“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
Remote vs Rippling
Remote: the global-first Rippling alternative
If you require specialised global know‑how 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 firms grow with Remote
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3x Country coverage compared with Rippling
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12% rise 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 is complicated, so you need a global employment platform to support growth. Where Rippling provides an all-in-one HR tool, Remote has been engineered to employ and pay teams worldwide. You receive a product that simplifies country-specific compliance plus the backing of a support team of global employment experts.
Wide country coverage
Hire employees in 90+ countries.
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 help us hire, manage and pay your team at speed.
Complex automation workflows
Automation builder enables very advanced custom workflows.
A note from our customers
Join customers who rely on Remote to transform their business.
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything 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 growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything 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 growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader in this field. Their specialist help with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and success across the world.”
“Had we needed to manage and co-ordinate everything 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 growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Payroll is handled monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several different currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has full visibility on a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen.”
“Our organisation works with over 460 Contractors around the world. To manage compliance, administration and payroll we would have had to employ five or six people full time; Remote has clearly saved us both time and money.”
What sets Remote apart?
Local HR expertise across 100+ countries
Rippling introduced an EOR to its wide HR offering in 2023, whereas Remote has supplied specialised global employment solutions for five years.
97% customer satisfaction
Remote has hundreds of in-house employment, tax and legal specialists worldwide, providing specialist support with detailed local market expertise.
In-house operations you can rely on
Remote’s dedicated legal teams constantly monitor changes in international law and regulation so customers can be confident they are hiring compliantly anywhere in the world.
Key features of Remote and Rippling compared
Inclusive pricing with no additional costs—Remote’s fair price guarantee means no commitments or hidden fees. Rippling doesn’t publish its prices.
Transparent, all-in pricing with no hidden fees.
EOR country coverage—Hire through Remote EOR in 90+ countries.
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Uncapped indemnification for Remote’s EOR and COR obligations.
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.
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Discover the #1 global HR platform
Tens of thousands of businesses depend on Remote’s global footprint and exceptional in-house expertise to employ, contract and pay people wherever they are. Although Rippling provides broad functionality, as a multi-purpose tool it cannot address the specific complexities of international HR in the way Remote does.
Hire employees in at least 70 more countries than Rippling.
Bring all employee data together in a single global HR platform.
Access a library of expert global hiring guides, resources and reports.
We created Remote because other providers commonly outsourced services, leaving compliance as an afterthought. Our distinct compliance approach means we don’t depend on third parties — we run everything in-house from the start, which ensures maximum compliance and minimal 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 operate in — so you receive prompt human support with local market insight you won’t find in a one-size-fits-all offering. Don’t accept generalised help — receive dedicated specialist guidance at every stage.
Access 24/7 support at no extra cost, regardless of which pricing plan you choose.
Connect with real people rather than a faceless web portal.
Receive personal, human onboarding from 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 €645 per month.
Pay contractors through Remote for just €27 per month.
Remote is regarded as the leading global employment platform on G2 reviews — comfortably scoring higher than every competitor in the niche for customer satisfaction, including Rippling.
Although Rippling acts as an ‘allrounder’ in HR software, Remote’s localised expertise and level of strategic support are unrivalled.
Remote provides a comprehensive software platform purpose-built for multi-country teams. You also gain access to the knowledge and guidance of Remote’s team of international employment experts.
Global HR is a small part of Rippling’s many services, whereas every element of Remote’s HR platform is designed to reduce the complexity of hiring, paying and managing across borders.
Rippling offers a broad feature set in its all-in-one HR solution, yet global HR is a recent addition layered onto Rippling’s existing product.
Remote has long been focused on supporting international expansion, offering features specifically tailored for remote and hybrid team management.
When navigating the complexities of global recruitment — including local employment laws, tax rules and legal compliance — you need a dedicated expert partner.
Remote’s dedicated onboarding specialists will have you up and running within minutes.
Our local market expertise is embedded in the product to offer strategic guidance on where and how to hire best
We handle compliance obligations for you, helping to minimise risk as you expand globally with confidence
Remote prioritises security throughout the employment lifecycle, with robust IP and data protection measures
Although many Rippling reviews commend its ease of use, a notable portion criticise the platform’s customer support — citing limited availability and a tendency to prioritise upselling above problem-solving.
Remote, on the other hand, is more than a software solution: our customers love the specialised, expert support we offer at no extra cost, with every business assigned their own dedicated contact and support available 24/7 via chat or email.
What does this mean for you and your team?
You always have a real person’s email to contact for prompt, human support.
You retain a single point of contact throughout your time with Remote (our customer support team has a 95% retention rate).
You, your team and former employees can count on rapid, effective problem resolution.
You pay absolutely nothing extra for this level of personalised support.
How does this compare with 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 may end up costing you an additional $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.
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 €645/month (with no additional or hidden fees) while contractors can be onboarded and paid for just €27/month. All Remote’s prices are transparent and there are no hidden surprises.
Remote’s Employer of Record (EOR) service currently covers more than 100 countries worldwide, giving wide access to global talent. Because Remote owns 100% of the entities it uses, customers have full oversight and control and no exposure to extra 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 to global employers, making Remote a more specialised, cost-effective choice for companies looking to scale internationally.
Moving 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 leave Rippling behind and begin onboarding your employees with Remote straight away.
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