Remote versus Rippling
If your organisation requires specialised international expertise and broader country coverage both inside and beyond the US, then choose Remote — an international employment platform that delivers dedicated human support, compliance expertise and transparent pricing with no hidden add-on charges.
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3x the countries covered compared with Rippling
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12% uplift 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
Join the customers who rely on Remote to transform their operations.
“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager can see everything in a single platform. Remote made this possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager can see everything in a single platform. Remote made this possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly across several currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager can see everything in a single platform. Remote made this possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
In 2023 Rippling incorporated an EOR into its extensive HR offering, while Remote has been providing specialised global employment solutions for five years.
Remote has hundreds of in-house employment, tax and legal specialists across the globe, delivering specialist support grounded in precise local market knowledge.
Remote’s in-house legal teams continuously monitor international law and regulatory changes so customers can be confident they are hiring compliantly, anywhere in the world.
Tens of thousands of companies depend on Remote’s international footprint and unmatched in-house expertise to employ, contract and pay people anywhere in the world. While Rippling offers a wide range of features, its multi-purpose design cannot address the particular complexities of global HR in the same way Remote can.
Hire employees in at least 70 more countries than Rippling.
Bring all your employee data together within a single, purpose-built global HR platform.
Access a library of expert global hiring guides, resources, and reports.
Remote was created because other vendors outsourced services, which often made compliance secondary. Our distinctive approach avoids reliance on third parties — we operate everything in-house from day one, delivering maximum compliance and minimum risk.
Ensure full compliance with local laws when hiring across borders.
Protect personal information including salary figures, addresses, and bank details.
Maintain rigorous security via accredited policies and procedures
We maintain real people ‘on the ground’ in every country we operate in — so you receive prompt, human support backed by local market expertise that a one-size-fits-all provider cannot offer. Do not accept generic support — secure specialist, dedicated guidance at every stage.
Access 24/7 support at no extra cost, regardless of which pricing plan you choose.
Connect with real people instead of 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 $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.
Rippling may be the 'allrounder' of HR software, but Remote’s depth of localised expertise and strategic support is unrivalled.
Remote provides a comprehensive software platform purpose-built for multi-country teams, together with access to the knowledge and guidance of Remote’s team of international employment experts.
Global HR is one small component among Rippling’s many services; by contrast, every facet of Remote’s HR platform has been carefully designed to minimise the complexity of hiring, paying and managing across countries.
Rippling presents an extensive feature set as part of its all-in-one HR solution, yet global HR is a recently added service layered on top of Rippling’s existing product.
Remote has consistently concentrated on enabling international expansion, with features crafted specifically for remote and hybrid team management.
When you are dealing with the complexities 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 have you up and running within minutes.
Local market expertise is embedded in the product to provide strategic guidance on where and how best to hire
We handle compliance obligations on your behalf so you can reduce risk and expand globally with confidence
Remote prioritises security throughout the employment lifecycle, with robust IP and data protection mechanisms
Although many Rippling reviews highlight its ease of use, numerous users cite weak customer support as a chief drawback — limited availability and a tendency to focus on upselling rather than solving issues.
By contrast, Remote is more than software: customers value the specialised, expert support we provide at no extra charge, with each business assigned a dedicated contact and 24/7 support available by chat or email.
What does this mean for your organisation and team?
You always have a named person’s email address to contact for prompt, human support.
You retain a single point of contact throughout your journey with Remote (our customer support team maintains a 95% retention rate).
You, your team, and former employees can depend on quick, effective problem resolution.
You pay absolutely nothing extra for this personalised level of support.
How does this compare with Rippling?
Support is restricted to admins and is not available directly to employees.
Access to support is granted only after you have wired funds to Rippling.
Terminated employees do not have access to support.
Implementation may incur an additional $10,000.
Rippling’s service often excludes standard support and advice — which means you will incur extra fees for legal counsel, HR guidance, and more — whereas with Remote, top-tier support is not tied to 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 $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 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.
Rippling’s platform addresses many HR areas but is not a dedicated global employment solution like Remote. Remote’s purpose-built EOR, contractor management services, and payroll management offerings are tailored specifically to global employers, making Remote a more specialised, cost-effective solution for organisations that want to scale internationally.
Switching from Rippling to Remote is straightforward, and our team can onboard you onto the Remote platform within 24 hours. Simplyget in touchand you can bid farewell to Rippling and begin onboarding your employees with Remote promptly.
Expanding internationally involves multiple complexities, so you need a global employment platform to scale effectively. While Rippling provides a broad HR toolkit, Remote has been engineered specifically to pay and manage a global workforce. The product simplifies country-specific compliance and pairs you with 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.
Global companies grow with Remote
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.
