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
Remote vs Rivermate: 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
Remote starts at $29/user/mo (Contractor Management) and Rivermate at $149/user/mo (Contractor of Record). For 10 people that's $290 vs $1,490 a month: Remote is $1,200 a month (81%) cheaper than Rivermate on list price.
Rivermate
HR
From$149/user/mo
10 people: $1,490 a month · $17,880 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 2 plans · priced per user
Plans
Remote and Rivermate plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
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.
Rivermate
Contractor of Record
Compliant contractor agreements · Payments in 120+ currencies · Option to convert to employees
$149/user/mo
Employer of Record
Hire in 180+ countries · Payroll, taxes and benefits · Dedicated account manager
$349/user/mo
'From' prices per contractor/employee per month; varies by country, headcount and expat/local hire. Visa and immigration on request.
Prices from Rivermate'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 | Remote (Contractor Management) | Rivermate (Contractor of Record) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $145/mo$1,740/yr a year | $745/mo$8,940/yr a year | Remote $600 less a month |
| 10 people | $290/mo$3,480/yr a year | $1,490/mo$17,880/yr a year | Remote $1,200 less a month |
| 25 people | $725/mo$8,700/yr a year | $3,725/mo$44,700/yr a year | Remote $3,000 less a month |
Remote is priced per user. Rivermate is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Remote vs Rivermate: questions
Which is cheaper, Remote or Rivermate?
Remote starts at $29/user/mo (Contractor Management) and Rivermate at $149/user/mo (Contractor of Record). For 10 people that's $290 vs $1,490 a month: Remote is $1,200 a month (81%) cheaper than Rivermate on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Remote and Rivermate have free plans?
Remote has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Rivermate has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
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