Remote vs Rippling
If you require specialist international expertise and broader country coverage both within and beyond the US, then choose Remote for an international employment platform providing dedicated human support, compliance expertise and clear pricing with no hidden add-on costs.
Global companies grow with Remote
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3x Country coverage versus Rippling
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12% increase in operational efficiency from Remote Payroll
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$10k in annual savings reported from using Remote's HRIS
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43% improvement in regulatory compliance achieved with Remote
International expansion involves many complexities, so you require a global employment platform to scale effectively. Whereas Rippling provides a broad HR suite, Remote is purpose-built to hire, pay and manage employees worldwide. The platform streamlines country-specific compliance and pairs you with a team 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 who rely on Remote to transform their business.
“We regard Remote as a leading, trusted partner in this field. The expert support they offer in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our workflows and unlocked greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
Were we to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 USD more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our team, allowing us to focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility from a single consolidated platform. With Remote, this becomes possible.”
“We engage 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to take on five to six full-time staff to handle compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a leading, trusted partner in this field. The expert support they offer in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our workflows and unlocked greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
Were we to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 USD more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our team, allowing us to focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility from a single consolidated platform. With Remote, this becomes possible.”
“We engage 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to take on five to six full-time staff to handle compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a leading, trusted partner in this field. The expert support they offer in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our workflows and unlocked greater opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
Were we to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 USD more each year. Remote not only removes that financial strain but also lifts the operational burden from our team, allowing us to focus on growing the business with confidence and efficiency.
“Payroll is processed monthly, twice-monthly and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility from a single consolidated platform. With Remote, this becomes possible.”
“We engage 460+ Contractors worldwide. Otherwise, I would have to take on five to six full-time staff to handle compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
Rippling introduced an EOR into its wider HR offering in 2023, whereas Remote has provided specialised global employment solutions for five years.
Remote maintains hundreds of in-house employment, tax and legal specialists worldwide, providing focused support with deep local market expertise.
Remote's in-house legal teams continuously monitor changes to international laws and regulations so customers can be confident they are hiring compliantly across jurisdictions.
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.
Tens of thousands of companies depend on Remote's international footprint and unrivalled in-house expertise to employ, contract and pay people around the world. While Rippling provides broad functionality, its multi-purpose nature cannot address the specific complexities of global HR to the same extent as Remote.
Hire employees in at least 70 additional countries compared with Rippling.
Consolidate all employee data within a single global HR platform.
Access a library of expert global hiring guides, resources and reports.
Remote was created because other providers outsourced key functions, leaving compliance as an afterthought. Our approach is different: we never rely on third parties and operate everything in-house from the start to ensure maximum compliance and minimal risk.
Ensure full compliance with local laws when hiring abroad.
Protect personal data, including salaries, addresses and bank details.
Maintain robust security via accredited policies and procedures
We have real people on the ground in every country we operate in — so you receive prompt, human support backed by local market knowledge not found in one-size-fits-all solutions. Don’t accept generalised support — receive dedicated, specialist guidance at each step.
Access 24/7 support at no extra cost, regardless of which pricing plan you choose.
Engage with real people, not an impersonal web portal.
Receive personalised, human onboarding with a customer implementation expert.
Only Remote offers fair pricing and a satisfaction guarantee — we do not bill for inactive users, integrations or expenses, and we provide a full refund on all EOR management fees within the first 90 days if you are not satisfied. By contrast, Rippling’s pricing lacks transparency and offers no guarantee of a predictable invoice.
Simplify global employment with fully transparent pricing.
Hire an employee in any country we support for just S$940 per month.
Pay contractors through Remote for just $29 USD per month.
Based on G2 reviews, Remote is widely regarded as the leading global employment platform — outperforming competitors in customer satisfaction, Rippling included.
Although Rippling positions itself as an all-round HR solution, Remote's depth of localised expertise and strategic support remains unmatched.
Remote provides a comprehensive software platform purpose-built for multi-country teams. You also gain access to Remote's international employment experts.
Global HR is one small component of Rippling’s broader offering; by contrast, every element of Remote’s HR platform is engineered to reduce the complexity of hiring, paying and managing across countries.
Rippling offers a broad suite in its all-in-one HR product, but global HR is an add-on service layered onto that existing platform.
Remote has always been tightly focused on enabling international expansion, with features tailored for remote and hybrid team management.
When handling global recruitment complexities — local employment laws, tax rules and legal compliance — you need a dedicated expert partner.
Remote’s dedicated onboarding specialists can get you started within minutes.
Local market expertise is embedded in the product to provide strategic guidance on where and how to hire best
We handle compliance obligations on your behalf so you can reduce risk and expand globally with confidence
Remote prioritises security across the employment lifecycle, with robust IP and data protection measures
Many Rippling reviews commend its ease of use, yet numerous customers criticise its customer support for 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 charge, 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 for prompt, human support.
You retain a single point of contact throughout your journey with Remote (our customer support team has a 95% retention rate).
Your team, current and former employees can rely on rapid, efficient issue resolution.
You pay nothing extra for this level of personalised support.
How does this compare with Rippling?
Support is available only to admins and not directly to employees.
Support access is conditional on funds being wired to Rippling.
Terminated employees have no access to support.
Implementation can end up costing you an extra $10,000.
Rippling’s service often excludes standard support and advisory services — so you incur extra fees for legal counsel, HR advice and more — whereas Remote includes first-rate support regardless of spend.
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 S$940/month (with no additional or hidden fees) while contractors can be onboarded and paid for just $29 USD/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, offering broad access to global talent. Because Remote owns 100% of the entities it uses, customers retain full oversight and control and face no risk of extra administrative fees.
While Rippling’s platform covers many areas of HR, it isn’t a dedicated global employment solution like Remote. Remote’s purpose-built EOR, contractor management services, and payroll management solutions are tailored specifically to global employers, making Remote a more specialised, cost-effective solution for companies that want to scale internationally.
Switching from Rippling to Remote is straightforward; our team can have you configured 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.
