Remofirst vs Remote: Which EOR Fits Your Hiring?
Remofirst lists a flat $199 a month for EOR in 185+ countries and Remote lists $599 on annual contracts in 90+. Remote answers with 100+ owned entities and no standard deposit.
Remofirst
Flat-rate EOR through local partners
Best for: startups and small teams making first international hires that want a low flat rate, no minimum term and no setup fee.
Remote
Owned-entity EOR and payroll
Best for: teams hiring inside its 90+ countries that want one legal employer, IP transfer in the contract and no standard deposit.
Remofirst3.8vsRemote4.2Remofirst Costs $400 Less. Remote Owns the Entities.
If budget and reach decide it, Remofirst is the pick. It lists a flat $199 per employee a month against Remote’s $599, covers 185+ countries to Remote’s 90+, and says there is no annual contract, setup fee or termination fee.
We would still choose Remote for regulated roles or disputed exits. It says it runs 100+ owned entities with no third parties, while Remofirst places every contract through a local partner firm. Our editor score is 4.2 for Remote against 3.8 for Remofirst, and Remote lists IP Guard in the contract and a platform with more integrations.
New to the model? Our guide to what an employer of record does covers the basics, and our best EOR providers list ranks both against the wider market.
RemofirstRemote- You want the lowest flat rate
- You hire in a market outside Remote’s 90+
- You want no minimum term and no setup fee
- You want one owned legal employer you can name
- You want no standard deposit
- You want a deeper platform with more integrations
How We Scored Remofirst and Remote
We score every EOR on the same five factors, out of 5, and average them. The reasoning behind each score is in our Remofirst review and Remote review, and the method is in our editorial guidelines.
Remofirst3.8Remote’s 4.6 draws on 7,904 reviews, most from Trustpilot and G2. Remofirst’s 4.5 comes from G2 and Capterra only, because Trustpilot shows no score for it, and its 5 Capterra reviews are too few to count for much.
Remofirst vs Remote Pricing
Both charge a monthly fee per employee on top of salary, employer taxes and benefits. Those employer costs often outweigh the fee, so check your countries in our employer cost by country tool.
Remofirst
Listed on Remofirst’s pricing page as a starting price. It says the rate may vary with local country requirements.
Ask which countries sit above $199, and what deposit applies before the first payroll.
Remote
Listed on Remote’s pricing page for annual contracts. The monthly rate is not shown.
Ask what monthly billing costs, and when Remote would ask for a refundable reserve payment.
For published rates across more providers, see our EOR Pricing Index.
Calculate the Fee Gap for Your Team
Move the slider to see what the list-price gap adds up to. It covers the EOR fee only, not salary, employer taxes, deposits or FX.
Remofirst$199 x 10 hires x 12 months
Remote$599 x 10 hires x 12 months
Remofirst’s $199 can vary by country, and Remote’s $599 is for annual contracts.
Remofirst vs Remote Features
What each provider lists on its own product, pricing and security pages. Remote also sells a US PEO, and our EOR vs PEO guide explains where that model fits.
RemofirstRemoteWhere You Can Hire With Each
Remofirst lists about 95 more EOR countries. Remote owns its entities, while Remofirst places every contract through a local partner.
Remofirst
Remofirst lists EOR in 185+ countries, contractor payments in 150+ and visa support in 110+. It works only through vetted local partners and owns no entities.
Countries both providers list, with our hiring guides:
Remote
Remote says it runs 100+ legal entities that it owns and uses no third parties for EOR. Its pricing page cites contractor coverage in 190+ countries, but EOR stops at 90+.
Moving contractors onto payroll? Our guide on switching contractors to full-time EOR employees covers the steps.
Planning enough hires in one country to set up your own company? Compare the two routes in EOR vs entity setup.
Which One Fits Your Situation
Six situations we see most often from teams choosing between these two. For sector-specific needs, see how to choose an EOR for your industry.
You want the lowest rate
Remofirst lists a flat $199 a month, though it may vary with local requirements. Remote lists $599 on annual contracts.
RemofirstYou hire in a market outside Remote’s 90+
Remofirst lists EOR in 185+ countries, about twice Remote’s reach. Check your country on both sites before you shortlist.
RemofirstYou need one named legal employer per hire
Remote says all 100+ of its entities are owned, with no third parties. Remofirst holds every contract through a local partner firm.
RemoteYou want no surprise deposit
Remote charges no standard deposit, though it may ask for a refundable reserve in some cases. Remofirst does not publish its deposit.
RemoteYou want no minimum term
Remofirst says there is no annual contract, no minimum headcount and no setup or termination fee. Remote ties its $599 rate to an annual contract.
RemofirstYou need a deeper platform
Remote lists more integrations and a US PEO beside EOR. Remofirst lists four native integrations and no mobile app, which reviewers on G2 mention.
RemoteContract and Exit Terms to Check
Remofirst states no annual contract and no setup or exit fees. Remote ties its $599 rate to an annual term.
RemofirstRemoteEnding a contract abroad also triggers local rules, so check severance pay by country before you plan an exit.
What Users Say About Remofirst and Remote
Ratings weighted by review count across G2, Trustpilot and Capterra, checked for this comparison.
Remofirst
Remote
For how the wider EOR market rates on price, coverage and compliance, see our employer of record statistics.
Alternatives to Remofirst and Remote
The three EORs buyers most often shortlist next to these two. For a longer list, see our roundup of Deel competitors.
Deel
- EOR price
- $599 /month
- Countries
- 130+
- Contract
- Month to month
Costs three times Remofirst, with owned entities and 24/7 support listed.
Read our Deel review →
Multiplier
- EOR price
- $459 annual, $499 monthly
- Countries
- 160+
- Extras
- Add-ons priced separately
Sits between the two on price, with add-ons and implementation fees on top.
Read our Multiplier review →
Papaya Global
- EOR price
- From $499 /month
- Countries
- 180+
- Contractors
- From $5 /month
Matches Remofirst on reach, with payroll and payments on one platform.
Read our Papaya Global review →More comparisons
Deel vs RemoteRead comparison
Rippling vs RemoteRead comparisonRemote vs MultiplierRead comparisonRemote vs Papaya GlobalRead comparisonDeel vs RemofirstRead comparisonRemofirst vs MultiplierRead comparisonSee every head-to-head on our EOR comparisons page.
Remofirst vs Remote FAQ
Short answers from our research and both vendors’ published pages.
Is Remofirst cheaper than Remote for EOR?
Yes, by $400 at list price. Remofirst shows a flat $199 per employee a month and says it may vary with local requirements, while Remote shows $599 on annual contracts. Compare both on a written quote for your countries.
Which covers more countries, Remofirst or Remote?
Remofirst, with EOR in 185+ countries against Remote's 90+. Remote's 190+ figure counts contractor locations, so use 90+ for employees.
Do Remofirst and Remote own their entities?
Remote says all 100+ of its entities are owned, with no third parties. Remofirst owns none and places every contract through a vetted local partner.
Do Remofirst and Remote require a deposit?
Remote charges no standard deposit, though it may ask for a refundable reserve in certain cases. Remofirst does not publish a deposit policy, so ask before you sign.
Which has cheaper contractor management?
Remofirst, which offers a free contractor tier and charges $25 per contractor for payments. Remote lists $29 per contractor and Contractor of Record from $325.
Which has better support?
Remofirst lists 24/7 support and a dedicated account manager at every headcount, though G2 reviewers cite delays. Remote does not publish its support hours, and reviewers mention scripted first replies. Test each with a hard question.
Does Remofirst charge for setup or termination?
No. Remofirst says there are no setup, onboarding or termination fees and no annual contract. Remote lists no setup fee either, but ties its $599 rate to an annual term.
About the author
Manjuri Dutta is Co-Founder and Content Editor at EmployerRecords.com, covering Employer of Record providers and global hiring platforms. She evaluates providers on entity ownership, statutory compliance, and real pricing rather than vendor claims, and built the verification process used across EmployerRecords' country guides, checking vendor claims against government registries and public filings.
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