Remote: built for people, not just payroll

Remote provides in-platform compliance alerts and dedicated local support teams to lower risk and simplify country-specific assistance.

• 100% in-house entity management with no outsourcing

• Unlimited EOR indemnification covering Remote’s obligations for all customers

• 'Watchtower' compliance hub that alerts you to changes in international laws and regulations

Remote provides a feature-rich HRIS and an integrated talent sourcing platform that supports every stage of the employee lifecycle, from hire to retire. For a genuine global employment partner, select Remote.

• Post roles with exact location filters and remote-work criteria so only suitable candidates apply.

• Receive top candidates matched to your requirements instantly from our global database of remote workers.

• Easily contact candidates, add them to your hiring pipeline, and monitor their progress.

Papaya has a strong track record in international payroll, yet lacks the physical presence and specialist knowledge of a globally distributed expert team. With Remote, you receive prompt, dependable support combined with deep international market expertise.

• Specialist 24/7 support at no extra cost on any pricing plan

• Industry-leading expertise from authentic local experts

• A personalised, human onboarding experience

Papaya may perform well for payroll processing, but global employment complexities demand more than a dependable payments vendor.

Because payroll is Papaya’s central focus, its EOR and contractor management solutions are comparatively less mature.

At Remote, we recognise that a flexible Employer of Record (EOR) and robust Contractor Management Are equally vital for international expansion as an effective payroll system. We also have the in-house expertise and resources to support our industry-leading global employment solutions.

When you choose Remote, you are not merely hiring another service provider — you are investing in a partnership.

Papaya markets itself as a top multi-country payroll software, but even in this area the platform falls short of Remote in customer satisfaction and market presence.

Papaya specialises in global payroll software, whereas Remote provides a full global employment solution with HR and recruitment tools Papaya lacks. Papaya depends on third-party partners for payroll, benefits and tax administration, while Remote owns legal entities in every country it operates in, giving greater control and compliance.

Remote’s Employer of Record (EOR) service is priced at C$945/month per employee, while contractor management costs just C$39/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.

Although Papaya Global is a prominent payroll provider across many countries, it does not own and manage all legal entities and instead relies on third-party outsourcing. Remote runs a 100% owned entity infrastructure and is rated superior to Papaya as a multi-country payroll provider on G2.

Papaya can be suitable if you need a competent global payroll solution, but it lacks the dedicated features and specialist support found in a full global employment platform such as Remote. Remote’s ownership of legal entities further improves service reliability and consistency across regions.

If you want a dedicated global HR partner instead of only a payroll provider, choose Remote. Remote offers the expertise and resources businesses need to expand globally with confidence, including a comprehensive HRIS and an integrated job board to source, attract and manage top global talent.

Ready to migrate from Papaya to Remote? 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.