Remote review
Best for: remote teams that prefer owned entities and transparent EOR pricing.
Remote offers employer-of-record, contractor management and global payroll with a strong emphasis on IP and invention assignment, which matters for engineering hires. Pricing is published per employee or contractor per month, and a free HR platform covers teams with their own entities.
It and Deel are close competitors; Remote's owned-entity approach is the main differentiator.
Pros and cons
Where Remote ranks
- #2 in Best Recruitment Tools for Remote Hiring: Owned entities, published pricing and strong IP protection for engineering hires.
Head-to-head
- Deel vs Remote: Deel wins on country coverage and adjacent products; Remote wins for teams prioritising owned entities, transparent pricing and IP protection.
Alternatives to Remote
Deel
4.3/5 · hiring and paying remote staff in countries where you have no entity
Background checksCertn
4.0/5 · international and Canadian background checks
FAQ
What is Remote best for?
Remote is best for remote teams that prefer owned entities and transparent EOR pricing. Ideal team size: 1–2,000 employees.
How much does Remote cost?
Remote sits in our $$ price tier ($100–$1,000/mo). Trial or free option: Free HRIS tier.
What are the best alternatives to Remote?
The closest alternatives we rate are Deel and Certn. Deel is best for hiring and paying remote staff in countries where you have no entity. Certn is best for international and Canadian background checks.
Ratings reflect the editorial board's assessment of Remote for the teams it is best suited to, as of October 13, 2026. Remote did not pay for this review or its position. Pricing figures are approximate and change; confirm with the vendor. How we rank · Request a correction.