Remote vs Papaya Global

Remote: built for people, not just payroll

Ifyou’re worried about losing control or encountering hidden charges from outsourced third parties, choose Remote for a 100% in-house infrastructure that delivers consistent compliance, dedicated support, and no upfront deposits.

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Global companies grow with Remote

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30% faster time to hire with Remote EOR

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12% improvement in operational efficiency with Remote Payroll

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Onboarding is 2 weeks faster with Remote Contractor Management

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43% boost in regulatory compliance with Remote

Which better suits your business — Remote or Papaya?

Searching for an efficient payroll processor? Papaya could meet that need. However, for a complete end-to-end solution that covers your entire global workforce, Remote is the superior choice.

The experts in global HR

The experts in global HR

Remote delivers leading global payroll alongside an comprehensive global HR suite.

“Specialists” in global payroll

“Specialists” in global payroll

Papaya offers a competent payroll product.

100% owned entity infrastructure

100% owned entity infrastructure

Remote manages all entities in-house with no third-party outsourcing.

Third-party partner network

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

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

Limited suite of talent services

Papaya covers only part of the employment lifecycle without any recruitment or onboarding tools.

A word from our customers

Join the customers who rely on Remote to transform their business.

“We regard Remote as a prominent, dependable partner in this sector. Their expert support for local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified how we operate and has unlocked additional opportunities to grow and succeed internationally.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior global mobility and Remote hiring manager

“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance

“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors around the globe. To manage compliance, administration and payroll effectively, I would need to hire five or six full-time staff. Remote has certainly saved us both time and money.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenHomeProject founder and CEO

“We regard Remote as a prominent, dependable partner in this sector. Their expert support for local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified how we operate and has unlocked additional opportunities to grow and succeed internationally.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior global mobility and Remote hiring manager

“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance

“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors around the globe. To manage compliance, administration and payroll effectively, I would need to hire five or six full-time staff. Remote has certainly saved us both time and money.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenHomeProject founder and CEO

“We regard Remote as a prominent, dependable partner in this sector. Their expert support for local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified how we operate and has unlocked additional opportunities to grow and succeed internationally.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior global mobility and Remote hiring manager

“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of Finance

“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors around the globe. To manage compliance, administration and payroll effectively, I would need to hire five or six full-time staff. Remote has certainly saved us both time and money.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenHomeProject founder and CEO

Reliable compliance and service you can depend on

World-class service for global teams

Whereas Papaya uses external partners, we avoid third-party arrangements. Remote has operated all functions in-house since day one.

Your trusted compliance partner.

Enhance your payroll capabilities with Remote, whether your payroll department is already well established.

Transparent, predictable pricing

Remote’s transparent price guarantee eliminates required deposits, third-party pass-through charges, and any hidden fees.

Key features compared: Remote and Papaya

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 necessary, so you can maximizeyour cash flow.

Unlimited indemnity coverage

With Remote’s third-party indemnity coverage, you’re fully protected when using our services.

Dedicated CSM for every customer

Every one of Remote’s EOR customers gets access to their own dedicated support.

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

Remote’s HRIS handles all PTO, time and attendance, employee admin, and expense management, which Papaya doesn’t.

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.

Compare with other platforms

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

Papaya vs Remote FAQs

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.