Plane Payroll
Cheaper for 10 people
From$19/user/mo
10 people: $190 a month · $2,280 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Plane Payroll 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
Plane Payroll starts at $19/user/mo (US Employees) and Remote at $29/user/mo (Contractor Management). For 10 people that's $190 vs $290 a month: Plane Payroll is $100 a month (34%) cheaper than Remote on list price.
Remote
HR
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
Plane Payroll and Remote plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Plane Payroll
US Employees
Multi-state W-2 payroll · Automated tax filing · I-9 and W-4 support
$19/user/mo
Contractors
Pay in 240+ countries · 70+ local currencies · 1099 filing
$39/user/mo
International Employees (EOR)
Hire in 100+ countries · Local contracts · Visa assistance
$499/user/mo
Per person paid per month; no minimums or setup fees. Pilot.co now redirects to Plane.
Prices from Plane Payroll'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 | Plane Payroll (US Employees) | Remote (Contractor Management) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $95/mo$1,140/yr a year | $145/mo$1,740/yr a year | Plane Payroll $50 less a month |
| 10 people | $190/mo$2,280/yr a year | $290/mo$3,480/yr a year | Plane Payroll $100 less a month |
| 25 people | $475/mo$5,700/yr a year | $725/mo$8,700/yr a year | Plane Payroll $250 less a month |
Plane Payroll 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
Plane Payroll vs Remote: questions
Which is cheaper, Plane Payroll or Remote?
Plane Payroll starts at $19/user/mo (US Employees) and Remote at $29/user/mo (Contractor Management). For 10 people that's $190 vs $290 a month: Plane Payroll is $100 a month (34%) cheaper than Remote on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Plane Payroll and Remote have free plans?
Plane Payroll has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Remote has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
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