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
Remote vs When I Work: 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 When I Work at $2.50/user/mo (Essentials). For 10 people that's $290 vs $25 a month: When I Work is $265 a month (91%) cheaper than Remote on list price.
When I Work
Cheaper for 10 people
From$2.50/user/mo
10 people: $25 a month · $300 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Plans
Remote and When I Work 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.
When I Work
Essentials
Auto scheduling · Multi-week scheduling · Multi-location scheduling
$2.50/user/mo
Pro
Advanced scheduling · Scheduling rules · Role permissions
$5/user/mo
Premium
API key access · Webhooks · SAML/SSO
$8/user/mo
Per user per month as listed; page offers monthly or annual billing without separate annual rates. Time Tracking & Attendance add-on priced separately.
Prices from When I Work'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) | When I Work (Essentials) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $145/mo$1,740/yr a year | $12.50/mo$150/yr a year | When I Work $132.50 less a month |
| 10 people | $290/mo$3,480/yr a year | $25/mo$300/yr a year | When I Work $265 less a month |
| 25 people | $725/mo$8,700/yr a year | $62.50/mo$750/yr a year | When I Work $662.50 less a month |
Remote is priced per user. When I Work 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 When I Work: questions
Which is cheaper, Remote or When I Work?
Remote starts at $29/user/mo (Contractor Management) and When I Work at $2.50/user/mo (Essentials). For 10 people that's $290 vs $25 a month: When I Work is $265 a month (91%) cheaper than Remote on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Remote and When I Work have free plans?
Remote has no free plan in Surba's catalog. When I Work has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
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