Remote: built for people, not just payroll

Remote provides compliance flagging inside the platform and dedicated in-country support teams to help lower risk and simplify local assistance. Because our EOR network is fully in-house, we can offer greater control and consistency. By contrast, Papaya uses a third-party partner model that may demand more coordination from the customer.

• 100% in-house entity management with zero outsourcing

• Unlimited EOR indemnification for Remote’s obligations for all Remote customers

• 'Watchtower' compliance hub to notify you of changes to international laws and regulations

With a fully featured HRIS and an integrated talent-sourcing platform, Remote supports every stage of the employee lifecycle from hire through retirement. For a true global employment partner, choose Remote.

• Post jobs with precise location filters and remote work criteria, so only relevant candidates apply.

• Instantly receive top candidates tailored to your job requirements from our global database of remote workers.

• Seamlessly contact candidates, add them to your hiring pipeline, and track their status.

Papaya has a strong record in international payroll but does not have the local presence and specialist know‑how of a globally distributed expert team. With Remote, you receive rapid, dependable support backed by deep international market expertise.

• Specialist 24/7 support at no extra cost, on any pricing plan

• Industry-leading expertise from genuine local experts

• A personalised, human onboarding experience

Papaya may perform well at payroll processing, but global employment involves more than a dependable payments provider.

With payroll as their primary focus, Papaya’s EOR and contractor management offerings are less developed by comparison.

At Remote, we understand that a flexible Employer of Record (EOR) and robust Contractor Management are as essential to international expansion as an effective payroll system. We also have the in-house expertise and resources to support our market-leading global employment solutions.

When you choose Remote, you’re not just paying for another service provider — you’re investing in a partnership.

Papaya presents itself as a leading multi-country payroll software solution, yet even in this specialty the platform lags behind Remote in customer satisfaction and market reach.

Papaya is a specialist global payroll software provider, whereas Remote is a dedicated global employment solution that provides HR and recruitment tools Papaya does not. Papaya depends on third‑party partners for payroll, benefits and tax management; Remote owns legal entities in each country it operates in, offering greater control and compliance.

Remote’s Employer of Record (EOR) service is priced at $699/month per employee, while contractor management costs just $29/month. Papaya’s prices are comparable, but you’re likely to pay additional third-party costs and transaction fees. Remote’s fair price guarantee ensures maximum cost-efficiency and transparency.

Papaya Global is a prominent payroll provider active in many countries, but it does not wholly own and manage all its legal entities, instead depending on third-party outsourcing. Remote, by contrast, operates a 100% owned entity infrastructure and is rated superior to Papaya as a multi-country payroll provider on G2.

Papaya may be adequate for global payroll needs, but it lacks the specialised features and expert support found in a full global employment platform such as Remote.

If you want a dedicated global HR partner rather than only a payroll provider, opt for Remote. Remote provides the expertise and resources to help companies expand globally with confidence, including a comprehensive HRIS and a fully integrated job board to source, attract and manage top global talent.

Ready to migrate from Papaya to Remote? You can be up and running on Remote in just 24 hours. To migrate to Remote, contact our onboarding team and we’ll guide you through every step of the process.