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Remote alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Remote: EOR is expensive at scale in one country, and benefits and timelines vary by country. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Remote, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Deel currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Deel logoDeelPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 566.5
2Oyster logoOysterPaidNoWeb4 of 462.6
3Rippling logoRipplingPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 559.6
4HiBob logoHiBobPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.2
  1. Deel logo

    1. DeelTop pick

    Best for: Companies hiring employees or contractors in countries where they have no entity

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Remote

    Similar global coverage with a broader set of HR add-ons.

    Pros

    • EOR, contractors and global payroll in one platform
    • Wide country coverage
    • Extra tools such as HRIS, immigration and equipment

    Cons

    • EOR fees are high per employee
    • Support quality varies by country
    • Many products to navigate
    Visit Deel Compare with RemoteDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Deel a good Remote alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    EOR price
    From $599 per employee/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026deel.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contractor price
    From $49 per contractor/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026deel.com(opens source in a new tab)
    US PEO price
    From $125 per employee/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026deel.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    40,000+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026deel.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Countries
    150+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026deel.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Oyster logo

    2. Oyster

    Best for: Remote-first companies hiring a handful of people in many countries

    PaidWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Remote

    EOR built around distributed teams, with contractor tools.

    Pros

    • Employer of record in a wide range of countries
    • Contractor payments in many currencies
    • Useful free guides and cost calculators

    Cons

    • Smaller product range than Deel or Remote
    • EOR costs high compared with your own entity
    • Fewer native HR tools
    Visit Oyster Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Oyster a good Remote alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    EOR coverage
    120+ countries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026oysterhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contractor contracts
    180+ countries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026oysterhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Payment currencies
    120+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026oysterhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Onboarding time
    As fast as 48 hours
    Checked Oct 25, 2026oysterhr.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Rippling logo

    3. Rippling

    Best for: Growing companies that want HR, payroll, IT and spend automated from one system

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Remote

    Global payroll tied into HR, IT and spend.

    Pros

    • One employee record drives HR, payroll and IT
    • Global payroll, EOR and contractor payments
    • Strong workflow automation across modules

    Cons

    • Quote-based pricing that rises as you add modules
    • More than a very small business needs
    • Sales-led buying process
    Visit Rippling Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Rippling a good Remote alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Pricing
    Custom quote by modules
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rippling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scope
    HR, payroll, IT and finance
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rippling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    25,000+ businesses
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rippling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contractor payments
    185+ countries
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rippling.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    650+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026rippling.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. HiBob logo

    4. HiBob

    Best for: Mid-sized, multi-country companies that want a modern, employee-friendly HRIS

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Remote

    HRIS for teams that already have entities abroad.

    Pros

    • Polished employee experience and people directory
    • Strong for multi-country HR and compensation
    • Quicker rollout than enterprise suites

    Cons

    • Quote-based pricing
    • Payroll coverage varies by country
    • Reporting can need workarounds
    Visit HiBob Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is HiBob a good Remote alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Customers
    5,500+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hibob.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scope
    HR, payroll and finance
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hibob.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant access
    MCP
    Checked Oct 25, 2026hibob.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Remote alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Deel logo

Best Remote alternative for most people

Deel

Similar global coverage with a broader set of HR add-ons.

Rippling logo

Best Remote alternative for iPhone and Android

Rippling

Global payroll tied into HR, IT and spend.

Oyster logo

Best Remote alternative for working in the browser

Oyster

EOR built around distributed teams, with contractor tools.

Remote alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Remote?

Deel ranks first right now. Similar global coverage with a broader set of HR add-ons. Oyster and Rippling follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Remote?

None of the 4 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Remote?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Remote?

The complaints we hear most: EOR is expensive at scale in one country; benefits and timelines vary by country; HR features are lighter than a full HRIS.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Remote, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.