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Remote fits startups and mid-size companies that want published prices, no setup fees and an EOR that says it owns 100% of its entities instead of using local partners. It is a legitimate, venture-backed employer of record run by Remote Technologies, Inc., founded in 2019 by Job van der Voort and Marcelo Lebre, with about $495 million raised. The tradeoffs: EOR covers 90+ countries, fewer than Deel or G-P list, and Trustpilot reviewers who had problems mostly report invoice errors, payroll mistakes and slow answers on complex cases. Remote changed its pricing page on October 13, 2026: EOR now shows "starting at $599" a month, down from a flat $699 on October 8, so confirm your quote in writing.
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Remote This company pays BestGuide when you connect with it through our site. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first. Payment never changes what we report about fees, terms or complaints. This review Startups and mid-size companies hiring a handful to a few hundred people abroad that want published prices and an EOR that owns its local entities.
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Deel This company pays BestGuide when you connect with it through our site. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first. Payment never changes what we report about fees, terms or complaints. Alternative Companies hiring a mix of contractors and employees across several countries that want one platform and one invoice.
- Company
- Remote Technologies, Inc.; founded 2019 by CEO Job van der Voort and President Marcelo Lebre; fully distributed team5
- EOR price
- Starting at $599 per employee a month, as listed October 13, 2026 (the page showed $699 on October 8, 2026)1
- EOR countries
- 90+ countries through 100+ entities Remote says it owns and operates, with no third-party partners2
- Contractors
- Contractor Management from $29 a month, Plus from $99 with $100,000 indemnity per contractor, Contractor of Record from $3251
- Fees
- No setup, onboarding or platform fees; no standard deposit, but a refundable reserve may be required in some cases1
- Onboarding time
- Three days on average for an EOR employee, per Remote2
- Funding
- About $495 million raised, including a $300 million Series C led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 at a valuation near $3 billion7
- Trustpilot
- 4.6 TrustScore from 3,510 reviews; 5% one star4
Pros
- Published prices with no setup, onboarding or platform fees
- Says it owns all 100+ entities it employs through, so no local partner sits in the chain
- Contractor plans from $29, with indemnity options
- Exchange rate locked for each billing cycle
- 15% startup discount for the first year
Cons
- EOR now shown as a starting price, so the final rate is less predictable than the old flat $699
- 90+ EOR countries, fewer than some rivals
- Reviewers report invoice and payroll errors that take time to fix
- Payroll implementation and delivery fees are not published
Best for: Startups and mid-size companies hiring a handful to a few hundred people abroad that want published prices and an EOR that owns its local entities.
Skip it if: You need EOR in a country outside Remote's 90+, or the lowest per-employee fee matters more than the entity model.
Remote vs. competitors
| Company | EOR price per employee a month | Contractor price | EOR countries | Next step |
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| Remote | From $599 (was $699 until October 2026) | From $29 a month | 90+, own entities | Visit site |
| Deel | $599 | $49 a month | 130+ | Visit site |
| Oyster | $699 billed monthly | $29 a month after 30 free days | 120+ | Visit site |
| Multiplier | $459 to $499 | $40 a month | Visit site | |
| Globalization Partners (G-P) | From $599 | From $39 a month | Read review |
Employer of record (EOR) services we reviewed
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Remote This company pays BestGuide when you connect with it through our site. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first. Payment never changes what we report about fees, terms or complaints. This review BestGuide rating: 4.8 out of 5. Set by our editorial team from published factors such as cost, credentials, reputation, customer experience, services and guarantees. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first; they are always labeled BestGuide Partner. Best for: Startups and mid-size companies hiring a handful to a few hundred people abroad that want published prices and an EOR that owns its local entities. -
Deel This company pays BestGuide when you connect with it through our site. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first. Payment never changes what we report about fees, terms or complaints. BestGuide rating: 4.9 out of 5. Set by our editorial team from published factors such as cost, credentials, reputation, customer experience, services and guarantees. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first; they are always labeled BestGuide Partner. Best for: Companies hiring a mix of contractors and employees across several countries that want one platform and one invoice. -
Pebl BestGuide rating: 4.7 out of 5. Set by our editorial team from published factors such as cost, credentials, reputation, customer experience, services and guarantees. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first; they are always labeled BestGuide Partner. Best for: Companies hiring a few full-time employees abroad that want a low base fee and no setup or exit charges. -
Justworks This company pays BestGuide when you connect with it through our site. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first. Payment never changes what we report about fees, terms or complaints. BestGuide rating: 4.6 out of 5. Set by our editorial team from published factors such as cost, credentials, reputation, customer experience, services and guarantees. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first; they are always labeled BestGuide Partner. Best for: U.S. small businesses that want better health benefits and HR compliance help for a published per-employee price. -
Multiplier This company pays BestGuide when you connect with it through our site. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first. Payment never changes what we report about fees, terms or complaints. BestGuide rating: 4.6 out of 5. Set by our editorial team from published factors such as cost, credentials, reputation, customer experience, services and guarantees. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first; they are always labeled BestGuide Partner. Best for: Startups and mid-size companies hiring a handful of full-time employees abroad without setting up local entities. -
Globalization Partners BestGuide rating: 4.5 out of 5. Set by our editorial team from published factors such as cost, credentials, reputation, customer experience, services and guarantees. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first; they are always labeled BestGuide Partner. Best for: Companies hiring employees in several countries that want wide coverage, posted starting prices and no minimum term. -
Oyster BestGuide rating: 4.0 out of 5. Set by our editorial team from published factors such as cost, credentials, reputation, customer experience, services and guarantees. Verified partners are scored on our partner verification program and can be listed first; they are always labeled BestGuide Partner. Best for: Startups and mid-size companies hiring a handful of employees or many contractors abroad who want published prices and a simple platform.
Remote pricing at a glance
Remote list prices, as shown October 13, 20261
| Product | Price | What it covers |
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| Employer of Record | Starting at $599 per employee a month | Remote employs your hire in 90+ countries and runs local payroll, benefits and compliance |
| Global Payroll | Starting at $29 per employee a month | Payroll in countries where you already own an entity |
| Contractor Management | Starting at $29 per contractor a month | Contracts, invoices and payments in 190+ countries; you pay only for active contractors |
| Contractor Management Plus | Starting at $99 per contractor a month | Adds up to $100,000 misclassification indemnity per contractor, $1 million per company |
| Contractor of Record | Starting at $325 per contractor a month | Remote holds the contract and pays the contractor, with uncapped indemnity |
| U.S. PEO | Starting at $99 per employee a month | Co-employment across U.S. states; billed in USD, needs a U.S. bank account |
Salaries, employer taxes and benefits are billed on top. On October 8, 2026 Remote listed EOR at a flat $699, so ask what your rate will be. Startups that raised pre-seed to Series A can get 15% off EOR and contractor plans for 12 months. Global Payroll customers pay an implementation fee and a recurring payroll delivery fee that are not published.
Remote, step by step
Book a demo and get a quote
EOR pricing now starts at $599, so Remote confirms your rate per country on a call.
Add the employee
Enter the country, role, salary and benefits; Remote drafts a local employment contract through its own entity.
Onboarding
Remote says onboarding takes three days on average, with a dedicated specialist. A refundable reserve may be requested in higher risk cases.
Monthly invoices and payroll
You pay one invoice covering salary, employer costs and Remote's fee, at a Remote FX rate locked for each billing cycle.
Offboarding
Remote handles terminations under local law; notice periods and severance depend on the country and are your cost.
Remote legitimacy and licensing
Yes. Remote Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2019 by Job van der Voort (CEO) and Marcelo Lebre (President). It raised a $300 million Series C led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 at a valuation near $3 billion, for about $495 million in total. In January 2026 it bought Atlas, an expense management platform for global teams.
Remote says it owns and operates 100+ legal entities, holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications, and is a regulated payments institution. On October 13, 2026 it launched a new brand and mission, “pay the world,” and narrowed its product menu to Global Payroll, Employer of record (EOR). A company that legally employs workers abroad on your behalf through its own entity. Compare employer of record (EOR) services, U.S. PEO. Professional employer organization: a U.S. co-employment model that handles payroll, benefits and HR. Compare employer of record (EOR) services, Contractor Management and Contractor of record. A service that engages contractors on your behalf and takes on misclassification risk. Compare employer of record (EOR) services.
BBB shows an F rating for a “Remote.com, Inc.” in San Francisco with 3 complaints in three years, but that profile lists no website and a 1992 founding date, so it may not be the company that runs remote.com. Remote’s Trustpilot profile is claimed and active, with a 4.6 TrustScore from 3,510 reviews.
Remote EOR pricing explained
As of October 13, 2026, Remote lists EOR as starting at $599 per employee a month. Five days earlier, an archived copy of the same page showed a flat $699 with billing in 12 currencies. Many reviews still quote $699, or $599 with annual billing. Ask for your rate per country in writing.
The fee sits on top of the employee’s salary, employer taxes and mandatory benefits, which vary widely by country. Remote says it charges no setup, onboarding or platform fees and no standard deposit, but it may ask for a refundable reserve in some cases and will disclose the amount before you pay. When your billing currency differs from the payroll currency, Remote applies its own FX rate, set once per monthly cycle and shown on the invoice.
Contractors cost $29 a month on the basic plan, $99 with up to $100,000 of misclassification indemnity, or $325 if you want Remote to hold the contract. Startups that raised pre-seed to Series A get 15% off EOR and contractor plans for 12 months.
How Remote EOR works
An employer of record becomes the legal employer of your worker in a country where you have no entity. Remote signs a local employment contract, runs payroll, withholds and files taxes, and provides statutory and optional benefits. You direct the day-to-day work.
Remote’s main difference is its entity model: it says it hires only through entities it owns, not through local partner firms. That means one company is accountable for payroll and compliance. Remote also includes IP Guard on Contractor of Record for intellectual property transfer, and says its EOR onboarding takes three days on average.
What customers say about Remote
Recurring themes across the review sites and complaint records listed above, not individual quotes.
Common praise
- Clear onboarding and an easy website and mobile app
- Fast, polite support on routine questions
- On-time payroll and payments in many countries
- Knowledgeable country compliance help
Common complaints
- Invoice and payroll calculation errors that take weeks to fix
- Hard to reach a person on complex issues; the AI chat often doesn't resolve them
- Confusing billing breakdowns
- Management fee feels high for small teams
Remote complaints and how to avoid problems
Most Trustpilot reviews are positive, but the complaints repeat: invoice errors, payroll calculation mistakes, confusing billing breakdowns, slow replies from payroll teams on complex questions, and an AI support chat that doesn’t always hand off to a person. Remote replies publicly to most negative reviews.
To reduce problems: check the first two invoices line by line against the offer letter, confirm benefit costs and any reserve before onboarding, ask who your named contact is for payroll escalations, and keep salary changes and time off approvals in the platform rather than email.
Cancellation, offboarding and refunds
Remote’s pricing FAQ says there is no minimum number of employees or contractors. Ending an EOR employment follows the country’s labor law, so notice periods, final pay and any severance can add cost. Any refundable reserve is credited or refunded when no longer needed, subject to outstanding payments. Remote does not publish a contract length or early termination fee on its pricing page, so read your service agreement before signing.
Who should skip Remote
Skip Remote if your country is not in its 90+ EOR list, if you need a guaranteed flat rate today, or if you plan to employ many people in one country, where your own entity may cost less. A U.S.-only business is usually better served by a domestic payroll provider or PEO.
Alternatives to Remote
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Better if you need EOR in more countries; it lists 130+ against Remote's 90+.
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Lower published EOR fee if you only need a few employees abroad.
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Similar model with a 30-day free contractor trial and a certified B Corp parent.
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Your own local entity
If you will employ many people in one country, a local entity plus Remote's $29 Global Payroll can cost less long term; get local legal advice first.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Remote a legit EOR?
Yes. Remote Technologies, Inc. is a venture-backed company founded in 2019 that has raised about $495 million. It says it employs workers through 100+ entities it owns and holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications.
How much does Remote EOR cost?
Remote's pricing page lists EOR starting at $599 per employee a month as of October 13, 2026. On October 8 it showed $699. Salaries, employer taxes and benefits are billed on top.
Does Remote charge a deposit?
Remote says it does not charge a standard deposit. In some higher risk cases it may ask for a refundable reserve, which it discloses before payment and credits or refunds later.
How many countries does Remote cover?
Remote lists EOR in 90+ countries and contractor payments in 190+ countries.
Does Remote own its entities?
Remote says it owns and operates 100% of its entities and does not use third-party partners for EOR. We could not independently check entity ownership in each country.
What are common Remote complaints?
Reviewers who had problems mostly report invoice errors, payroll calculation mistakes, confusing billing and slow answers on complex issues. Most Trustpilot reviews are positive, with 5% one star.
Remote vs Deel: which is cheaper?
Both now list EOR at $599 a month, with Remote's shown as a starting price. Remote's contractor plan is cheaper at $29 against Deel's $49, while Deel lists more EOR countries.
Is there a discount for startups?
Yes. Companies that raised pre-seed, seed or Series A get 15% off EOR and Contractor Management for the first 12 months, per Remote.
How long does it take to hire through Remote?
Remote says EOR onboarding takes three days on average. Visa and work permit cases take longer.
Did Remote change its name or brand?
Remote kept its name but launched a new brand identity and mission, "pay the world," on October 13, 2026. The products and the company behind them are the same.
Sources (8)
Facts on this page come from company websites, government agencies and regulators, checked on the dates shown. Editorial standards
- Remote: Pricing (accessed October 13, 2026)
- Remote: Employer of Record (accessed October 13, 2026)
- Internet Archive: Remote pricing page, October 8, 2026 (accessed October 13, 2026)
- Trustpilot: Remote reviews (accessed October 13, 2026)
- Remote: About (accessed October 13, 2026)
- Remote: Introducing Remote's new mission and brand (accessed October 13, 2026)
- Coverager: Remote raises $300 million (accessed October 13, 2026)
- TechNode Global (PR Newswire): Remote acquires Atlas to simplify how global teams spend and scale (accessed October 13, 2026)
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