions (2025 data) on gross salary; caps, benefits, 13th-month pay and provider quotes vary. Remote's published fee is a starting price and the fee for Germany can be higher, so ask for that country's quote. Run your own numbers before budgeting.
Before you sign, ask Remote to confirm in writing
Undocumented fees only bind the provider once they are on paper. Where we have found a published figure it is named below; where we have not, ask for the number.
- In writing: whether a security deposit is required, how many months, and when it is refunded. We found no figure for it on Remote's own pages when we last looked in September 2026.
- In writing: the FX markup applied when payroll is funded in your currency. We found no figure for it on Remote's own pages when we last looked in September 2026.
- In writing: what offboarding or termination costs when an employee leaves. We found no figure for it on Remote's own pages when we last looked in September 2026.
- In writing: any one-time setup or onboarding fees per employee.
- In writing: the minimum contract term and what early exit costs. We found no figure for it on Remote's own pages when we last looked in September 2026.
What this means for you
Remote publishes a starting fee, and the fee for a given country can be higher, so ask for that country's quote. What changes most country by country is everything around it: the $62,594 of statutory contributions for this team in Germany is set by Germany, not by Remote, and you pay it whichever employer of record you choose. Compare providers on the fee and on what the fee includes, then run the total again for each country you hire in.
Which teams should choose Remote?
Tell us four things about your team and we will tell you what we would do in that situation. The answer comes from the same seven situations we put every provider through, so this review and the next one are judged the same way.
Cheapest compliant option
From $699, Remote sits in premium territory.
For this situation we would look at RemoFirst or Multiplier first. That is a better fit for what you described, not a better provider.
Should you choose Remote?
Our call for seven common situations, from the same documented criteria we apply to every provider. Where a competitor fits better, we link our review of it.
| Your situation | Our call | Why | Better for this situation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote-first, hiring employees in 5+ countries | Consider | Top-tier platform and coverage; at $699 per employee per month the bill scales fast. If budget leads, go cheaper. | RemoFirst review |
| Contractors only, no employees | Choose it | Contractor management from $29 per contractor per month, with the same legal backbone. | Visit Remote |
| Cheapest compliant option | Look elsewhere | From $699, Remote sits in premium territory. | RemoFirst reviewMultiplier review |
| Mid-market, around 250 employees | Choose it | Platform depth and owned entities suit teams with real operational maturity. | Visit Remote |
| US-only startup, under 50 people | Consider | An EOR is the wrong construct; Remote’s own domestic payroll product, from $29 per employee per month, covers it. | Visit Remote |
| Enterprise, 1,000+ employees | Choose it | Owned entities, procurement-grade compliance, and the strongest coverage score we track. | Visit Remote |
| Regulated industry, compliance first | Choose it | Remote employs through its own entities, so the legal employer is Remote itself; confirm yours in writing. | Visit Remote |
When not to use Remote
Price is the deciding factor.
From $699 per employee per month, Remote costs roughly three times the budget alternatives. If the fee decides it, look at RemoFirst or Multiplier.
You are making a handful of hires in low-risk markets.
The premium buys legal infrastructure you may never use; for one or two hires in straightforward markets, RemoFirst delivers the essentials for less.
You want payroll, HRIS, and reporting in one stack.
Reporting scores 4.4 out of 5 in our scoring, and its focus is employment rather than an all-in-one workforce suite. For the broader stack, look at Deel.
Not sure which of these you are?
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How does Remote score?
4.5 out of 5 on the Employ Borderless Standard · 10 of 10 pillars rated · 4 of 26 reviewed
Each pillar is scored out of 5 in half steps, from our research, customer evidence and the provider’s published data. The terracotta mark on each row is the average of the 26 EOR providers we rate, so a row that runs past it is above the field.
field average
Measured
- Pricingprice list, verified 1 October 2026
- Country coverage186 coverage rows
- Compliancecontract and policy review
- Integrationspublished list
Judged, from research and customer evidence
- Customer supporttested response times
- User experiencehands-on demo
- Featureshands-on demo
- Securitypolicy review
- Analytics and reportinghands-on demo
- Mobile apphands-on demo
Why 4.5
- Strongest
- Country coverage. Coverage of 186 countries is among the best in the industry.
- Also strong
- User experience and customer support.
- Loses points
- Pricing. With pricing at $699 per employee each month for EOR services, Remote sits on the premium end of the market.
- Others say
- 4.7 out of 5 across G2, Trustpilot, Capterra and Glassdoor.
Read the pillar notes
Pricing
With pricing at $699 per employee each month for EOR services, Remote sits on the premium end of the market. In my opinion, the broader service scope and transparency justify the costs, but the high entry point still keeps the score at 8.1.
Country coverage
Coverage of 186 countries is among the best in the industry. It gives clients access to most major hiring markets and earns Remote one of the highest scores I’ve given in this category, a 4.8 out of 5.
Compliance
Remote scores 4.5 out of 5 for compliance. Regulatory tracking and country-specific IP protections form the foundation, and audit logging keeps things clear and organized.
Customer support
Remote scores 4.6 out of 5 for responsive chat and email support, detailed documentation, and clear escalation paths. Phone support isn’t available.
Features
Remote earns 4.5 out of 5 for its owned-entity model, country-specific compliance, payroll tools, and IP protections. Customization and reporting gaps hold the score back a few fractions of a point.
Security
Remote’s security includes SOC 2 certification, encryption, audit trails, and IP protections. The owned-entity structure gives them more control over data handling. The rating is 4.6 out of 5.
User experience
I’m giving it a 4.8 out of 5 for user interface (UI) and user experience (UX). The platform is easy to use, with a clear layout and an organized onboarding process.
Analytics and reporting
The updated reporting interface handles everyday metrics, but deeper analysis still depends on exports. That gap lands Remote at an 8.7 in this category.
Integrations
I’ve given Remote 4.5 out of 5 for its integrations with common HR, applicant tracking system (ATS), and accounting tools like BambooHR, Greenhouse, QuickBooks, and Xero. As a plus, API and webhook support add flexibility.
Mobile app
A score of 4.5 out of 5 feels right. The app that handles time off, expenses, payslips, and quick approvals. The new time-tracking tab, cleaner notifications, and stability fixes address the common complaints I used to see.
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What Remote does well
Own-entity model
Remote mainly operates through their own legal entities instead of partnering with local providers, especially for EOR services. They control employment processes and compliance directly.
Superior IP protection
Remote's IP Guard protects intellectual property better than most competitors, with clear ownership documentation and safeguards in all locations. Client's property stays secure at all times.
Transparent flat-rate pricing
There are no hidden fees, setup costs, or minimum commitments in Remote's pricing. This allows for better planning and predictable budgeting.
Extensive human resources (HR) coverage
The platform does everything through a single dashboard, from onboarding to offboarding, benefits administration, global payroll, and compliance management.
Custom benefits packages
Remote offers benefits that match each country's requirements so their clients attract better talent.
Recently launched global payroll solution
Remote now offers a standalone global payroll service. That means employers with international entities can run payroll in one system.
Where Remote falls short
Costs more than budget options
Remote charges from $699 per employee per month for EOR services. This puts it at the higher end of the market. Providers like RemoFirst (from $199 per month) work better for smaller companies.
Limited customization options
The platform uses a standardized setup for most employment scenarios. If you need unusual pay structures, custom overtime rules, or specialized benefits packages, it might not be supported.
Basic reporting capabilities
Remote's reporting covers basic metrics but isn't as deep as some enterprise HR platforms. Specifically, custom reports that combine data across payroll, benefits, and time tracking require manual exports and external analysis.
What are the features of Remote?
4.5 out of 5field average 4.3Remote scores 4.5 out of 5 on features. It covers the full employment cycle, with country-specific contracts, payroll and intellectual property protection, and gaps in customisation and reporting hold the score back.
As employer of record, Remote handles onboarding, payroll, benefits, taxes and compliance, including document collection, background checks and tax registration. Employment contracts carry IP clauses written for each country's law, which Remote sells as IP Guard. It also sells contractor management, global payroll for companies with their own entities, and equity administration for stock options.
Where it falls short is non-standard setups. Remote uses a standardised setup for most employment scenarios, so unusual pay structures, custom overtime rules or specialised benefits may not be supported.
What this means for you
Remote fits a standard employment setup where IP ownership matters, and if your pay or benefits structures are unusual, confirm they are supported before you sign.
Key features
- Global hiring
- Remote supports hiring in 186+ countries without requiring local entities. Clients avoid the legal setup work and the associated startup costs.
- Owned entity model
- They run their own legal entities in the countries where they operate. Direct control means stronger compliance and intellectual property protections.
- Transparent pricing
- Remote charges from $699 per employee per month, with no hidden fees or minimum commitments. The fixed structure makes budgeting more predictable.
- Full-cycle HR services
- The platform covers onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance. Document collection, background checks, tax registration, and ongoing administration are included.
- Intellectual property protection
- Remote IP Guard protects your intellectual property in all markets, and employment contracts include IP clauses that match local laws.
- User-friendly platform
- The interface makes it easy to manage employees and contractors globally, and onboarding is well thought-out.
- Flexible benefits
- Companies can choose which benefits to offer beyond the legally required ones, so they stay competitive.
- Global payroll solution
- Companies running their own entities can now use global payroll to handle taxes, deductions, and local compliance, without paying for full EOR services.
- Compliance and security
- Compliance tools monitor requirements and send alerts when rules change. The platform follows data protection standards like GDPR, files taxes, and applies local laws.
- Equity incentives support
- Equity support covers cross-border compensation programs, including withholding and required reporting. Companies can grant stock options and other equity awards while following local tax rules.
What are the benefits of Remote?
What you get out of it once the contracts are signed, and what you stop having to run yourself.
- Broad coverage
- Their clients can expand internationally without wasting money and time setting up local operations.
- Reduced legal risk
- Remote manages local labor laws and regulations. Clients face fewer compliance issues when hiring internationally.
- Intellectual property protection
- IP clauses protect company intellectual property in every country, and work stays secure across borders.
- Faster hiring and lower costs
- Companies skip entity setup and cut hiring timelines. As a plus., admin work drops compared to managing multiple vendors.
- Growth support
- Remote works for companies of different sizes. Their clients can scale internationally without switching providers.
- Clear pricing
- Pricing is upfront and clear. No hidden fees or long-term contracts required.
- Local expertise
- Local employment specialists answer country-specific questions. Companies get answers without researching foreign labor laws.
- Simplified global operations
- Local employment specialists answer country-specific questions, so companies don’t have to research foreign labor laws themselves.
What is the geographic coverage of Remote?
4.8 out of 5field average 4.1Remote scores 4.8 out of 5 on country coverage, one of its two highest pillars. It employs for you in 186 countries.
What sets the coverage apart is who employs your hire. Remote owns its legal entities rather than relying on in-country partners.
Some sanctioned countries and regions are not supported, among them North Korea, Iran and Syria.
What this means for you
If the provider itself must be the legal employer, ask Remote to confirm in writing that its own entity employs your hire in each of your countries.
Remote covers 186 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, and more. Search below to check if your target country is supported.
- Netherlands
- Honduras
- Israel
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- South Korea
- Nigeria
- Taiwan
- India
- Canada
- Morocco
- Croatia
Remote pricing
4.1 out of 5field average 4.3Remote scores 4.1 out of 5 on pricing, its lowest pillar. Employer of record starts from $699 per employee per month, and contractor management and global payroll from $29 per person per month each.
The fee covers employing your hire. Salary and the country's statutory employer costs come on top. Each service has a flat monthly rate, and an off-cycle payroll run is $29. We checked the prices on remote.com/pricing on 1 September 2026.
The score reflects the entry point: $699 sits at the premium end of the market. What the premium buys is the owned-entity model and the IP protection, so it earns its place only if you need those.
What this means for you
At $699 Remote earns its fee only if you need an owned legal employer or strong IP protection, so get the deposit, FX markup and offboarding terms in writing before you compare quotes.
What is the user experience of Remote like?
4.8 out of 5field average 4.2Remote scores 4.8 out of 5 on user experience, one of its two highest pillars. The layout is clear and onboarding is organised country by country.
Employers get one dashboard for team management, payroll and compliance, and employees see pay, benefits and company resources in their own view. Onboarding shows each country's steps in sequence, document requests show their status, and tasks are grouped by workflow, which speeds up payroll and time-off approvals.
Admin work happens on the web platform. The mobile app is built for employee self-service and approvals, with fewer admin functions.
What this means for you
Your team will find its way around quickly, even when you hire in several countries at once.
How is the customer support at Remote?
4.6 out of 5field average 4.3Remote scores 4.6 out of 5 on customer support. Support is 24/7 by live chat and email, with no phone line.
Standard accounts usually get a reply within four to 24 hours, and enterprise plans add a dedicated account manager and faster responses. For complex issues you can book a video call through the chat, and critical payroll or compliance problems have their own escalation path.
Some smaller customers report occasional delays during peak periods. The knowledge base includes country-specific guides.
What this means for you
If your team expects to pick up a phone, Remote is not set up for that, so route urgent payroll problems through chat and ask what response times your plan includes.
What integrations does Remote offer?
4.5 out of 5field average 4.0Remote scores 4.5 out of 5 on integrations. It connects to common HR, applicant tracking and accounting tools, with an API and webhooks for the rest.
Named connections include QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite and Sage Intacct for accounting, BambooHR, HiBob and Personio for HR, Greenhouse for recruiting, Workday Global Payroll Connect, Microsoft Entra ID, Google SSO and Slack. We have not checked what each one moves.
In August 2026 Remote added an MCP connection that lets AI tools reach the platform alongside its API. Its focus is employment rather than an all-in-one workforce suite, so the library covers core needs rather than a full HR stack.
What this means for you
Check your accounting and HR tools against Remote's list, and plan developer time for the API if one is missing.
What about Remote's mobile app?
4.5 out of 5Remote scores 4.5 out of 5 on its mobile app. The iOS and Android apps cover employee self-service and quick manager approvals.
Employees and contractors view payslips, request time off, submit expenses by photographing receipts and track time worked. Managers approve time off and expenses and see pending tasks. A time-tracking tab, cleaner notifications and stability fixes came in recent updates.
You cannot onboard new hires, run payroll or pull detailed reports from the app. Those stay on the web platform.
What this means for you
Employees and managers can handle everyday tasks from a phone, while HR work stays on the desktop.
What analytics and reporting features does Remote include?
4.3 out of 5field average 4.0Remote scores 4.4 out of 5 on analytics and reporting. The updated reporting interface handles everyday metrics, and deeper analysis depends on exports.
Standard reports cover payroll costs and tax processing by country, hours worked, time off and leave balances, performance goals and compliance, and you can customise reports within that set.
Where it falls short is combined analysis. Reports that pull payroll, benefits and time tracking together need a manual export and work in another tool.
What this means for you
Headcount, cost and time-off reporting is covered inside Remote, but cross-functional analysis will happen in another tool.
How secure is Remote?
4.5 out of 5field average 4.2Remote scores 4.6 out of 5 on security. Remote states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR on its own site, and we have not seen the reports.
Remote describes encryption, access controls, regular penetration testing and audit trails that record permission changes, payment approvals and document access. Data residency follows regional requirements, with safeguards for cross-border transfers.
Because Remote employs through its own entities, employee data stays with Remote rather than passing to an in-country partner.
What this means for you
If your company runs a security review, ask for the SOC 2 Type II report and the ISO 27001 certificate themselves, and confirm which of your countries run through Remote's own entity.
What compliance standards does Remote meet?
4.5 out of 5field average 4.3Remote scores 4.5 out of 5 on compliance. As employer of record it is the legal employer of your hire, and its Compliance Watchtower tool tracks regulatory changes across the countries it covers.
When labour law changes, such as mandatory pay increases, leave entitlements or working hours, Remote's legal staff update employment contracts and payroll rules and you get an alert. Contracts are generated per country, with IP clauses that follow what each country requires and allows, and audit logging keeps a record of changes.
Because Remote employs through its own entities, compliance sits with Remote directly rather than with a partner.
What this means for you
You do not have to monitor labour-law changes yourself, and in a regulated industry ask Remote which entity employs your hire in each country before you sign.
I have not yet run a hands-on demo of Remote. This review is based on independent research: verified pricing pages, product documentation, aggregated user feedback from G2, Capterra, and Trustpilot, and community reports from Reddit and industry forums. When we complete a hands-on test-drive, this section will be updated with the full results.
What do Remote customers say?
Remote is rated on 3 independent review platforms that we neither run nor can edit. We read them as the record of what living with Remote is actually like, which is a different question from the one our own score answers. Read the review counts with some care: providers can ask their happiest customers for a review, and some run incentives to get them.
| Platform | Rating | Reviews | Who is rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2 | 4.5 / 5 | 5,151 | Customers |
| Trustpilot | 4.6 / 5 | 3,454 | Customers |
| Capterra | 4.3 / 5 | 101 | Customers |
| Glassdoor | 3.4 / 5 | 592 | Remote's own employees, not customers |
Across 8,706 customer reviews, the weighted average is 4.7 out of 5. This is separate from our score and comes straight from each platform.
What this means for you
G2, Trustpilot, Capterra rate Remote 4.7 out of 5 across 8,706 reviews. We do not run those sites and we cannot edit them. We score it 4.5. Customers rate what they live with, like whether payroll runs on time and whether support picks up. We also score what they never deal with, like whether the price is published and how many countries we checked ourselves. If the two are far apart, that is your question for the sales call.
What do Remote users say on Reddit?
Review platforms collect star ratings; Reddit is where people describe what actually happened. We screened 56 community mentions of Remote for relevance, set aside 6 from accounts that read as promotional, and kept 50. Of those, 33 are first-hand accounts from people who used Remote themselves. The praise clusters around onboarding, while the complaints centre on compliance.
Positive 17 · 34%Neutral 19 · 38%Negative 14 · 28%
“Eles estão a dar me uma proposta final, e dizem que se eu n aceitar vão seguir outros métodos, mas não sei se é bluff”
Translation: “They're giving me a final offer, and they say that if I don't accept they'll pursue other methods, but I don't know if it's a bluff”
“I have been using Remote.com for the 5 yrs. Initial 2 yrs as EOR but then transitioned to the contractor to save more taxes.”
“Απαντούσα σε ένα post που έγινε νωρίτερα και μέχρι να τελειώσω την απάντησή μου, το post σβήστηκε. Σκέφτηκα ότι οι πληροφορίες μπορεί να βοηθήσουν κάποιον. Μερικά site που διαφημίζουν αποκλειστικά ή εν μέρη remote δουλειές: -…”
Translation: “I was replying to a post that was made earlier and by the time I finished my response, the post was deleted. I thought the information might help someone. Some sites that advertise exclusively or partially remote jobs: -…”
Reddit is anonymous, so no single comment is a verdict. We verify that each mention is genuinely about Remote and exclude accounts that look promotional, but we cannot verify individual claims. Newest mention from September 2026.
What this means for you
Most of what people post is neither a recommendation nor a warning: 38% of the 50 mentions we kept are neutral, against 34% positive and 28% negative. Where people are happy, they tend to be happy about onboarding. Where they are not, it tends to be compliance. Take these as the questions to put to Remote in writing, not as a verdict. Reddit is anonymous and we cannot verify any individual account.
How does Remote compare with its competitors?
Fees are each provider's own published starting price and the scores are ours, both at our last check. A cheaper provider is not automatically the right one for you, so read the last column before the price column. The providers we would send you to come first.
| Provider | EOR from | Countries | G2 | Our score | Better fit when |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote | $699/mo | 186 | 4.5 (5,151) | 4.5 out of 5 | This review |
| Where we would send you instead of Remote | |||||
| RemoFirst | $199/mo | 193 | 4.5 (411) | 4.7 out of 5 |
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| Multiplier | $459/mo | 171 | 4.7 (1,484) | 4.5 out of 5 |
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| Also compared | |||||
| Deel | $599/mo | 153 | 4.7 (7,002) | 4.5 out of 5 | — |
| Hire with Columbus | $179/mo | 193 | 5.0 (16) | 4.5 out of 5 | — |
| Employ Latam | $349/mo | 18 | — | 3.7 out of 5 | — |
A dash in the last column means we have not assessed that provider against these seven situations yet, not that we rejected it. G2 ratings carry their review count, because a 5.0 from a few dozen reviews and a 4.7 from several thousand are not the same evidence. Country counts are the ones we have verified, so a provider built for one region shows a low number by design rather than as a weakness.
What's new at Remote, and what we found
We tested this
Remote rolled out an MCP integration, letting AI tools connect directly to its platform alongside its existing API. For companies syncing hiring, payroll, and compliance data, this adds another way to automate workflows without building custom connections from scratch. Worth asking about during demos if AI-driven HR tooling is part of your stack.
Read the full announcementRemote published a roundup of product changes covering May through July 2026. No specific feature details were included in what we could pull from the source, so treat this as a heads-up that updates happened rather than a full breakdown. If you're comparing Remote against other EOR options, check their changelog directly before deciding - depends on your situation which features actually matter to you.
Read the full announcementRemote just rolled out Remote MCP, letting HR, payroll, and finance teams connect tools like Claude or Cursor straight to their live Remote data. Instead of pulling reports manually, teams can ask plain-language questions and get answers pulled from real payroll, time off, and contract records. It's OAuth 2.0 secured and takes about three minutes to set up, so if you're comparing EORs on tech features, this is one to check out.
Read the full announcementRemote's March updates add a Contract Updates dashboard that tracks every post-onboarding change — salary updates, renewals, and amendments — in one place, plus a Workday Global Payroll Connect integration that syncs employee data automatically between your HCM and Remote's payroll engine. On the workflow side, multi-branch automations now let IT, HR, and payroll teams run tasks in parallel rather than sequence, which matters for larger teams managing cross-functional onboarding. If you're evaluating Remote for EOR or payroll, these updates reduce manual admin overhead — though you'll want to confirm Workday integration and gross-up policy support are available in your specific countries.
Read the full announcementRemote's February updates focus on reducing manual admin across three areas: a drag-and-drop Workflow Canvas for visualizing HR automations end to end, mobile AI summaries that surface context for time-off and expense approvals before issues arise, and real-time time tracking on mobile to cut payroll errors at the source. These changes are most relevant for companies managing multi-country teams who want cleaner payroll data and faster manager decisions without chasing down details. If you're evaluating Remote for EOR or HRIS, these updates suggest a continued push toward reducing operational overhead as your team grows.
Read the full announcementRemote's January updates focus on reducing manual work across payroll and HR: GL reports now sync automatically to NetSuite after each payroll run, and performance calibration no longer requires HR to rebuild reporting groups from scratch each cycle. On the payments side, Remote is now a registered Money Services Business in Canada, meaning payments process through their own rails rather than third-party intermediaries - which should mean more predictable paydays for Canadian employees and contractors.
Read the full announcementFrequently asked questions about Remote
Is Remote the same company as Remote People?
No. Remote (founded 2019, San Francisco, the United States, EOR from $699 per employee per month) and Remote People (founded 2018, Singapore, EOR from $199 per employee per month) are unrelated providers with similar names. This review covers Remote only.
Is Remote legit?
Remote was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, the United States. It has disclosed $495 million in funding. Public review scores at our last check: 4.5 on G2 from 4,925 reviews, 4.6 on Trustpilot from 3,404, 4.4 on Capterra from 99, 3.4 on Glassdoor from 592 employee reviews. It states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and GDPR on its own site. Those are the checks we use for legitimacy: an identifiable company, a public review footprint, and published standards. The verdict above is what we think of the service itself.
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The facts in one line
Employ Borderless review: Remote, from $699 per employee per month, 186 countries and territories, owned-entity model, overall 4.5 out of 5, evaluated August 2026.
Two ways to take the next step
Sign up with Remote and take the new customers: 20% off for 12 months with code afemploy20, or tell us about your team, where you hire and whether the legal employer matters, and we send you an independent shortlist within 24 hours.
