“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has streamlined our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and international success.”
Remote vs Rippling comparison
Remote: the global-first Rippling alternative
If you require focused international expertise and broader country coverage both inside and beyond the US, choose Remote for an employment platform built for global hiring, backed by human-led support, full compliance, specialist knowledge and clear pricing with no hidden extras.
How global companies scale with Remote
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3x the country coverage of Rippling
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12% increase 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
Remote is the choice for global compliance
Growing internationally is complex, and you need a global employment platform to scale effectively. Rippling provides a broad HR toolkit, whereas Remote is purpose-built to pay and manage a worldwide workforce. You receive a solution crafted to simplify compliance for each country, together with the backing of 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.
Messages from our customers
Join the customers who rely on Remote to transform their businesses.
“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more per year. Remote removes that financial pressure and relieves us of the operational workload, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, twice a month and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has complete visibility within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We partner with 460+ Contractors worldwide. To handle compliance, administration and payroll I would need to employ five or six people full-time. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has streamlined our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and international success.”
“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more per year. Remote removes that financial pressure and relieves us of the operational workload, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, twice a month and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has complete visibility within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We partner with 460+ Contractors worldwide. To handle compliance, administration and payroll I would need to employ five or six people full-time. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a trusted market leader. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has streamlined our processes and unlocked further opportunities for growth and international success.”
“Had we been required to manage and coordinate everything internally, it would have cost us well over $500,000 more per year. Remote removes that financial pressure and relieves us of the operational workload, enabling us to concentrate on expanding our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, twice a month and hourly across multiple currencies worldwide, and our finance manager has complete visibility within a single platform. Remote makes that possible.”
“We partner with 460+ Contractors worldwide. To handle compliance, administration and payroll I would need to employ five or six people full-time. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”
What sets Remote apart?
Local HR expertise across 100+ countries
Rippling introduced an EOR into its wide HR offering in 2023; Remote, by contrast, has been providing specialised global employment solutions for 5 years.
97% customer satisfaction
Remote employs hundreds of in-house employment, tax and legal specialists across the globe, providing dedicated support with precise local market knowledge.
In-house operations you can trust
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.
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 companies depend on Remote’s global presence and unmatched in-house expertise to hire, contract and pay people anywhere. Rippling, while feature-rich, is a multi-purpose platform that cannot address the specific intricacies of global HR in the way Remote can.
Hire employees in at least 70 additional countries compared with Rippling.
Consolidate all employee data into a single dedicated global HR platform.
Access a library of expert guides, resources and reports on global hiring.
Remote was created because other providers outsourced services, leaving compliance as an afterthought. Our compliance approach avoids third parties — we run operations in-house from the outset, which delivers maximum compliance and reduces risk.
Ensure full compliance with local laws when hiring overseas.
Safeguard personal data such as salary figures, addresses, and bank details.
Maintain rigorous security through accredited policies and procedures
We have local teams in every country we serve — so you get prompt, human support backed by local market expertise not offered by one-size-fits-all vendors. Don’t accept general support — get specialist, dedicated guidance at every stage.
Access 24/7 support at no extra cost, no matter what pricing plan you select.
Connect with real people, not a faceless web portal.
Experience personal, human onboarding with 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.
Based on G2 reviews, Remote is regarded as the leading global employment platform — comfortably outscoring competitors in customer satisfaction, including Rippling.
Rippling may be an ‘allrounder’ in HR software, but Remote’s depth of local expertise and strategic support is unrivalled.
Remote provides a comprehensive platform purpose-built for multi-country teams. In addition, you get access to the knowledge and guidance of Remote’s team of international employment experts.
Global HR is only one small part of Rippling’s many services; in contrast, every element of Remote’s HR platform has been designed to minimise the complexity of hiring, paying and managing across countries.
Rippling offers a wide feature set within its all-in-one HR solution, yet global HR is a recently added service layered on top of its established product.
Remote has long concentrated on enabling international growth, with features specifically tailored for remote and hybrid teams.
When navigating global recruitment complexities — such as local employment laws, tax rules and compliance — you need a dedicated expert partner.
Remote’s dedicated onboarding specialists will get you started in minutes.
Our local market expertise is built into the product to give you strategic guidance on where and how best to hire
We manage compliance obligations on your behalf, so you can minimise risk and grow globally with confidence
Remote prioritises security at every stage of the employment process, with rock-solid IP and data protection mechanisms
Many of Rippling’s reviews praise its ease of use, yet a sizeable portion criticise the platform’s customer support — noting limited availability and a tendency to prioritise upsells over solving problems.
Remote is more than software: customers value the specialised, expert support we provide at no extra cost, with each business assigned a dedicated contact and support available 24/7 via chat or email.
What does this mean for you and your team?
You always have a real person’s email to contact for fast, human support.
You have 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 rely on rapid, efficient problem resolution.
You pay absolutely nothing extra for this level of personalised support.
How does this compare to Rippling?
Support is for admins only and unavailable directly to employees.
Access to support is only available when you’ve wired funds to Rippling.
There’s no access to support for terminated employees.
Implementation can end up costing you an extra $10,000.
Rippling’s service doesn’t even include support and advice as standard — meaning you’ll pay additional costs for legal counsel, HR advice, and more — while with Remote, first-rate support doesn’t depend on how much you pay.
Rippling vs Remote FAQs
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 covers 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.
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, and our team can have you set up 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.