Comparing Remote and Rippling
If your organisation requires specialist global knowledge and broader country coverage both inside and outside the US, then choose Remote for an international employment platform that offers dedicated human support, compliance, expertise and transparent pricing without hidden add-on costs.
Global companies expand using Remote
Three times
3x country coverage compared with Rippling
Twelve per cent
12% improvement in operational efficiency with Remote payroll
Savings of $0k
$10k in annual savings from using Remote's HRIS
Forty-three per cent
43% improvement in regulatory compliance using Remote
Expanding internationally brings complexity, so you need a global employment platform designed to support scaling. Whereas Rippling provides a broad HR suite, Remote is purpose-built to pay and manage an international workforce. You receive a solution crafted to simplify country-specific compliance and the backing of a support team made up of global employment specialists.
Wide country coverage
Hire employees in 90+ countries, over 60 more than Rippling.
Better for US domestic HR
If you only have team members in the US, Rippling is a strong choice.
Dedicated global expertise
Specialist global HR advisors to partner with and support your unique needs.
Self-serve support
Ideal if you're looking for an off-the-shelf solution, though support comes at an additional cost.
Fast, fuss-free employment
Remote's global operations ensure we're able to hire, manage and pay your team at speed.
Complex automation workflows
Automation builder enables very advanced custom workflows.
Join the customers that rely on Remote to transform their businesses.
“We regard Remote as a foremost and dependable partner in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for international growth and success.”
“If we were to handle and co-ordinate every task internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process monthly, twice-monthly and hourly payroll in several different currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has consolidated oversight on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We work with 460+ contractors around the world. Otherwise I would have to employ five or six full-time staff to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a foremost and dependable partner in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for international growth and success.”
“If we were to handle and co-ordinate every task internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process monthly, twice-monthly and hourly payroll in several different currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has consolidated oversight on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We work with 460+ contractors around the world. Otherwise I would have to employ five or six full-time staff to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a foremost and dependable partner in this field. Their specialist assistance with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for international growth and success.”
“If we were to handle and co-ordinate every task internally, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our shoulders, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process monthly, twice-monthly and hourly payroll in several different currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has consolidated oversight on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We work with 460+ contractors around the world. Otherwise I would have to employ five or six full-time staff to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
Rippling introduced an EOR into its wide-ranging HR offering in 2023, while Remote has been providing specialist global employment solutions for five years.
Remote employs hundreds of in-house employment, tax and legal professionals around the world, delivering specialist support grounded in local market expertise.
Remote’s legal teams work in-house to monitor changes to international laws and regulations continuously, so customers can be confident they are hiring compliantly anywhere in the world.
Inclusive pricing with no additional costs- Remote’s fair price guarantee means no commitments or hidden fees. Rippling doesn’t publish its prices.
No upfront deposits by default- Remote only requests depositrequirements when absolutelynecessary, so you can maximizeyour cash flow.
EOR country coverage- Remote's EOR product has been leading the market for five years, and is available in over 100 countries.
100+
40
50+ payroll engines across the globe- At Remote, we operate our own payroll engines, giving us industry leading 99.43% payroll accuracy.
Unlimited indemnity coverage- Remote’s terms of service ensure you’re fully protected when using our services.
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.
Built-in talent network for simplified global hiring- Remote Recruit's powerful sourcing tools and real-time talent insights help you find top talent quickly.
Tens of thousands of companies depend on Remote’s international presence and unmatched in-house expertise to employ, contract and pay people anywhere. Although Rippling offers broad functionality, as an all-in-one tool it cannot tackle the particular complexities of global HR in the same way Remote can.
Hire employees in at least 70 more countries than Rippling.
Consolidate all employee records into a single, dedicated global HR platform.
Benefit from a library of expert global hiring guides, resources and reports.
We created Remote because other providers frequently outsourced services, leaving compliance as an afterthought. Our in-house approach means we do not rely on third parties — we manage everything internally from day one to maximise compliance and reduce risk.
Ensure full compliance with local laws when hiring overseas.
Safeguard personal data such as salary figures, addresses and bank details.
Maintain robust security through accredited policies and procedures
We have real people on the ground in every country we serve — so you get prompt, human support accompanied by local market insight you won’t find with one-size-fits-all providers. Don’t accept generic assistance — receive specialist guidance at every stage.
Access 24/7 support at no extra cost, no matter what pricing plan you select.
Connect with real people, not a faceless web portal.
Experience personal, human onboarding with a customer implementation expert.
Only Remote provides fair pricing and a satisfaction guarantee — we don’t charge for inactive users, integrations, or expenses, and we offer a full refund on all EOR management fees in the first 90 days if you’re not satisfied. In comparison, the Rippling pricing model is shrouded in mystery, with no guarantee of a predictable, transparent invoice.
Simplify global employment with fully transparent pricing.
Hire an employee in any country we support for just £559 per month.
Pay contractors through Remote for just £23 per month.
Remote is widely regarded as the leading global employment platform on G2, comfortably scoring higher for customer satisfaction than other vendors in this space, including Rippling.
Where Rippling acts as an all-round HR tool, Remote’s depth of localised expertise and strategic support is unmatched.
Remote provides a comprehensive platform purpose-built for multi-country teams, together with the knowledge and guidance of Remote’s international employment experts.
Global HR represents just one function among Rippling’s many services, whereas every element of Remote’s HR platform has been purposefully designed to reduce the complexity of hiring, paying and managing across borders.
Rippling offers a wide feature set as part of its all-in-one HR solution, but global HR is a newer capability layered onto its existing platform.
Remote has always concentrated on enabling international growth, with features tailored for remote and hybrid team management.
When navigating global recruitment — local employment law, tax rules and compliance — you want a dedicated expert partner at your side.
Remote’s dedicated onboarding specialists will get you started in minutes.
Our local market expertise is built into the product to give you strategic guidance on where and how best to hire
We manage compliance obligations on your behalf, so you can minimise risk and grow globally with confidence
Remote prioritises security at every stage of the employment process, with rock-solid IP and data protection mechanisms
While many of Rippling’s reviews praise its ease of use, a notable number flag poor customer support as a major weakness — citing limited availability and a tendency to prioritise upselling over resolving issues.
Remote, by contrast, is more than software: customers value the specialist, expert support we include at no extra cost, with every business assigned a dedicated contact and 24/7 support available by chat or email.
What does this mean for you and your team?
You always have a real person’s email to contact for fast, human support.
You have one point of contact throughout your journey with Remote (our customer support team has a 95% retention rate).
You, your team, and former employees can rely on rapid, efficient problem resolution.
You pay absolutely nothing extra for this level of personalised support.
How does this compare to Rippling?
Support is for admins only and unavailable directly to employees.
Access to support is only available when you’ve wired funds to Rippling.
There’s no access to support for terminated employees.
Implementation can end up costing you an extra $10,000.
Rippling’s service doesn’t even include support and advice as standard — meaning you’ll pay additional costs for legal counsel, HR advice, and more — while with Remote, first-rate support doesn’t depend on how much you pay.
Pricing comparisons with Rippling are difficult because the platform doesn’t publish its costs up-front, meaning there’s little transparency over what you’ll pay. With Remote, each EOR employee costs £559/month (with no additional or hidden fees) while contractors can be onboarded and paid for just £23/month. All Remote’s prices are transparent and there are no hidden surprises.
Remote’s Employer of Record (EOR) service currently covers over 100+ countries worldwide, providing extensive access to global talent. And because Remote owns 100% of the entities it uses, its customers have complete oversight and control, and no risk of additional admin fees.
Although Rippling’s platform covers many HR areas, it is not a dedicated global employment solution like Remote. Remote’s purpose-built EOR, contractor management services and payroll solutions are tailored specifically to international employers, making Remote a more specialised and cost-effective option for companies looking to scale overseas.
Switching from Rippling to Remote is straightforward, and our team can help you be set up on the Remote platform within 24 hours. Simplyget in touchand you can say goodbye to Rippling and start onboarding your employees with Remote in no time.
