When expanding teams internationally, companies often encounter the challenge of hiring remote teams in other countries while also making sure they’re compliant with local regulations.
Establishing a local entity is one option, though it can be costly and time-consuming. Alternatively, companies can simplify the international hiring process and ensure compliance by partnering with an Employer of Record (EOR).
RemoFirst and Remote are both EOR providers — companies with legal entities worldwide that take care of hiring, compensation, global payroll, and benefits management for global or remote employees.
Key takeaways:
- RemoFirst and Remote help businesses hire and pay remote workers worldwide in 170+ countries (Remote) and 180+ countries (RemoFirst).
- RemoFirst’s affordable rates make it easy for companies to start hiring, even if it’s just one employee, making them a good fit for small businesses and startups.
- Remote offers AI-supported automations that make it a good choice for efficiency-minded businesses.
RemoFirst vs. Remote for Hiring and Payroll Management for Global Employees
Before we dive into an overview of the services each platform provides, here’s a quick comparison of each company’s key features:
RemoFirst Features
RemoFirst’s easy-to-navigate interface makes it easier to complete processes such as:
Offering talent end-to-end support from onboarding to offboarding, including delivering payroll in local currencies.
Avoiding costly legal compliance risks of employee misclassification while empowering global teams to thrive.
Meeting the complex challenges of recruiting talent by offering a suite of background checks.
Remote Features
Remote’s technology tools include:
API integrations through Remote Embedded that enable users to incorporate EOR and payroll technology into their company’s platform. Like their Gusto integration.
A freelancer hub that offers the ability to invoice, calculate payments, and draft contracts with the efficiency of a multi-person team.
Remote salary data that enables the ability to craft and present competitive job offers and review the ins and outs of multinational employment costs.
RemoFirst Pricing
RemoFirst offers a low-cost, competitive pricing structure without any hidden fees.
The free contractor management tier allows employers to onboard and manage contractors at no cost. Other benefits include free identity checks and contract generation and management.
For companies wishing to pay contractors on the RemoFirst platform, the cost starts at $25 per person per month — with no minimums.
EOR services start at $199/person per month. There is no contract minimum, and companies can employ and pay staff in more than 180 countries.
Beyond core EOR services, RemoFirst provides additional benefits packages like health insurance, visa management, and equity support.
Remote Pricing
Companies can demo Remote’s contractor management solution with a 30-day free trial. After it expires, billable activities like invoicing, contract signing, or receiving payment for pending invoices trigger a cost of $29 per contractor per month. Credit card payments result in an additional 3.5% service fee.
Like RemoFirst, Remote doesn’t charge customers hidden fees. Remote’s pricing also includes commitment-free options, although annual plans start at $599/month.
RemoFirst Customer Support
RemoFirst’s embedded chat function provides direct, real-time access to the customer support team to keep employers and their teams in touch with their dedicated account manager and 24/5 assistance. With additional options like our help center for customers, online chat, and email support.
Remote Customer Support
Remote’s Help Center Library provides account holders with comprehensive content to help employers understand more about pricing and services, such as HR management and the freelancer hub. Remote also offers 24/5 customer support, in-app live chat, email support, help center
RemoFirst Contractors
RemoFirst makes it easier for companies to employ and manage contractor payments for international contractors, seamlessly navigate complex local laws, mitigate the risk of misclassification, and file 1099-NEC forms for U.S. contractors onboarded through the platform.
Multiple pricing levels for contractor services are available, including a free contractor management tier with essential features like identity verification.
Remote Contractors
Remote’s contractor management software has built-in misclassification risk features and utilizes AI to automate onboarding, invoicing, and making global payments (in multiple currencies).
RemoFirst Visas and Work Permits
RemoFirst’s RemoVisa helps businesses navigate the complicated and often confusing process of obtaining visas and work permits and ensures compliance with local labor laws in over 85 countries.
Remote Visas and Work Permits
Remote's relocation service provides support and guidance during the visa application process, ensuring compliance and securing sponsorship. Automating application tracking keeps business owners looped in throughout the process.
RemoFirst or Remote: Which Is Right for Your Business?
The answer to that question depends on your specific global hiring business needs and what you value most in an EOR.
Remote: Tech for Established Teams
- Extensive Global Coverage: Remote’s broad network makes it particularly practical for businesses with an established and broad international presence.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Remote provides localized employee benefits administration and perks in the countries where it operates.
- Advanced Compliance Management Features: Remote's platform incorporates automated compliance tools to help navigate the complexities of international labor laws.
RemoFirst: Streamlined Global Support
- Price-conscious: RemoFirst often offers lower pricing than its competitors, making it a smart choice for businesses that keep a keen eye on their bottom line.
- Ease of Use: Their intuitive platform is designed for simplicity, making it easy for HR, legal, or founders to navigate and manage even complex global employment tasks.
- Onboarding Time: RemoFirst is known for its rapid onboarding process, helping get your global team up and running quickly.
Want to see firsthand how RemoFirst’s streamlined platform can simplify your global workforce management? Book a demo.
