Remote: The Global-first Rippling Alternative
Remote vs Rippling
Remote: The Global-first Rippling Alternative
If you need specialized global expertise and wider country coverage in and beyond the US, then choose Remote for an international employment platform that offers dedicated human support, compliance, expertise and transparent pricing without hidden add-on costs.
3x
3x Country coverage compared to Rippling
12%
12% increase in operational efficiency with Remote Payroll
$10k
$10k in annual savings from using Remote's HRIS
43%
43% improvement in regulatory compliance using Remote
Remote is the choice for global compliance
International growth is complex, and you need a global employment platform to help you scale. While Rippling offers a catch-all HR solution, Remote is specifically built to pay and manage a global workforce. You get a product designed to simplify country-specific compliance, and the partnership of a support team of global employment experts.
Remote
Wide country coverage
Hire employees in 90+ countries, over 60 more than Rippling.Dedicated global expertise
Specialist global HR advisors to partner with and support your unique needs.Fast, fuss-free employment
Remote's global operations ensure we're able to hire, manage and pay your team at speed.Rippling
Better for US domestic HR
If you only have team members in the US, Rippling is a strong choice.Self-serve support
Ideal if you're looking for an off-the-shelf solution, though support comes at an additional cost.Complex automation workflows
Automation builder enables very advanced custom workflows.A word from our customers
"We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale."
Maria Shkaruppa
Senior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
"If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency."
Luke McKinlay
VP of Finance
"We run monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll in multiple different currencies around the world and our Finance Manager has full visibility in a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen."
Marisol Jiménez
Head of People
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
Erik Sveen
Founder and CEO of HomeProject
"We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale."
Maria Shkaruppa
Senior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
"If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency."
Luke McKinlay
VP of Finance
"We run monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll in multiple different currencies around the world and our Finance Manager has full visibility in a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen."
Marisol Jiménez
Head of People
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
Erik Sveen
Founder and CEO of HomeProject
"We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale."
Maria Shkaruppa
Senior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager
"If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency."
Luke McKinlay
VP of Finance
"We run monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payroll in multiple different currencies around the world and our Finance Manager has full visibility in a single platform. With Remote, you can make it happen."
Marisol Jiménez
Head of People
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
Erik Sveen
Founder and CEO of HomeProject
What makes Remote different?
Rippling added an EOR to its broad range of HR services in 2023, while Remote has been delivering specialized global employment solutions for 5 years.
Remote employs hundreds of in-house employment, tax and legal specialists across the globe, offering specialist support for precise, local market knowledge.
Remote’s dedicated legal teams continuously track international law and regulation changes so our customers can trust that they are hiring compliantly, anywhere in the world.
Key features of Remote and Rippling, compared
Rippling
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.
100+
40
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
Explore the #1 global HR platform
Tens of thousands of companies rely on Remote’s global footprint and unparalleled in-house expertise to employ, contract, and pay anyone, anywhere. Rippling may offer comprehensive features, but as a multi-purpose tool it simply can’t solve the unique complexities of global HR like Remote.
- Hire employees in at least 70 more countries than Rippling.
- Consolidate all your employee data into one dedicated global HR platform.
- Benefit from a library of expert global hiring guides, resources, and reports.
We built Remote because other providers outsourced their services, meaning compliance was often an afterthought. Our unique approach to compliance means we never rely on third parties — we operate everything in-house from day one, meaning maximum compliance and minimum 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 real people ‘on the ground’ in every country we serve — meaning you not only get fast, human support when you need it, but it comes with unique local market knowledge that you don’t get with a one-size-fits-all solution. Don’t settle for generalized support — get dedicated, specialist guidance at every step.
- 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.
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Simplify global employment with fully transparent pricing.
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Hire an employee in any country we support for just $699 per month.
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Pay contractors through Remote for just $29 per month.
Remote is considered the leading global employment platform based on G2 reviews — comfortably outscoring every other competitor in the niche for customer satisfaction, including Rippling.
While Rippling is the ‘allrounder’ of HR software, Remote’s quality of localized expertise and depth of strategic support is unmatched.
Remote gives you a comprehensive software 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 just one minor arm among Rippling’s many services while, in contrast, every aspect of Remote’s HR platform has been carefully designed to minimize the complexity of hiring, paying, and managing across countries.
Rippling boasts a broad suite of features as part of its all-in-one HR solution, but global HR is a new service built onto Rippling’s existing product.
Remote has always been laser-focused on helping customers to power international expansion, with features tailored specifically for remote and hybrid team management.
When you’re dealing with the complexities of global recruitment — adapting to local labor laws, tax regulations, and legal compliance — you want a dedicated expert partner on your side.
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Remote’s dedicated onboarding specialists will get you started in minutes.
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Our local market expertise is built into the product to give you strategic guidance on where and how best to hire
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We manage compliance obligations on your behalf, so you can minimize risk and grow globally with confidence
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Remote prioritizes security at every stage of the employment process, with rock-solid IP and data protection mechanisms
While many of Rippling’s reviews praise its ease of use, a significant number rate the platform’s poor customer support as one of its primary shortcomings — with a lack of availability and a tendency to focus on upselling over solution-finding.
Remote, on the other hand, is more than a software solution: our customers love the specialized, expert support we offer at no extra cost, with every business assigned their own 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 personalized 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 currently covers over 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 specialized, cost-effective solution for companies that want to scale internationally.
Switching from Rippling to Remote is easy, and our team can help you get set up on the Remote platform in just 24 hours. Simply get in touch and you can say goodbye to Rippling and start onboarding your employees with Remote in no time.
Rippling vs Remote FAQs
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