OnPay 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.
Features
The capabilities each product documents. These tools do not share a category taxonomy, so this aligns what each vendor states rather than a normalised feature set.
| Feature | OnPay | Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Api access | - | full |
| Benefits admin | - | ✓ |
| Contractor payments | - | ✓ |
| Core hris | - | ✓ |
| Eor peo | - | eor |
| Native payroll | - | multi_country |
| Onboarding | - | ✓ |
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
OnPay
A subscription payroll service that automates pay runs, tax compliance, and HR administration across U.S. states. Includes employee benefits management, integrations with accounting software, and expert support.
Remote
LeaderRemote 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.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
OnPay
From $49/month plus $6 per worker/month. Bundled HR and time tracking options available. Partner program offers revenue sharing (15-20%) and tiered discounts (10-20%).
- Payroll Essentials$49/month + $6 per worker/month
- W-2s, 1099s, and year-end filings
- Unlimited pay runs and schedules
- Federal, state, and local tax filings
- Multi-state payroll
- Expert support by phone, chat, and email
- +1 more
Remote
LeaderFrom $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
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
OnPay
- Deputy
- QuickBooks Desktop
- Xero
- 401(k) retirement plans
- Workers compensation
- Health insurance providers
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- QuickBooks
- Vestwell
- Traliant
Remote
Leader- Workday
- HiBob
- BambooHR
- Personio
OnPay or Remote: which one depends on you
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