Remote: a global-first alternative to Rippling

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.