Remote is recognised as a leading and trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support in local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened further opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.
Remote versus Rippling
Remote: A global-first alternative to Rippling
If your plans require specialised global expertise 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 with Remote
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3x the number of countries covered compared to Rippling
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12% improvement in operational efficiency using Remote Payroll
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$10k in annual savings from using Remote's HRIS
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43% improvement in regulatory compliance with Remote
Remote is the preferred choice for global compliance
International expansion brings complexity, so you need a global employment platform to scale confidently. While Rippling provides a broad, catch-all HR suite, Remote is purpose-built to pay and manage a global workforce. You receive a product engineered to simplify country-specific compliance plus the backing of a support team of global employment experts.
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.
What our customers say
Join the customers that rely on Remote to transform their business.
“Had we been required to handle and co-ordinate all activities internally, our annual outlay would have been in excess of $500,000. Remote not only eases that financial pressure but also absorbs the operational load, allowing us to concentrate on expanding the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll across various currencies worldwide, giving our Finance Manager full oversight from a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We partner with more than 460 Contractors worldwide. Managing compliance, administration and payroll internally would have meant hiring five to six full-time staff. Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
Remote is recognised as a leading and trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support in local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened further opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.
“Had we been required to handle and co-ordinate all activities internally, our annual outlay would have been in excess of $500,000. Remote not only eases that financial pressure but also absorbs the operational load, allowing us to concentrate on expanding the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll across various currencies worldwide, giving our Finance Manager full oversight from a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We partner with more than 460 Contractors worldwide. Managing compliance, administration and payroll internally would have meant hiring five to six full-time staff. Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
Remote is recognised as a leading and trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support in local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened further opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.
“Had we been required to handle and co-ordinate all activities internally, our annual outlay would have been in excess of $500,000. Remote not only eases that financial pressure but also absorbs the operational load, allowing us to concentrate on expanding the business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll across various currencies worldwide, giving our Finance Manager full oversight from a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“We partner with more than 460 Contractors worldwide. Managing compliance, administration and payroll internally would have meant hiring five to six full-time staff. Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
What sets Remote apart?
Local HR expertise across 100+ countries
Rippling added an EOR to its broad range of HR services in 2023, while Remote has been delivering specialised global employment solutions for 5 years.
97% customer satisfaction
Remote maintains hundreds of in-house employment, tax and legal specialists around the world, providing specialist support and exact local market knowledge.
In-house operations you can rely on
Remote’s dedicated legal teams monitor changes to international law and regulation continuously, so customers can be confident they are hiring compliantly anywhere in the world.
Key features compared: Remote and Rippling
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.
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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.
Compare with other platforms
Tens of thousands of companies depend on Remote’s global footprint and unmatched in-house expertise to employ, contract, and pay people anywhere. Although Rippling provides broad features, its multi-purpose tool cannot address the specific complexities of global HR in the way Remote can.
Hire employees in at least 70 more countries than Rippling.
Consolidate all employee data into a single, dedicated global HR platform.
Access a library of expert global hiring guides, resources, and reports.
Remote was created because many other providers outsourced services and left compliance as an afterthought. Our distinctive approach means we avoid third parties — operating everything in-house from day one to deliver maximum compliance and minimum risk.
Ensure full compliance with local laws when hiring overseas.
Safeguard personal data such as salary figures, addresses, and bank details.
Maintain rigorous security through accredited policies and procedures
We have real people on the ground in every country we serve, so you receive fast, human support with the local market knowledge that a one-size-fits-all solution cannot provide. Don’t accept generalised support — get dedicated, specialist guidance at every step.
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 $699 per month.
Pay contractors through Remote for just $29 per month.
Remote is considered the leading global employment platform based on G2 reviews — comfortably outscoring every other competitor in the niche for customer satisfaction, including Rippling.
Where Rippling acts as the ‘allrounder’ of HR software, Remote’s strength lies in its localised expertise and depth of strategic support.
Remote gives you a comprehensive software platform purpose-built for multi-country teams. In addition, you get access to the knowledge and guidance of Remote’s team of international employment experts.
Global HR represents a small part of Rippling’s broad service set, whereas every element of Remote’s HR platform is deliberately designed to reduce the complexity of hiring, paying, and managing teams across countries.
Rippling presents a wide suite of features as part of its all-in-one HR solution, but global HR is a newer service added onto its existing product.
Remote has always been focused on enabling international expansion, with features tailored specifically for remote and hybrid team management.
When facing the intricacies of global recruitment — adapting to local employment laws, tax regulations and legal 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 embedded in the product to provide 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
Although many Rippling reviews highlight ease of use, a notable portion criticise the platform for poor customer support — limited availability and an emphasis on upselling rather than solving problems.
Remote, by contrast, is more than software: customers value the specialised, expert support included at no extra cost, with each business assigned a dedicated contact and 24/7 support via 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 swift, 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 does not include support and advice as standard — you may incur extra charges for legal counsel, HR advice and more — whereas with Remote, premium support does not depend on how much you pay.
Rippling vs Remote FAQs
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 $699/month (with no additional or hidden fees) while contractors can be onboarded and paid for just $29/month. All Remote’s prices are transparent and there are no hidden surprises.
Remote’s Employer of Record (EOR) service currently spans 100+ countries worldwide, providing broad access to global talent. Because Remote owns 100% of the entities it uses, customers retain full oversight and control with no risk of additional admin fees.
While 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 management solutions are tailored specifically for global employers, making Remote a more specialised, cost-effective option for companies aiming to scale internationally.
Switching from Rippling to Remote is straightforward, and our team can have you 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.