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Cin7 vs Remote

Cin7 logo

Cin7

ERP & Business Operations

Connected inventory management for product sellers

From
$349/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Remote logo

Remote

Payroll & Benefits

The new standard for global employment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Remote has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cin7 sales orders are capped annually rather than monthly, at 6,000 on Standard, 24,000 on Pro and 120,000 on Advanced; Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • They diverge on capability: Cin7 covers Inventory management, Remote covers Global Payroll.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cin7 and Remote actually diverge.

Attributes where Cin7 and Remote differ
AttributeCin7Remote
Starting price$349/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryERP & Business OperationsPayroll & Benefits
Founded20122019

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cin7

  • Inventory management
  • Order management
  • Warehouse management
  • EDI integration
  • B2B commerce
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay

Only in Remote

  • Global Payroll
  • EOR Services
  • Contractor Management
  • Compliance
  • Benefits
  • Equity Management
  • HRIS
  • BambooHR

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cin7

  • Inventory and order management across multiple sales channelsnot Remote
  • Connecting ecommerce storefronts to warehousing and fulfilmentnot Remote

Remote

  • Employing staff in countries where you have no legal entity through an employer of recordnot Cin7
  • Paying and managing international contractors with compliant agreementsnot Cin7
  • Running payroll and HR records for a distributed workforcenot Cin7

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cin7

  • Sales orders are capped annually rather than monthly, at 6,000 on Standard, 24,000 on Pro and 120,000 on Advanced
  • Ecommerce and app integrations are rationed by plan, at 2, 4 and 6
  • User seats are capped at 5, 10 and 15 by plan
  • The entry Standard plan is $349 a month and Advanced is $1,199
  • Additional users, integrations and order volume are all chargeable extras on top of the plan

Remote

  • Employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • Global Payroll carries an implementation fee to set up entities plus a recurring payroll delivery fee on top of the $29 per employee per month rate
  • Contractor Management Plus is $99 per contractor per month against $29 for the standard tier
  • The Equity product is limited to Delaware C-Corps
  • The PEO product bills in USD only and requires a US bank account
  • Remote states it collects reserve payments in high risk circumstances, so an upfront deposit is possible

Pricing, plan by plan

Cin7

$349/month
  • Standard$349/month
    • Inventory management
    • 3 sales channels
    • Basic reporting
  • Pro$599/month
    • Unlimited channels
    • Advanced automations
    • 3PL connections

Remote

Free
  • Contractor Management$29/month
    • Contractor Payments
    • Compliance
    • Contracts
  • Employer of Record$599/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

Which should you pick?

Choose Cin7 if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want order management.
Cin7 review

Choose Remote if

  • You need global payroll.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want eor services.
Remote review

Questions people ask

Is Cin7 or Remote better?
Neither clearly leads. Cin7 starts at $349/month and Remote at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cin7 or Remote?
Remote has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $349/month for Cin7 and Free for Remote.
Does Cin7 or Remote run on more platforms?
Cin7 runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Remote runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Remote for free?
Yes. Remote has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cin7 starts at $349/month.
What is Cin7 best used for?
Cin7 is most often used for inventory and order management across multiple sales channels, connecting ecommerce storefronts to warehousing and fulfilment. Of those, inventory and order management across multiple sales channels and connecting ecommerce storefronts to warehousing and fulfilment are not what Remote is typically brought in for.
What can Cin7 do that Remote cannot?
Cin7 covers Inventory management, Order management, Warehouse management, EDI integration. Remote covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance. Both handle QuickBooks, Xero, Web support.
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