Playroll vs Remote
Payroll Software pricing comparison · 2026 · Updated August 2026
Playroll pricing ranges from $9–$399/employee/month, while Remote ranges from $29–$599/person/month. These products use different pricing models (Per-seat subscription vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
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Playroll and Remote both support global hiring, but their current pricing is structured differently. Playroll lists Employer of Record at $399/employee/month for companies hiring full-time employees globally without local entities, Contractor Management at a flat $35/contractor/month, and Global Payroll Services from $10 per employee per month (minimums apply).
Remote lists Contractor Management at $29/month, Contractor Management Plus at $99/month, Contractor of Record at $325/month, Global Payroll from $29/employee/month, a US PEO from $99/employee/month, and Employer of Record (EOR) from $599/month. Remote lists no free plan. On EOR pricing, Playroll is $200/month lower than Remote.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Playroll | Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Employer of Record | $399 /employee/month | $29 /person/month |
| Contractor Management | $35 /contractor/month | $99 /person/month |
| Global Payroll Services | $9 /employee/month | $325 /person/month |
| Employer of Record (EOR) | — | $599 /person/month |
| Global Payroll | — | $29 /employee/month |
| PEO (US) | — | $99 /employee/month |
Contract Terms
| Term | Playroll | Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | — | Yes |
| Cancellation | — | — |
| Minimum commitment | No minimum commitment or annual contracts required | 12 months |
| Can downgrade | Yes | — |
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Our Verdict
Choose Playroll if EOR cost is the deciding factor. Its Employer of Record tier is $399/employee/month, compared with Remote's Employer of Record (EOR) from $599/month.
Choose Remote if you need a broader set of tier options across contractor workflows, payroll and US employment. Remote offers Contractor Management at $29/month, Contractor Management Plus at $99/month, Contractor of Record at $325/month, Global Payroll from $29/employee/month, and a US PEO from $99/employee/month.
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How much cheaper is Playroll's EOR than Remote's?
Playroll's EOR is $399/employee/month versus Remote's starting price of $599/employee/month, saving $200/employee/month (33%). For 10 employees, that is $2,000/month or $24,000/year. However, Remote's pricing may be negotiable at volume, and the owned-entity model may reduce compliance risk.
02 Which is cheaper for contractor management?
Remote's basic Contractor Management at $29/month is slightly cheaper than Playroll's $35/month, saving $6/contractor/month. However, Remote's Contractor Management Plus ($99/month) and Contractor of Record ($325/month) are significantly more expensive options that have no direct Playroll equivalent.
03 Does either have a free plan?
No. Remote's pricing page lists no free plan or free trial, and Playroll does not offer a free tier. Neither offers free EOR or contractor management services.
04 What is the owned-entity vs partner model difference?
Remote says it employs EOR staff through 100% owned legal entities in the 90+ countries its EOR covers, meaning employees are directly on Remote's books. Playroll may use third-party partners in some countries. Remote's owned-entity model gives more direct control over compliance, payroll processing, and employment terms. This can matter for companies with strict compliance or IP protection requirements.
05 What hidden costs should I know about?
Playroll requires a refundable security deposit equal to one month's salary per EOR employee and charges separately for visa/immigration services. Remote's EOR pricing varies by country and may exceed the published $599 starting price in some jurisdictions. Both platforms pass through country-specific statutory contributions (pensions, social security, insurance) beyond the base fee.