Compare/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.

Starting price

Remote

$29/employee/mo

Global EOR, payroll, and contractor platform on owned entities. Payroll and contractor seats start at $29 each; EOR is $599 per employee/month on annual contracts.

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

DetailRemoteRemoFirst
Starting price$29/employee/mo$199/employee/mo
Free tier–No–No
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underEOR, HRIS, PayrollEOR
Capterra4.3 from 101 reviewsNot 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 $599 per employee/month, not $29. Contractor Management Plus is $99 and Contractor of Record $325. 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 $599/employee/mo is a high list rate
  • Contractor indemnity costs more on Plus or Contractor of Record
  • 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 starts at $29 per employee per month and Contractor Management at $29 per contractor per month. Contractor Management Plus starts at $99, Contractor of Record at $325 and US PEO at $99 per employee per month. Employer of Record starts at $599 per employee per month on annual contracts. There are no setup or onboarding fees. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?