Remote vs Multiplier: Which EOR Fits Your Hiring?
Multiplier lists EOR at $459 a month on annual billing and Remote at $599, and Multiplier reaches 160+ countries to Remote’s 90+. Remote answers with 100+ owned entities and no standard deposit.
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.
Multiplier
EOR, payroll and Contractor of Record
Best for: teams hiring across many countries, especially in Asia Pacific and the Gulf, that want a lower annual rate.
Remote4.2vsMultiplier4.2Multiplier Is $140 Cheaper. Remote Shows More.
If price and reach decide it, we would pick Multiplier. Core EOR is $459 per employee a month on annual billing against Remote’s $599, and Multiplier covers 160+ countries to Remote’s 90+. It says it owns the entity in every market, but it publishes no list showing which.
Remote is the better buy when you want proof behind the claims. It says it runs 100+ owned entities with no third parties, charges no standard deposit, prices contractors at $29 and lists no platform fee. Both score 4.2 with us, for different reasons: Multiplier on reach, Remote on how much it discloses.
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.
RemoteMultiplier- You want one owned legal employer you can name
- You run contractors beside employees
- You want a single EOR rate with no plan tiers
- You want the lowest annual rate
- You hire in a market outside Remote’s 90+
- You want 24/7 human support listed
How We Scored Remote and Multiplier
We score every EOR on the same five factors, out of 5, and average them. The reasoning behind each score is in our Remote review and Multiplier review, and the method is in our editorial guidelines.
Remote4.2Both sit at 4.2 for different reasons. Remote’s 4.6 draws on a Trustpilot base made up mostly of employees, and its 97 Capterra reviews from buyers average 4.4. Multiplier’s 4.7 uses G2 and Capterra only, because Trustpilot has withdrawn its score.
Remote vs Multiplier 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.
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.
Multiplier
Core plan on Multiplier’s pricing page, billed annually.
Ask for the add-on and implementation fee schedule in writing, and which plan your integrations need.
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.
Remote$599 x 10 hires x 12 months
Multiplier$459 x 10 hires x 12 months
Both are annual-contract rates. Multiplier’s Growth plan at $519 narrows the gap, and an implementation fee may apply.
Remote vs Multiplier 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.
RemoteMultiplierWhere You Can Hire With Each
Multiplier lists 160+ countries to Remote’s 90+. Both say they run EOR on entities they own, but only Remote says how many.
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+.
Countries both providers list, with our hiring guides:
Multiplier
Multiplier says it employs through entities it owns in every market and lists 160+ countries on its pricing page. It publishes no list by entity type, so ask for the entity name in your countries.
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 hire in a market outside Remote’s 90+
Multiplier lists 160+ countries, about 70 more than Remote. Check your country on both sites before you shortlist.
MultiplierYou want the lowest annual rate
Multiplier’s Core plan is $459 against Remote’s $599, both on annual billing. Its Growth plan at $519 narrows the gap to $80.
MultiplierYou need integrations without a plan upgrade
Multiplier’s pricing page ties integrations to the $519 Growth plan. Remote has a single EOR rate and lists Workday, BambooHR and Personio.
RemoteYou need one named legal employer per hire
Remote says all 100+ of its entities are owned, with no third parties. Multiplier says it owns every entity but publishes no list.
RemoteYou run contractors alongside employees
Remote prices contractors at $29 and Contractor of Record from $325. Multiplier lists Contractor of Record at $400 and does not show contractor management on its pricing page.
RemoteYou want a person reachable around the clock
Multiplier lists 24/7 human support from local HR and legal experts. Remote does not publish its support hours.
MultiplierContract and Exit Terms to Check
Neither provider publishes a full set of exit terms. Remote ties its $599 rate to an annual contract, and Multiplier lists an implementation fee only as applicable.
RemoteMultiplierEnding a contract abroad also triggers local rules, so check severance pay by country before you plan an exit.
What Users Say About Remote and Multiplier
Ratings weighted by review count across G2, Trustpilot and Capterra, checked for this comparison. Trustpilot has withdrawn Multiplier’s score, so it is left out.
Remote
Multiplier
For how the wider EOR market rates on price, coverage and compliance, see our employer of record statistics.
Alternatives to Remote and Multiplier
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
Same list price as Remote, billed month to month, with 24/7 support listed.
Read our Deel review →
Pebl
- EOR price
- $399 /month
- Countries
- 185+
- Contract
- Billing terms not published
The lowest listed rate here and the widest country list, with terms to confirm in a quote.
Read our Pebl review →
Rippling
- EOR price
- Quote only
- Countries
- 80+
- Extras
- HR, payroll and IT
Runs EOR from the same system as HR, payroll and IT, but publishes no EOR rate.
Read our Rippling review →More comparisons
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Remote vs Multiplier FAQ
Short answers from our research and both vendors’ published pages.
Is Multiplier cheaper than Remote for EOR?
Yes, on list price. Multiplier's Core plan is $459 per employee a month billed annually, against Remote's $599 for annual contracts. Multiplier's Growth plan, needed for integrations, is $519, so the gap narrows to $80.
Which covers more countries, Remote or Multiplier?
Multiplier, with 160+ countries against Remote's 90+. Remote's pricing page also cites contractor coverage in 190+ countries, so compare employee coverage in your own markets.
Do Remote and Multiplier own their entities?
Both say so. Remote says all 100+ of its entities are owned, with no third parties. Multiplier says it employs through owned entities in every market but publishes no list, so ask for the entity name in each of your countries.
Which has cheaper Contractor of Record?
Remote, from $325 against $400 a contractor a month at Multiplier. Remote also lists contractor management at $29, which Multiplier's pricing page does not show.
Do Remote and Multiplier require a deposit?
Remote charges no standard deposit, though it may ask for a refundable reserve in certain cases. Multiplier does not publish deposit terms, and its plan cards mention an implementation fee as applicable, so get both in writing.
Which has better support?
Multiplier lists 24/7 human support from local HR and legal experts. Remote does not publish support hours. Reviewers of both describe slow responses on complex cases, so test each with a hard question.
Which is more secure?
Remote lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and CSA STAR Level 1. Multiplier lists SOC 2, SOC 3, ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance. Both point to trust centers for current reports.
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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