Remote.com alternatives are worth comparing if your hires sit in Asia. Remote lists its Employer of Record (EOR) service from $599 per employee per month across 90+ countries, and it publishes the rest of its prices openly, which makes a fair comparison possible. We read its pricing page on October 16, 2026 and put the numbers next to Asiacruit’s starting price.
Below you will find Remote’s full price list, what it says about deposits and currency, what its startup discount really changes, and a Philippine example you can check yourself.
- Remote lists EOR from $599 per employee per month in 90+ countries, Contractor Management from $29, Contractor of Record at $325 and PEO (US) at $99.
- Remote says it charges no setup fee and no platform fee. A refundable reserve may be required, and the amount is confirmed during onboarding.
- Startups at pre-seed, seed or Series A get 15% off EOR for the first 12 months. For ten employees that is $61,098 in year one, against from $23,880 at Asiacruit.
- Remote locks one currency rate per monthly billing cycle. The page does not state contract length, termination fees or visa fees, so ask.
Remote.com pricing at a glance
Every price on Remote’s page is a starting price per person per month. This is what it showed on October 16, 2026.
| Product | Starting price | What Remote says it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Employer of Record (EOR) | $599 per employee per month | Employees in 90+ countries without a local entity. Platform included, no base fee |
| Global Payroll | $29 per employee per month | Employees in countries where you already own the entity |
| Contractor Management | $29 per contractor per month | You hold the contract. 190+ countries. You pay only for contractors you work with that month |
| Contractor Management Plus | $99 per contractor per month | Adds $100,000 indemnity per contractor, up to $1M per company |
| Contractor of Record | $325 per contractor per month | Remote holds the contract and pays the contractor, with uncapped indemnity per the page |
| PEO (US) | $99 per employee per month | Hire across US states without separate entities. Billed in USD with a US bank account |
Source: remote.com/pricing, checked October 16, 2026. Prices change, so confirm them on Remote’s site.
What the Remote.com pricing page says about fees and terms
- Setup and onboarding: none stated, and the Remote platform is included at no extra cost.
- Deposits: no standard deposit. A refundable reserve may be required in some cases, and Remote confirms the amount during onboarding.
- Currency: Remote applies one FX rate per monthly billing cycle and locks it for that cycle. It supports 70+ payment currencies.
- Not stated: contract length, termination fees, visa fees and annual versus monthly billing.
Those last four are where quotes differ most, so get them in writing.
Remote.com alternatives and the startup discount
Remote offers 15% off EOR and Contractor Management for the first 12 months to pre-seed, seed and Series A companies, with no deposit or setup fees and unlimited hires. If you qualify, that lowers year-one fees noticeably. After 12 months the list price applies unless you negotiate otherwise.
| Team size | Remote list ($599) | Remote startup, year one | Asiacruit from $199 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 employee | $7,188 | $6,110 | $2,388 |
| 5 employees | $35,940 | $30,549 | $11,940 |
| 10 employees | $71,880 | $61,098 | $23,880 |
Fees only. Asiacruit’s final quote depends on headcount and scope.
Remote.com alternatives: a Philippine example
Remote’s $599 starting price matches Deel’s list price, so the Philippine numbers match our Deel pricing breakdown. A hire on ₱35,000 a month costs ₱42,522 before any provider fee: salary, ₱4,605 in employer SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG, and ₱2,917 of 13th-month accrual.
At ₱56.83 per dollar, an assumption we use on every page in this series, Remote’s $599 is about ₱34,040 a month and the total ₱76,562. With the startup rate the fee drops to about ₱28,934 and the total to ₱71,456. Among Remote.com alternatives, Asiacruit’s starting price of $199 is about ₱11,309 and the total ₱53,831, which is roughly ₱17,600 a month below Remote even after the startup discount. Try the numbers in our employer cost calculator.
Where Remote.com is the better fit
Remote is a good choice when your hiring is wide, and for those teams Remote.com alternatives may not be needed. EOR covers 90+ countries and contractor products cover 190+. It sells contractors in three tiers, from a basic contract to full Contractor of Record cover, and its $29 Global Payroll product helps if you later open your own entity. The startup rate and the absence of a platform fee also help early-stage teams.
Remote.com alternatives: when a regional EOR costs less
The picture changes when your hires are in the Philippines, Indonesia or India. You pay for countries you do not use, and your support team is not in those markets every day. A regional provider has registered entities in all three and a lower starting fee. Our guide to EOR vs setting up a subsidiary shows when your own entity beats both.
Questions to ask before choosing Remote.com alternatives
- How much is the refundable reserve per employee, and when is it returned?
- Which FX rate applies to my payroll currency, and who sets it?
- What are the termination fees and the notice terms?
- What is the contract length, and does the startup rate end at 12 months?
- What do visa support and benefits cost?
- Who answers my questions on payroll day, and in which hours?
What to check in the Philippines, Indonesia and India
Local rules apply whichever provider you choose. In the Philippines, 13th-month pay is due by December 24 and employer SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG add roughly 10% to 14% to salary. In Indonesia, THR is mandatory and BPJS adds a similar share. In India, employer EPF is 12%, ESI is 3.25% for eligible staff and gratuity accrues after the qualifying period. See our pages on the Philippines, Indonesia and India.
Official sources for the country notes: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, EPFO and ESIC. Confirm current rates with each agency.
How to switch from Remote to another provider
- Get a written quote from the new provider and compare it with your current invoice.
- Check the notice period in your Remote agreement and in each employee’s contract.
- Agree a transfer date so payroll and statutory contributions have no gap.
- Move employees to the new employer and confirm that benefits and leave balances carry over.
Local labor law decides what notice and consent apply, so confirm each step with the new provider.
Get a quote to compare with Remote
Asiacruit’s Employer of Record services start at $199 per employee per month.
Schedule a call with usFrequently Asked Questions
Remote lists Employer of Record from $599 per employee per month, Global Payroll from $29, Contractor Management from $29, Contractor Management Plus from $99, Contractor of Record from $325 and PEO (US) from $99. These starting prices were checked on October 16, 2026 and can change.
Remote says there are no setup or onboarding fees and no standard deposit. A refundable reserve may be required in some cases, and the amount is confirmed during onboarding.
Yes. Remote lists 15% off EOR and Contractor Management for the first 12 months for pre-seed, seed and Series A companies.
Remote lists EOR in 90+ countries and Contractor Management in 190+ countries.
For hires concentrated in the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Vietnam and Thailand, a regional EOR can cost less. Asiacruit starts at $199 per employee per month, and the final price depends on headcount and scope.
Employees can usually be moved to a new employer of record. Timing and any notice depend on the contracts and local labor law, so plan the transfer date with the new provider.
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