Lano vs Remote
Choose Lano if you need to consolidate existing international payroll providers or hire through an employer of record across its broader published country network; choose Remote if you prefer an employer of record that uses its own entities and in-house specialists. Both offer international employment, payroll, and contractor management, but their delivery models and pricing structures differ.
Last updated October 26, 2026.
At a glance
| Dimension | Lano | Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll consolidation | Existing local providers; from €3/employee/month | Not published |
| EOR delivery model | In-country EOR partners | Remote-owned entities |
| EOR country coverage | 170+ countries | 90+ countries |
| EOR starting price | From €499/employee/month | From $599/employee/month on annual contracts |
| Managed global payroll | From €19/employee/month; local partners | From $29/employee/month; self-serve or managed |
| Contractor management | From €19/contractor/month | From $29/contractor/month |
| Contractor of Record | Not published | From $325/contractor/month |
| Contractor country coverage | Contracts for 170+ countries | Onboarding and payments in 190+ countries |
| Payment currencies | 70+ supported currencies | 70+ currencies |
| Integrations | HRIS integrations, custom integrations, API | HRIS and finance integrations, API |
| Support | Dedicated account manager and onboarding support | Dedicated EOR onboarding specialist and in-house experts |
| US PEO | Not published | From $99/employee/month |
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Which should you choose?
Choose Lano if
- Teams consolidating data from existing local payroll providers
- Employers seeking partner-based EOR coverage across 170+ countries
- Businesses wanting a separate payroll consolidation plan
- Companies that want a dedicated account manager
Choose Remote if
- Employers seeking EOR services through vendor-owned entities
- Teams that need Remote to contract directly with contractors
- Businesses seeking contractor management across 190+ countries
- US employers considering a PEO alongside global services
The verdict
The deciding factor is how you want to run international operations. Lano is a fit for teams keeping local payroll providers while bringing their data into one system, or seeking EOR coverage across 170+ countries through local partners. Remote is a fit for teams prioritizing an owned-entity EOR model, in-house support, and a published Contractor of Record option. Compare quotes for your specific countries and services: Lano lists starting prices in euros, while Remote lists starting prices in dollars, with its EOR starting price tied to an annual contract.
Lano vs Remote: common questions
- Can both Lano and Remote hire employees without our own local entity?
- Yes. Lano publishes EOR coverage in 170+ countries through local partners. Remote publishes EOR coverage in 90+ countries through its owned entities. Check availability for the specific country before choosing.
- Which is a better fit if we already have local payroll providers?
- Lano explicitly offers payroll consolidation that brings data from existing local providers into one platform, starting at €3 per employee per month. Remote publishes a global payroll service for employees in countries where you own an entity, but does not publish a comparable standalone consolidation price.
- How do Lano and Remote EOR prices compare?
- Lano lists EOR from €499 per employee per month. Remote lists EOR from $599 per employee per month on annual contracts. The prices use different currencies, and Lano says final pricing depends on the countries and services required.
- Do both platforms manage international contractors?
- Yes. Lano lists contractor management from €19 per contractor per month, including contracts, invoicing, and payments. Remote lists contractor management from $29 per contractor per month and says it charges only for contractors actively worked with that month.
- Can either vendor contract directly with our contractors?
- Remote publishes a Contractor of Record service starting at $325 per contractor per month, under which Remote contracts with and pays the contractor directly. Lano publishes contractor management, but does not publish a Contractor of Record offering.
- What is the difference between their EOR operating models?
- Lano delivers EOR services through in-country partners, while Remote says it employs EOR workers through entities it owns and provides in-house local support.
- Can Lano and Remote connect to an existing HR system?
- Yes. Lano publishes HRIS integrations, custom integrations, and an API. Remote publishes HRIS and finance integrations and an API. Confirm that the specific systems and data flows you need are supported.
- Do Lano and Remote offer the same contractor country coverage as EOR coverage?
- No. Lano publishes EOR hiring in 170+ countries and contractor contracts for 170+ countries. Remote publishes EOR hiring in 90+ countries, while its contractor management supports onboarding and payments in 190+ countries.