RemoFirst vs. Remote

RemoFirst and Remote are both Employer of Record providers that help companies expand globally by managing the legal, administrative, and compliance details of hiring international employees.

So, whether you’re comparing our products and services or considering making the switch from Remote to RemoFirst, we’ve got you covered.

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Discover how we help startups to Fortune 500 companies employ talent in 185+ countries while maintaining local compliance, payroll, and more. Join them to bring on top talent and eliminate high hiring costs.

The Employer of Record (EOR) space has grown exponentially since Remote was founded in 2019.

Despite advancements in global payroll and compliance, businesses continue to struggle with complex labor laws, overpriced services, and inconsistent compliance coverage.

And while Remote helped grow remote work and the global HR industry, they’ve also faced criticism for expensive service fees, slow customer responses, and onboarding delays.

RemoFirst was founded in 2021 to offer more comprehensive coverage, deeper local expertise, and flexible pricing to make global employment more accessible for companies of all sizes.

Becoming the most cost-effective EOR on the market:

RemoFirst was founded to build a more affordable and transparent EOR service, so all companies can grow globally without the high price tag.

2021

2022

RemoFirst secures seed funding of $14.1 Million to expand the team and operations, while maintaining the most affordable services in the industry.

RemoFirst secures Series A funding of $25 million to take on Deel and other global HR platforms. Launched Visa and Work Permit support in 85+ countries.

2024

Today

The evolution continues with EOR services in 185+ countries, background checks, healthcare, visas, and more. Supporting thousands of global customers.

Where RemoFirst shines over Remote

Employer of Record

Starts at $199 per person/month.

Starts at $699 per person/month (monthly plan) or $599 per person/month (annual plan).

International contractor solution

Free tier:
Manage contractors, upload documents, generate contracts, and more.
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Premium contractors:
$25 per person/month. Automatic payment processing across 150+ countries and in a wide range of currencies.

Contractor management is
$29 per contractor/month.

Contractor Management Plus is $99 per contractor/month.

Contractor of Record is $325 per contractor/month.

Hidden fees

Fixed flat rate with no hidden fees. You’ll always know upfront what you’ll pay.

Also fairly transparent, with no fixed flat rate, no setup or onboarding fees. Some overcharges on payroll fees have been noted by previous customers.

Country coverage

185+ countries.

EOR operating model

Exclusive local partners with deep subject matter expertise. Partners have 20+ years experience managing global payroll, processing $15B+.

Owns various legal entities globally, instead of a partner or hybrid Employer of Record model.

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Common complaints from current and former Remote customers, according to verified G2 data:

Their Employer of Record services are one of the most expensive in the market.

Slow replies, unclear answers, too many handoffs. Support often makes simple issues way harder than they need to be.

Payment delays and overcharges can happen frequently, and refunds are processed slowly.

The onboarding process can drag on for weeks (sometimes months), slowing the ability for new hires to be set up efficiently.

Knowledge about local labor laws may be lacking at times. Finding answers often involves multiple people.

G2 Best Software 2025 Top 100 fastest growing

RemoFirst customers love our product and services

According to verified reviews and data on G2 here were some of the top reasons:

Helpful

Our internal experts and partners provide subject matter expertise in 185+ countries. We’ll answer your questions and never charge you for ongoing support.

Ease of Use

Our platform and features are easy to navigate and use. Whether for Employer of Record or contractor needs, we designed everything to be simple.

Customer Support

We go the extra mile every time to answer any and all of your questions. And, if we don’t have an immediate solution, we’ll keep working until we find one.

Response Time

Getting answers about payroll, local laws, and employment status shouldn’t take weeks. Our team focuses on quick and timely responses, as well as being proactive and providing updates before you ask.

Transparency

You’ll always know what you’ll pay for any of our services. No hidden fees, setup or offboarding costs, or surprise bills.

Looking for an affordable alternative to Remote? Make the switch to RemoFirst.

We’ve had several companies successfully make the transition from Remote to RemoFirst with our free migration service.

We manage every aspect — compliance, data integrity, and employee satisfaction — while ensuring operational continuity. Our custom approach minimizes disruption and optimizes cost and efficiency, so you can focus on business growth.

RemoFirst customers love our product and services:

EORs can be really, really complex and there is so many different grey areas involved. But working with RemoFirst, they're able to make things clear and concise. It's been a fantastic relationship and they partner really well with all the teams that need to be involved in our hiring process.

Leanne T.

Manager of HR Business Operations

PandaDoc

From the get go we had fantastic conversations with RemoFirst. We explained the problems we were facing and they were able to offer solutions, they spoke about different situations, and from the first call were able to give us pricing and breakdown different options we could work with.

Leanne T.

Manager of HR Business Operations

PandaDoc