- 30%
reduction in time to hire with Remote EOR
- 12%
increase in operational efficiency with Remote Payroll
- 2 weeks
faster onboarding with Remote Contractor Management
- 43%
improvement in regulatory compliance using Remote
Compliance you can count on, service you can rely on
World-class service for worldwide teams
Papaya primarily focuses on global payroll, while Remote’s specialist expertise covers the entire global hiring lifecycle.
Your trusted partner in compliance.
Unlike Papaya, we never work with third-party partners. Remote has run all operations in-house from day one.
Transparent, predictable pricing
Remote’s transparent price guarantee means no mandatory deposits, no third-party pass-through costs, and zero hidden fees.
Does Remote or Papaya suit your business best?
Looking for an efficient payroll processing solution? Papaya might be the answer. But if you’re in the market for an end-to-end solution for your entire global workforce, you need Remote.
Remote
Papaya
The experts in global HR
Remote delivers leading global payroll alongside an comprehensive global HR suite
“Specialists” in global payroll
Papaya offers a competent payroll product
100% owned entity infrastructure
Remote manages all entities in-house with no third-party outsourcing
Third-party partner network
With Papaya, you’re paying for a network of third-party partners, with no direct line to the team employing your people
Built-in tools for global hiring
Recruit simplifies global hiring with powerful sourcing tools and clear guidance to help you find top talent.
Limited suite of talent services
Papaya covers only part of the employment lifecycle without any recruitment or onboarding tools.
Key features of Remote and Papaya, compared
Remote | Papaya | |
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100% ownership and operation of all entities At Remote, we don’t work with any third-parties to outsource services or manage entities — ensuring one consistent, global experience. | ||
No upfront deposits by default Remote only requests reserves when absolutely | ||
Dedicated mobile app Remote users describe the in-built employee mobile app as “a great plus”, allowing seamless expense management, time-off tracking, and more. | ||
Equity tools to issue grants to your team Remote is the only global HR platform which allows companies to issue equity to their team members. | ||
Complete HRIS solution | ||
Built-in tools for simplified global hiring Remote Recruit's powerful sourcing tools and real-time talent insights to help you find top talent quickly. | ||
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Compliance at our core, always
Comprehensive global workforce management
Unrivaled support from global experts
Global expertise that goes beyond the payroll cycle
Beating Papaya at its own game…
Compliance at our core, always
Remote offers in-platform compliance flagging and dedicated in-country support teams, helping reduce risk and streamline local support. Our fully in-house EOR network allows for greater control and consistency. By contrast, Papaya operates a third-party partner model, which may require more coordination on the customer’s side.
Discover Remote’s compliance credentials
Comprehensive global workforce management
With a feature-packed HRIS and integrated talent sourcing platform, Remote covers every step of the employee lifecycle from hire to retire. For a true global employment partner, choose Remote.
Post jobs with precise location filters and remote work criteria, encouraging only relevant candidates apply.
Instantly receive top candidates tailored to your job requirements from our global database of remote workers.
Seamlessly contact candidates, add them to your hiring pipeline, and track their status.
Unrivaled support from global experts
Papaya has a solid record in international payroll, but lacks the physical footprint and know-how of dedicated, globally-distributed experts. With Remote, you get fast, reliable support coupled with deep knowledge of international markets.
Global expertise that goes beyond the payroll cycle
Papaya might excel at payroll processing, but the complexities of global employment require more than just a reliable payment provider.
With payroll as their primary focus, Papaya’s EOR and contractor management offerings are less developed by comparison.
At Remote, we know a flexible Employer of Record (EOR) and robust Contractor Management are just as crucial to international growth as an effective payroll system. And we have the dedicated, in-house expertise and resources to match our industry-leading global employment solutions.
When you choose Remote, you’re not just paying for another service provider — you’re investing in a partnership.
Remote outperforms Papaya on payroll
Papaya positions itself as a leading multi-country payroll software solution, but even in its so-called area of expertise the platform trails behind Remote for customer satisfaction and market presence.
Papaya vs Remote FAQs
Papaya is a specialist global payroll software provider, while Remote is a dedicated global employment solution, offering HR and recruitment tools that Papaya does not. Papaya relies on third-party partners for payroll, benefits, and tax management, whereas Remote owns legal entities in each country of operation, providing greater control and compliance.
Remote’s Employer of Record (EOR) service is priced at $599/month per employee, while contractor management costs just $29/month. Papaya’s prices are comparable, but you’re likely to pay additional third-party costs and transaction fees. Remote’s fair price guarantee ensures maximum cost-efficiency and transparency.
While Papaya Global is a leading global payroll provider that operates in multiple countries, it doesn’t own and manage all its legal entities — instead relying on third-party outsourcing. Remote operates a 100% owned entity infrastructure, and is rated as a superior multi-country payroll provider to Papaya based on G2 reviews.
Papaya is fine if you’re looking for an effective global payroll solution, but the tool lacks the dedicated features and specialist support of a comprehensive global employment platform like Remote. Remote’s ownership of legal entities also enhances service reliability and consistency across regions.
If you’re looking for a dedicated global HR partner rather than just a payroll provider, opt for Remote. Remote has the dedicated expertise and resources for companies looking to go global with confidence, including a comprehensive HRIS and a fully integrated job board to help you source, attract and manage the best global talent.
Ready to migrate from Papaya to Remote? and you can be up and running on Remote in just 24 hours. To migrate to Remote, contact our onboarding team and we’ll guide you through every step of the process.
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