Remote vs Multiplier
Choose Remote if you want lower published contractor-management pricing and an option for U.S. PEO services; choose Multiplier if lower published EOR and global payroll starting prices or broader stated EOR country coverage matter more. Both offer employer-of-record hiring, payroll for employees at your own entities, and contractor services, so the decision depends on where you hire and which employment model you need.
Last updated October 31, 2026.
At a glance
| Dimension | Remote | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| EOR starting price | $599 per employee/month on annual contracts | $459 per employee/month, billed annually |
| EOR country coverage | 90+ countries without a local entity | 160+ countries without a local entity |
| Global payroll starting price | $29 per employee/month | $20 per person/month, billed annually |
| Contractor management starting price | $29 per contractor/month | $40 per contractor/month, billed annually |
| Contractor of Record starting price | $325 per contractor/month | $400 per contractor/month, billed annually |
| U.S. PEO | From $99 per employee/month | Not published |
| Immigration support | Visa sponsorship in some locations | Visa support in 140+ countries |
| Integrations | HRIS and finance integrations; API | HRIS, expense, accounting, and payroll integrations on Growth |
| Support availability | Around-the-clock support | 24/5 EOR and contractor support; 24/7 payroll support |
| Payroll employment model | Global Payroll for employees at your entities | Global Payroll for employees at your entities |
| Contractor management coverage | 190+ countries | Not published |
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Which should you choose?
Choose Remote if
- Teams primarily managing and paying international contractors
- Companies seeking U.S. PEO services alongside global hiring
- Buyers who want EOR, payroll, and contractor services on one platform
Choose Multiplier if
- Teams prioritizing a lower published EOR starting price
- Companies prioritizing a lower published global payroll starting price
- Buyers needing EOR hiring across Multiplier's stated 160+ countries
- Teams seeking immigration support across 140+ countries
The verdict
Remote is the better fit for teams primarily managing contractors, especially those that also want U.S. PEO services. Multiplier is the better fit for teams prioritizing EOR hiring or global payroll at the published starting rates. Check the countries, billing terms, and any applicable add-ons in a quote before deciding: starting prices do not establish the total cost of a particular workforce.
Remote vs Multiplier: common questions
- Can Remote and Multiplier hire employees where my company has no entity?
- Yes. Both offer Employer of Record services that employ workers through their local entities. Remote lists EOR hiring in 90+ countries; Multiplier states coverage in 160+ countries. Confirm availability for each hiring location before committing.
- Which has the lower published Employer of Record starting price?
- Multiplier lists EOR Core from $459 per employee per month billed annually. Remote lists EOR from $599 per employee per month on annual contracts. Country-specific costs and applicable add-ons can affect a quote.
- Which is cheaper for contractor management?
- Remote publishes a starting price of $29 per contractor per month. Multiplier lists $40 per contractor per month billed annually. These are contractor-management plans, not Contractor of Record plans.
- Do both offer Contractor of Record services?
- Yes. Remote lists Contractor of Record from $325 per contractor per month, while Multiplier lists it at $400 per contractor per month billed annually. Both also sell separate contractor-management plans.
- Can I use either product for payroll at my own international entities?
- Yes. Remote and Multiplier each offer Global Payroll for employees hired through a company's own entities. Remote publishes a starting price of $29 per employee per month; Multiplier publishes $20 per person per month billed annually.
- Do Remote and Multiplier integrate with other HR and finance tools?
- Yes. Remote publishes HRIS and finance integrations and an API. Multiplier lists HRIS, expense, accounting, and payroll integrations in its EOR Growth plan, with custom integrations in Enterprise.
- Which offers immigration support?
- Both offer immigration assistance. Multiplier advertises visa support in 140+ countries; Remote says it can sponsor work visas in some locations. Check the relevant country and visa type with either provider.
- Which offers a U.S. PEO service?
- Remote lists a U.S. Professional Employer Organization service starting at $99 per employee per month. Multiplier does not publish a U.S. PEO offering on its pricing page.