Head to head

Remote vs RemoFirst

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Remote

$29/employee/mo

Global EOR, payroll, and contractor platform on owned entities. Payroll and contractor seats start at $29 each; EOR is $699 per employee/month.

Where Remote fits

Companies hiring abroad without a local entity
Teams paying contractors in many countries
US PEO buyers who want one global vendor
Builders embedding employment via API or MCP

RemoFirst

$199/employee/mo

Employer of record in 185+ countries. EOR starts at $199/employee/mo, with no setup fee or headcount minimum.

Where RemoFirst fits

Startups hiring their first overseas employees
Teams that want a published EOR fee under $200
Companies paying contractors in 150+ countries
Buyers who refuse setup fees and minimums

At a glance

Detail	Remote	RemoFirst
Starting price	$29/employee/mo	$199/employee/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	–No
Listed under	EOR, HRIS, Payroll	EOR
Capterra	4.3 from 101 reviews	Not enough reviews

Where they pull apart

Remote

Stands out: Published USD prices plus a hosted MCP server at mcp.remote.com and a public employment API.

Watch out: EOR is $699 per employee/month, not $29. Payroll has implementation and delivery fees on top. FX uses Remote’s own rate.

Not the right fit for

Buyers hunting the cheapest EOR rate
Teams that only need US payroll at Gusto-like prices

RemoFirst

Stands out: A flat $199 EOR fee across most countries, plus a free contractor basics tier.

Watch out: Some countries cost more than $199. RemoHealth starts at $55/person/mo. Entities are partner-run, not owned.

Not the right fit for

Enterprises that require owned legal entities
Teams that need a deep native HRIS

Pros and cons

Remote

USD prices published for EOR, payroll, contractors
Hosted MCP plus REST API and CLI
Owns its local entities, not partner EORs

EOR at $699/employee/mo is a high list rate
Payroll adds implementation and delivery fees
FX conversion uses Remote’s own rate

RemoFirst

EOR from $199/employee/mo
No setup fees or headcount minimums
Free contractor basics, $25 for payments

Partner entities, not owned
Some countries cost more than $199
RemoHealth starts at $55/person

What each one costs

Remote

$29/employee/mo

Global Payroll and Contractor Management are $29 per person per month. Employer of Record is $699 per employee per month; Contractor of Record starts at $325, US PEO at $99 and Equity at $39/mo. Payroll adds implementation and delivery fees. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 18 Sep 2026

RemoFirst

$199/employee/mo

EOR starts at $199/employee/mo. Some countries cost more. No setup, onboarding, or termination fees and no minimums. Contractor basics are free. Premium contractor payments are $25/contractor/mo. RemoHealth starts at $55/person/mo. Visas and equipment are quoted. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Remote cheaper than RemoFirst?

Remote starts lower, at $29/employee/mo against $199/employee/mo for RemoFirst. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Remote or RemoFirst for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

Does Remote or RemoFirst have an MCP server?

Remote ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 18 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?