Papaya Global vs. Remote
Global employment software helps you hire and pay workers all over the world. But which provider is right for you?
We’ve compared Remote with Papaya Global on employer of record services, contractor management, pricing, and more. Viewing the two options side by side can help you decide which is best for your global team.
Remote
Pricing
Contractors
Free contractor payments and invoicing in 170+ countries with zero exchange fees
Additional fees for contractors
No extra fees
Employees
Free for the first employee, then $299-$599 per employee/month based on country selection
Additional fees for employees
No extra fees
Startups
Free for the first employee, and 2 months free for all other employees for 12 months; free contractor management
Social Purpose Organizations (nonprofits, charities, social enterprises, benefit corporations)
Free for the first employee, then 25% off for up to 10 employees and free contractor management
Hiring Refugee Talent
Free for any refugee talent hired
Contractor Capabilities
Payments in 170+ countries
Exchange fees
$0
Locally compliant contracts
Tax document management
Localized guidance for hiring contractors in each country
EOR Capabilities
Owned entities
100% fully owned entities
Localized benefits package and administration
Ironclad IP and invention rights protection
Equity incentive planning support
Security
GDPR Compliant
SOC 2 Compliant
Integrations
Greenhouse
BambooHR
Rippling coming soon in Q4!
Papaya Global
Pricing
Contractors
Starts at $25 per contractor per month, minimum 50 contractors
Additional fees for contractors
$500-600 per month for companies with <50 contractors
Employees
Starts at $770 per employee per month, up to $1,000 based on country selection
Additional fees for employees
Extra fees from third-party partners, fees based on number of employees
Startups
Social Purpose Organizations (nonprofits, charities, social enterprises, benefit corporations)
Hiring Refugee Talent
Contractor Capabilities
Payments in 170+ countries
Exchange fees
$ Extra fees
Locally compliant contracts
Tax document management
Localized guidance for hiring contractors in each country
EOR Capabilities
Owned entities
No owned entities, fully reliant on third-party vendors. Learn the risks.
Localized benefits package and administration
Ironclad IP and invention rights protection
Equity incentive planning support
Security
GDPR Compliant
SOC 2 Compliant
Integrations
Greenhouse
BambooHR
Rippling coming soon in Q4!
Questions to ask when comparing global employment solutions
A provider may claim to support more than 180 countries, but their legal structure in each country could put your company at risk. Look for a provider that owns local legal entities in the countries where you’re hiring so you can offer your workers the best benefits and experience while protecting your investments abroad.
If the provider relies on local third parties to manage HR, payroll, and benefits, you can bet they are passing those costs on to you. Be sure to ask about the fee structure, minimums, and any hidden costs that may affect your hiring budget.
If you plan to hire both contractors and employees, it’s important to have a single platform that can scale with you as you grow. Look out for minimums and extra fees if you don’t meet them.
Your IP is your business. Some providers outsource HR and payroll administration to local third parties, which can cause you a lot of headaches by exposing your IP to risk. Be prepared to have local legal IP and invention rights experts review contracts with each third party to ensure maximum protection in each country.
Compare Papaya Global vs. Remote in more detail
Remote offers flat-rate pricing with zero hidden fees for employer of record services and for contractor management.
For full employees, you pay $299-599 for full access to Remote’s complete suite of global employment solutions. This includes global payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and 24/7 customer service.
You can also onboard and pay international contractors in more than 170 countries. Remote’s contractor management solution includes localized contracts, tax management, document management, and local guidance at no cost.
Remote does not charge any onboarding or offboarding fees.
Papaya Global’s pricing for full employees starts at $770 and goes up to $1,000 before accounting for extra fees. Pricing changes depending on the number of employees you plan to employ. There is also an onboarding fee for each employee, equal to an additional month’s payment.
For contractors, Papaya Global requires a minimum of 50 contractors for standalone services, plus hundreds of dollars in monthly fees, or at least $25 per contractor if you meet the minimum employee threshold on the platform.
Remote
Pricing
Contractors
Free contractor payments and invoicing in 170+ countries with zero exchange fees
Additional fees for contractors
No extra fees
Employees
Free for the first employee, then $299-$599 per employee/month based on country selection
Additional fees for employees
No extra fees
Startups
Free for the first employee, and 2 months free for all other employees for 12 months; free contractor management
Social Purpose Organizations (nonprofits, charities, social enterprises)
Free for the first employee, then 25% off for up to 10 employees and free contractor management
Papaya Global
Pricing
Contractors
Starts at $25 per contractor per month, minimum 50 contractors
Additional fees for contractors
$500-600 per month for companies with <50 contractors
Employees
Starts at $770 per employee per month, up to $1,000 based on country selection
Additional fees for employees
Extra fees from third-party partners, fees based on number of employees
Startups
Social Purpose Organizations (nonprofits, charities, social enterprises)
Remote has our own legal entities in every country where we operate, enabling us to provide comprehensive localized services with unmatched support for global employees.
Remote takes care of localized payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance wherever your team works. You never have to worry about paperwork with local authorities. Remote assists with visas and immigration as well.
Papaya Global does not own legal entities, instead relying on third parties to employ your workers. While this does allow Papaya Global to operate in more countries more quickly, the result is a more expensive service and an unreliable experience for your workforce. Papaya Global does not directly manage payroll, benefits, and taxes, instead relying on its partners. Unlike Remote, Papaya Global does not offer assistance with visas or immigration.
Remote offers free invoicing and payments for contractors in more than 170 countries with zero exchange fees. You can manage contractors and employees together in one platform, with localized contracts, tax management, document management, and expert guidance. We will meet you where you are today and help you scale as you expand globally.
Papaya Global also offers contractor management, but they require a minimum of 50 contractors for their standalone services. If you don’t meet the minimum, they charge an additional $500 to $600 per month on top of their monthly fees per contractor.
Remote takes the protection of your intellectual property seriously. We developed Remote IP Guard to provide you with peace of mind, no matter where your team members work. Our unique IP management and transfer process guarantees the maximum protections and security. Because we do not rely on third parties, your IP belongs to you from the beginning.
Papaya Global relies heavily on third parties for intellectual property transfers. Unlike Remote, your IP must pass from a third party to Papaya Global and then to you, or directly from a third party to you. You do not get to choose which company possesses your IP in the interim, and you receive no guarantee that the processes these third parties follow will provide you with the necessary protection under local laws.
Remote has focused on security from the beginning, which means we stay ahead of international data security standards to provide above and beyond protection.
We are GDPR and SOC 2 compliant and follow rigorous internal security measures to keep the data of your team and your company safe.
Papaya Global is also GDPR compliant. It is not currently SOC 2 compliant, though it does hold SOC 1 and ISO/27001 certification.
Remote’s modern, secure, cloud-based platform automates day-to-day HR tasks. As the employer of record (EOR), we are responsible for keeping your team compliant. You and your workers sign a contract with us, not with a random local third party, which enables us to guarantee best-in-class benefits, full IP protection, fast service, and fair pricing. Our network of HR and legal experts stays on top of ever-changing local regulations to ensure full compliance. Think of us as your on-the-ground HR team for your local employment needs.
Papaya Global claims to have a fully automated platform but is still heavily reliant on manual services. They aggregate services from local third-party providers, which means your international workers could be employed by a multitude of providers with differing security and compliance standards, IP protections, response times, and levels of indemnity. This structure can expose your company to risk.
Remote is local, no matter where your employees live and work. Our 24/7 support teams are spread across the globe, guaranteeing you receive the most comprehensive and informed service with every interaction.
Papaya Global, without local entities in its covered countries, relies on third-party experts to provide information relevant to your team members. Answers to important questions could take a few days as Papaya Global reaches out to its partner vendors before getting back to you. In addition, when your employees need assistance, Papaya Global may not be able to provide that assistance directly, creating multiple points of contact for your team.
* Competitive data on this page was collected as of June 24th, 2021 and is subject to change or update. Remote does not make any representations as to the completeness or accuracy of the information on this page.
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