RemoFirst
Lower-cost EOR alternative to big-brand stacks.
From $199/employee/mo
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Bottom line
Employer of record in 185+ countries. EOR starts at $199/employee/mo, with no setup fee or headcount minimum.
Stands out for: A flat $199 EOR fee across most countries, plus a free contractor basics tier.
Watch out for: Some countries cost more than $199. RemoHealth starts at $55/person/mo. Entities are partner-run, not owned.
Overview
RemoFirst is an employer of record for hiring in 185-plus countries. EOR starts at $199 per employee per month for payroll, tax, local contracts, and support, with no setup, onboarding, or termination fees and no minimum headcount. Contractor basics are free. Premium contractor payments are $25 per contractor per month. RemoHealth medical, dental, and vision starts at $55 per person per month. Visa help is quoted.
Finance and people teams pick RemoFirst when the $199 platform fee beats Deel or Oyster on a simple hire. Some countries sit above the $199 floor. The model uses partner entities, not owned ones. BambooHR and ADP Workforce Now are named connections. Equipment, equity, and immigration are extra. Buying starts with a demo. There is no public developer portal.
Who it's for
Best for
- 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
Not ideal for
- Enterprises that require owned legal entities
- Teams that need a deep native HRIS
Key features
EOR. Hire internationally through RemoFirst as employer of record at a lower entry price.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor basics | $0 | Free |
| Premium contractor payments | $25/contractor/mo | |
| RemoHealth | $55/person/mo | Starting price |
| EOR | $199/employee/mo | Some countries cost more, no setup or termination fees |
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. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is RemoFirst expensive?
RemoFirst starts at $199/employee/mo. We list 14 EOR tools in total. 0 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $199 a month.
- 7 quote-based
- 0 free tier
- 9 public price
Worked out automatically from every EOR listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- EOR from $199/employee/mo
- No setup fees or headcount minimums
- Free contractor basics, $25 for payments
Cons
- Partner entities, not owned
- Some countries cost more than $199
- RemoHealth starts at $55/person
Integrations
BambooHR ADP Workforce Now
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How RemoFirst compares
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| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | – | $199/employee/mo | – | – | |
| | – | $49/contractor/mo | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | $699/employee/mo | – | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | $29/employee/mo | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | $459/employee/mo | – | – | Compare |
$49/contractor/mo MCP API
Broader global HR platform if you will pay a higher EOR fee.
$699/employee/mo API
EOR with a public $699 employee fee and a contractor trial.
$29/employee/mo MCP API
Owned-entity EOR if partner entities are a blocker.
$459/employee/mo
Mid-price EOR if $199 is too thin on benefits.
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