Comparison

Namely vs Remote

On the evidence we track, Remote leads this comparison with a composite score of 69/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Namely49
★Remote69
Score
vioscaleAI score
Namely49 / 100low · 18%
Remote69 / 100medium · 71%
Pricing
Free tier
Namely–
Remote✗
Model
Namely–
Price level
Namely–
Remotemid
Transparent
Namely–
Remote✓
Integrations
Count
Namely2
Remote4
Security
Gdpr
Namely–
Remote✓
Iso27001
Namely–
Remote✓
Soc2
Namely–
Remote✓
Reliability
Sla pct
Namely–
Remote100
Status page
Namely✓
Remote✓
Content
Faq
Namely4 items
Remote6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for hris & payroll software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Core HRIS (system of record)
Namely✓
Remote✓
Payroll
Native payroll
NamelySingle-country
RemoteMulti-country
Native-payroll countries
NamelyUS
Remote-
Tax filing
NamelyFull service
Remote-
Employment
EOR / PEO
Namely-
RemoteEOR
Contractor payments
Namely-
Remote✓
People
Benefits administration
Namely✓
Remote✓
Time & attendance
Namely✓
Remote-
Onboarding
Namely✓
Remote✓
Platform
SSO / SCIM
Namely-
Remote-
GL / accounting posting
Namely-
Remote-
Mobile app
Namely✓
Remote-
API access
Namely-
RemoteFull

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Namely

An HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits administration, and employee onboarding with a focus on compliance requirements.

Independently observed

Remote

Leader

Remote is a unified employment platform that enables companies to hire, pay, and manage employees and contractors internationally while maintaining compliance with local employment laws. The platform consolidates payroll, taxes, benefits, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions with owned local expertise in each market.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Namely

Pricing not documented yet.

Remote

Leader
from $29/moSubscription

From $29-699/employee/mo; $29-325/contractor/mo. No upfront deposits. Multiple currencies supported. Transparent pricing guarantee.

  • Employer of Record$699/employee/mo
    • Hire without opening a local entity in 90+ countries
    • Onboarding with a dedicated specialist
    • Local payroll paid on time, every time
    • Compliance protections built-in
    • Competitive, flexible and localized benefits
    • +2 more
  • Payroll$29/employee/mo
    • Powerful, transparent international payroll
    • Simple self-service platform
    • Personalized support from dedicated specialists
    • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
    • Integrated benefits management
    • +1 more
  • Contractor Management$29/contractor/mo
    • Only pay for contractors you actively work with
    • Work with international contractors
    • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
    • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
    • Transparent payments with complete visibility
    • +1 more
  • Contractor Management Plus$99/contractor/mo
    • Robust indemnity protection and compliance with local laws
    • Coverage up to $100,000 per contractor for penalties
    • Create, edit, and sign tailored, compliant contracts
    • Transparent payments with zero hidden fees
    • Includes HR Core as standard
  • Contractor of RecordFrom $325/contractor/mo
    • Direct contractor engagement and payment by Remote
    • Uncapped indemnity ensuring comprehensive protection for your business
    • Transparent payments with full visibility
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Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Namely✓
Remote✓
CLI
Namely✗
Remote✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Namely✓
Remote✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Namely

2 total
  • 401(k) Recordkeepers
  • Retirement Plan Providers
Independently observed

Remote

Leader
4 total
  • Workday
  • HiBob
  • BambooHR
  • Personio
Independently observed
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