# OnPay vs Remote

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Remote

| Attribute | OnPay | Remote |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 51.4 (43% (low)) | 68.6 (71% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A subscription payroll service that automates pay runs, tax compliance, and HR administration across U.S. states. It is indexed under Payroll Software.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"What is OnPay?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OnPay is a paid product; published pricing starts at $6 per employee per month. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"How much does OnPay cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to OnPay. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"What platforms does OnPay support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for OnPay, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"Can OnPay be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for OnPay, including Deputy, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, 401(k) retirement plans, Workers compensation, Health insurance providers, Dental insurance and Vision insurance. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"What does OnPay integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for OnPay. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as OnPay not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://onpay.com/resources-for-partners/compliance-checker/","question":"What security certifications does OnPay have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"OnPay is available in the United States. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","question":"Where is OnPay available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based global employment platform that handles hiring, payroll processing, tax compliance, and benefits administration across multiple countries with owned infrastructure and local expertise. It is indexed under HRIS & Payroll Software.","source":"https://remote.com/","question":"What is Remote?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Remote is a paid product; published pricing starts at $29 per employee per month. It is sold across 5 plans (Employer of Record, Payroll, Contractor Management and Contractor Management Plus). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://remote.com/","question":"How much does Remote cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Remote. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://remote.com/","question":"What platforms does Remote support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Remote, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://remote.com/","question":"Can Remote be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Remote, including Workday, HiBob, BambooHR and Personio. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://remote.com/","question":"What does Remote integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Remote. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Remote not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://remote.com/en-hk/resources/checklists-templates/hr-compliance-checklist","question":"What security certifications does Remote have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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 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. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"eor_peo":"eor","core_hris":true,"api_access":"full","onboarding":true,"benefits_admin":true,"native_payroll":"multi_country","contractor_payments":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Deputy"},{"name":"QuickBooks Desktop"},{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"401(k) retirement plans"},{"name":"Workers compensation"},{"name":"Health insurance providers"},{"name":"Dental insurance"},{"name":"Vision insurance"},{"name":"QuickBooks","native":true,"category":"accounting","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Vestwell","native":true,"category":"retirement"},{"name":"Traliant","native":true,"category":"compliance"}]` | `[{"name":"Workday"},{"name":"HiBob"},{"name":"BambooHR"},{"name":"Personio"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Payroll Essentials","summary":"$49/month + $6 per worker/month","features":["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","No implementation or integration fees"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":6,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"HR","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":2,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"HR + Time Tracking","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":21,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Live HR Support","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Bundled HR","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":71,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Bundled HR + Time Tracking","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":81,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"worker","amount":4,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"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%).","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://onpay.com/payroll/software/accountants/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-21T11:36:31.734Z","startingPrice":{"amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Employer of Record","summary":"$699/employee/mo","features":["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","Dedicated in-house experts for local support","Includes HR Essentials as standard"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":699,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Hire without opening a local entity in 90+ countries","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Payroll","summary":"$29/employee/mo","features":["Powerful, transparent international payroll","Simple self-service platform","Personalized support from dedicated specialists","Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country","Integrated benefits management","Includes HR Core as standard"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"employee","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Global payroll for organizations with existing legal entities","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Contractor Management","summary":"$29/contractor/mo","features":["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","Includes HR Core as standard"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"contractor","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Manage independent contractors across multiple countries","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Contractor Management Plus","summary":"$99/contractor/mo","features":["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"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"contractor","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Contractor management with robust compliance and indemnity protection","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Contractor of Record","summary":"From $325/contractor/mo","features":["Direct contractor engagement and payment by Remote","Uncapped indemnity ensuring comprehensive protection for your business","Transparent payments with full visibility"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"contractor","amount":325,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Contractor engagement and payment with uncapped indemnity protection","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $29-699/employee/mo; $29-325/contractor/mo. No upfront deposits. Multiple currencies supported. Transparent pricing guarantee.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://remote.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-04T08:34:05.894Z","startingPrice":{"amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":49,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 100 |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://remote.com/en-za/global-hr/hr-compliance |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T17:44:44.180Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*