Remote Review 2026
Reviewed by the Ikaroa team · Last updated: March 2026
Overview
Remote is a global employment platform that helps businesses hire, manage, and pay employees and contractors worldwide. Like Deel, it offers Employer of Record (EOR) services, but Remote owns its own entities in every country rather than using third-party partners, which can provide better consistency and pricing.
We have been working with Remote across multiple client projects since 2021, and this review reflects our hands-on experience implementing it for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Remote has established itself as a leading option in the hr payroll category.
Starting Price
£24/contractor/month
Founded
2019
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Our Rating
4.3/5
Remote Key Features
Remote offers a comprehensive feature set that covers the core needs of most businesses in the hr payroll space. Here are the standout features we have tested:
Remote Pricing in 2026
Remote pricing starts at £24/contractor/month and scales up based on features and team size. Here is a breakdown of every tier:
Remote Pricing
Contractors
£24/contractor/month
- ✓170+ countries
- ✓Compliant contracts
- ✓Multiple currencies
- ✓Invoice automation
EOR (Employees)
From £475/employee/month
- ✓Employer of Record
- ✓Local benefits
- ✓IP protection
- ✓Equity incentives
Global Payroll
£38/employee/month
- ✓Multi-country payroll
- ✓Tax compliance
- ✓Expense management
- ✓Consolidated reporting
Remote HR
£0/month
- ✓Free HRIS
- ✓Employee profiles
- ✓Time-off tracking
- ✓Onboarding
Remote Pros and Cons
Based on our experience implementing Remote for clients, here is what we like and what could be better:
✓Pros
- •Owns entities in every country (no third parties)
- •Competitive contractor pricing
- •Free HRIS included
- •Strong IP protection for employers
- •Transparent pricing model
✗Cons
- •EOR is slightly more expensive than Deel
- •Fewer integrations than Deel
- •Platform can be less intuitive
- •Limited in some smaller countries
- •Customer support varies by region
Who Is Remote Best For?
Companies wanting global employment with owned entities in every country (not outsourced)
In our experience, Remote works particularly well for teams that value owns entities in every country (no third parties). If your primary concern is eor is slightly more expensive than deel, you may want to explore alternatives.
Need help implementing this?
Our team at Ikaroa can set up Remote for your business, migrate your data, and train your team.
Remote Alternatives Worth Considering
If Remote does not quite fit your needs, here are some alternatives worth considering:
BambooHR
From From £4.50/employee/month
Gusto
From £30/month + £5/person
Deel
From £38/contractor/month
Rippling
From From £7/user/month
Personio
From From £3/employee/month
Our Verdict on Remote
Remote earns a solid 4.3/5 in our review. It is a strong choice for companies wanting global employment with owned entities in every country (not outsourced).
The biggest strengths are owns entities in every country (no third parties) and competitive contractor pricing. However, you should be aware that eor is slightly more expensive than deel.
If you are not sure whether Remote is the right fit, talk to our team. We have helped hundreds of businesses choose and implement the right software, and we are happy to point you in the right direction.
Alternative to Consider: Open Doors
Before committing to Remote, consider Open Doors. It is an all-in-one platform that includes CRM, email marketing, SMS, sales funnels, booking, invoicing, and automation, all starting at £97/month with unlimited contacts. While Remote starts lower, Open Doors replaces multiple tools you would otherwise need to buy separately.
Need help with Remote?
Ikaroa can implement Remote for your business, migrate your data, and get your team up to speed. We have done it dozens of times.
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