“We regard Remote as a foremost and dependable partner in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success worldwide.”
Remote vs Papaya Global
Remote: built for people, not just payroll
If you worry about losing control and facing concealed charges from third-party outsourcing, then choose Remote and benefit from a 100% in-house infrastructure that delivers reliable compliance, dedicated support, and no upfront deposits.
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A 30% shorter time-to-hire with Remote EOR
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An increase of 12% in operational efficiency using Remote Payroll
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Onboarding is 2 weeks faster with Remote Contractor Management
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A 43% improvement in regulatory compliance when using Remote
Which option fits your business best — Remote or Papaya?
If you need an efficient payroll processing solution, Papaya could be suitable. However, for a complete end-to-end solution covering your entire global workforce, Remote is the better choice.
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.
A message from our customers
Join the customers who rely on Remote to transform their businesses.
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote removes that financial strain and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to prioritise growing our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“We manage monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll across several currencies around the world, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility in a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We partner with 460+ Contractors around the world. Without Remote, I would need to hire five or six full-time employees to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has certainly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a foremost and dependable partner in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success worldwide.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote removes that financial strain and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to prioritise growing our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“We manage monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll across several currencies around the world, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility in a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We partner with 460+ Contractors around the world. Without Remote, I would need to hire five or six full-time employees to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has certainly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a foremost and dependable partner in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has simplified our workflows and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success worldwide.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote removes that financial strain and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to prioritise growing our business with confidence and greater efficiency.”
“We manage monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll across several currencies around the world, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility in a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We partner with 460+ Contractors around the world. Without Remote, I would need to hire five or six full-time employees to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has certainly saved us both time and money.”
Compliance you can count on, service you can rely on
World-class service for worldwide teams
Unlike Papaya, we avoid partnering with third parties. Remote has run all operations in-house since day one.
Your trusted partner in compliance.
Enhance your payroll capabilities with Remote, whether you have an established payroll department.
Transparent, predictable pricing
Remote’s transparent price guarantee means no mandatory deposits, no third-party pass-through costs, and zero hidden fees.
Key features of Remote and Papaya, compared
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 in-country support teams to reduce risk and simplify local assistance.
100% in-house entity management with no outsourcing
Unlimited EOR indemnification covering Remote’s obligations for every Remote customer
'Watchtower' compliance hub to alert you to updates in international laws and regulations
With a robust HRIS and an integrated talent sourcing platform, Remote supports every stage of the employee lifecycle from hire to retire. For a true global employment partner, choose Remote.
Advertise 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 pool of remote workers.
Contact candidates effortlessly, add them to your hiring pipeline, and monitor their progress.
Papaya has a strong track record in international payroll but lacks the local footprint and the specialised knowledge of distributed experts. With Remote, you receive fast, dependable support paired with deep international market expertise.With Remote, you get fast, reliable support coupled with deep knowledge of international markets.
Specialist 24/7 support at no extra cost on any pricing plan
Industry-leading expertise from genuine local experts
A personalised, human onboarding experience
Papaya may be strong in payroll processing, yet managing global employment demands more than a dependable payments provider.
Because payroll is its primary focus, Papaya’s EOR and contractor management services are comparatively less mature.
At Remote, we recognise that a flexible Employer of Record (EOR) and a robust Contractor Management are equally important to international expansion as a reliable payroll system. We also have the dedicated in-house expertise and resources to support our industry-leading global employment solutions.
When you choose Remote, you are not simply purchasing another service provider — you are investing in a partnership.
Papaya vs Remote FAQs
Papaya specialises in global payroll software, whereas Remote provides a full global employment solution that includes HR and recruitment tools Papaya does not offer. Papaya depends on third-party partners for payroll, benefits, and tax management; Remote, by contrast, owns legal entities in each country it operates in, delivering 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.
Papaya Global is a prominent global payroll provider operating in many countries, but it does not own and manage all its legal entities, instead relying on third-party outsourcing. Remote operates a 100% owned entity infrastructure and, according to G2 reviews, is rated as a superior multi-country payroll provider to Papaya.
If you need an effective global payroll tool, Papaya may suffice; however, it lacks the specialised features and dedicated support of a comprehensive global employment platform like Remote. Remote’s ownership of legal entities also boosts service reliability and consistency across regions.
If you want a dedicated global HR partner rather than merely a payroll provider, choose Remote. Remote provides the expertise and resources companies need to expand internationally with confidence, including a comprehensive HRIS and a fully integrated job board to help you source, attract, and manage top global talent.
Ready to move from Papaya to Remote? You can be operational on Remote within 24 hours. To migrate to Remote, contact our onboarding team and we’ll guide you through every step of the process.