“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner 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 around the world.”
Remote versus Rippling
Remote: a global-first alternative to Rippling
If you require specialised global know-how and broader country coverage inside and outside the US, then choose Remote for an international employment platform that provides dedicated human support, compliance expertise and transparent pricing with no hidden add-on fees.
International businesses scale with Remote
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3x country coverage compared with Rippling
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12% increase in operational efficiency using Remote Payroll
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$10k USD in annual savings from using Remote's HRIS
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43% improvement in regulatory compliance with Remote
Remote is the preferred option for global compliance
Expanding internationally is complicated, so you need a global employment platform to scale effectively. Rippling provides an all-in-one HR toolkit, but Remote is purpose-built to employ and pay workers worldwide. The product streamlines compliance for individual countries and comes 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.
What our customers say
Join customers who rely on Remote to transform their businesses.
“Had we been forced to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have added well over $500,000 USD a year to our costs. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, twice a month and hourly in multiple currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has full oversight from a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. Keeping on top of compliance, administration and payroll would mean hiring five or six full-time staff. Remote has been a clear saver of both time and money for us.”
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner 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 around the world.”
“Had we been forced to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have added well over $500,000 USD a year to our costs. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, twice a month and hourly in multiple currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has full oversight from a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. Keeping on top of compliance, administration and payroll would mean hiring five or six full-time staff. Remote has been a clear saver of both time and money for us.”
“We regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner 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 around the world.”
“Had we been forced to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have added well over $500,000 USD a year to our costs. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“Our payroll runs monthly, twice a month and hourly in multiple currencies across the globe, and our finance manager has full oversight from a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. Keeping on top of compliance, administration and payroll would mean hiring five or six full-time staff. Remote has been a clear saver of both time and money for us.”
What sets Remote apart?
Local HR expertise across 100+ countries
Rippling added an EOR to its wide range of HR services in 2023, whereas Remote has been delivering focused global employment solutions for five years.
97% customer satisfaction
Remote has hundreds of in-house employment, tax and legal specialists worldwide, providing expert support with deep local market knowledge.
In-house operations you can trust
Remote’s dedicated legal teams monitor changes to international laws and regulations continuously, so customers can be confident they’re 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.
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 firms depend on Remote’s global presence and unmatched in-house expertise to hire, manage contractors, and pay people wherever they are. While Rippling provides broad functionality, its multi-purpose design can’t address the specific complexities of global HR the way Remote does.
You can hire employees in at least 70 more countries than with Rippling.
Bring all employee data together in a single, dedicated global HR platform.
Access a comprehensive library of expert hiring guides, resources and reports for global markets.
Remote was created because many other providers outsource operations, which can leave compliance as an afterthought. Our different approach keeps everything in-house from the start, avoiding third‑party reliance and reducing compliance risk.
Ensure full compliance with local laws when hiring abroad.
Protect personal data including salary details, addresses and bank information.
Maintain strict security through accredited policies and procedures
We have real people 'on the ground' in every country we operate in — so you get prompt, human support backed by local market insight that one-size-fits-all solutions can’t provide. Don’t accept generic assistance — receive specialist guidance at every stage.
Access 24/7 support at no extra cost, regardless of the pricing plan you choose.
Deal with real people rather than an anonymous web portal.
Receive personal onboarding from a dedicated customer implementation expert.
Only Remote offers fair pricing and a satisfaction guarantee — we don’t bill for inactive users, integrations or expenses, and we’ll refund all EOR management fees in the first 90 days if you’re not satisfied. By contrast, Rippling’s pricing can be opaque, without a promise of a predictable, transparent bill.
Make global employment simpler with fully transparent pricing.
Hire an employee in any country we support for just NZ$1,155 per month.
Pay contractors through Remote for just NZ$48 per month.
Remote is widely regarded as the leading global employment platform on G2, outperforming competitors in customer satisfaction, including Rippling.
Rippling may be the 'allrounder' in HR software, but Remote’s depth of localised expertise and strategic support is unrivalled.
Remote provides a comprehensive software platform built specifically for multi-country teams. In addition, you gain access to the knowledge and guidance of Remote’s team of international employment experts.
Global HR is only a small part of Rippling’s broader suite, whereas every feature of Remote’s HR platform has been designed to reduce the complexity of hiring, paying and managing across borders.
Rippling offers a wide feature set in its all-in-one HR solution, yet global HR is a recently added service on top of its existing product.
Remote has long focused on supporting international growth, with features tailored for remote and hybrid team management.
When handling global recruitment complexities — adapting to local employment laws, tax rules and legal compliance — you need a dedicated expert partner.
Remote’s dedicated onboarding specialists can get you started in minutes.
Local market expertise is embedded within the product to give strategic guidance on where and how to hire best
We manage compliance obligations for you, so you can reduce risk and expand globally with confidence
Remote prioritises security throughout the employment process, with robust IP and data protection measures
Although many reviews praise Rippling’s ease of use, a notable portion criticise its customer support — citing limited availability and a focus on upselling rather than solving problems.
Remote, by contrast, is more than software: customers value our specialised, expert support included at no extra cost, with each company assigned a dedicated contact and 24/7 support via chat or email.
What does that mean for you and your team?
You always have a real person’s email address to contact for quick, human support.
You keep 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 depend on fast, efficient problem resolution.
You don’t pay anything extra for this level of personalised support.
How does that compare to Rippling?
Support is limited to admins and isn’t available directly to employees.
You only gain access to support after wiring funds to Rippling.
Terminated employees don’t have access to support.
Implementation can also cost you an additional $10,000 USD.
Rippling’s service doesn’t include standard support and advice — so you may pay extra for legal counsel, HR advice and more — whereas Remote’s top-tier support isn’t linked to how much you spend.
Rippling vs Remote FAQs
It’s hard to compare prices with Rippling because they don’t publish costs up front, so transparency about total spend is limited. With Remote, each EOR employee costs NZ$1,155/month (with no additional or hidden fees), while contractors can be onboarded and paid for just NZ$48/month. All Remote’s prices are transparent and there are no hidden surprises.
Remote’s Employer of Record (EOR) service currently covers 100+ countries worldwide, giving broad access to global talent. Because Remote owns 100% of the entities it uses, customers retain full oversight and control with no risk of extra administrative fees.
Rippling covers many HR areas, but it’s not a dedicated global employment platform like Remote. Remote’s purpose-built EOR, contractor management and payroll solutions are tailored to global employers, making it a more specialised and cost-effective option for companies scaling 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 leave Rippling behind and begin onboarding your employees with Remote straight away.