Ontop
HR
From$49/user/mo
10 people: $490 a month · $5,880 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 1 plan · priced per user
Ontop vs Remote: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of HR tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Ontop starts at $49/user/mo (Contractor of record) and Remote at $29/user/mo (Contractor Management). For 10 people that's $490 vs $290 a month: Remote is $200 a month (41%) cheaper than Ontop on list price.
Remote
Cheaper for 10 people
From$29/user/mo
10 people: $290 a month · $3,480 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 5 plans · priced per user
Plans
Ontop and Remote plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Ontop
Contractor of record
Contractors in 150+ countries · USD global payments · Contract templates
$49/user/mo
Starting from $49 per contractor per month, subject to conditions and worker count; volume discounts available. Not an employer of record.
Prices from Ontop's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Remote
Contractor Management
Per contractor (starting at)
$29/user/mo
Global Payroll
Per employee (starting at)
$29/user/mo
Contractor Management Plus
Per contractor (starting at)
$99/user/mo
US PEO
Per employee (starting at)
$99/user/mo
Employer of Record
Per employee (starting at)
$599/user/mo
'Starting at' per person per month. Monthly vs annual EOR pricing not broken out on page. HRIS price not listed.
Prices from Remote's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Ontop (Contractor of record) | Remote (Contractor Management) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $245/mo$2,940/yr a year | $145/mo$1,740/yr a year | Remote $100 less a month |
| 10 people | $490/mo$5,880/yr a year | $290/mo$3,480/yr a year | Remote $200 less a month |
| 25 people | $1,225/mo$14,700/yr a year | $725/mo$8,700/yr a year | Remote $500 less a month |
Ontop is priced per user. Remote is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Ontop vs Remote: questions
Which is cheaper, Ontop or Remote?
Ontop starts at $49/user/mo (Contractor of record) and Remote at $29/user/mo (Contractor Management). For 10 people that's $490 vs $290 a month: Remote is $200 a month (41%) cheaper than Ontop on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Ontop and Remote have free plans?
Ontop has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Remote has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
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