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Clair vs Remote

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Clair

Payroll

On demand pay advances funded by a partner bank with no fee to the employee

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Remote

Payroll

The new standard for global employment

From
$29/month per employee
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clair advance limits start around $100 per advance and roughly $200 between paydays, so it covers a shift level cash gap and not a genuine emergency.; Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • They diverge on capability: Clair covers Embedded enrolment, Remote covers Global Payroll.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clair and Remote actually diverge.

Attributes where Clair and Remote differ
AttributeClairRemote
Starting priceOn request$29/month per employee
Pricing modelquotesubscription
FoundedUnknown2019

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Payroll).

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 Clair

  • Embedded enrolment
  • Bank issued advances
  • Clair spending account and card
  • Free standard delivery
  • Instant delivery option
  • Progressive limits
  • Automatic repayment
  • No interest or late fees

Only in Remote

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

What people use each for

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

Clair

  • A restaurant group already on 7shifts wanting on demand pay without adding another vendor contractnot Remote
  • A small business on QuickBooks Payroll enabling early wage access inside its existing payroll productnot Remote
  • An employer that wants a fee free option to be the default rather than a paid upgradenot Remote
  • A shift based operator using early pay access as a shift fill incentive without changing payroll timingnot Remote

Remote

  • Global hiring and payroll across 90+ countries without establishing local subsidiariesnot Clair
  • Contractor and freelancer management with compliance protectionnot Clair
  • U.S. multi-state payroll and benefits administrationnot Clair
  • Equity management for startups and growth-stage companiesnot Clair

Where each one falls short

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

Clair

  • Advance limits start around $100 per advance and roughly $200 between paydays, so it covers a shift level cash gap and not a genuine emergency.
  • Instant delivery to an existing bank account costs the employee $4.99, so the free path in practice means opening a Clair account and card that the employee did not previously want.
  • The business depends on interchange from the Clair spending account, which means the design nudges workers to move their pay to a new account rather than keep their existing bank.
  • Availability is tied to payroll and scheduling partners, so an employer on an unsupported payroll system cannot buy Clair directly.
  • Advances are issued by Pathward, N.A. rather than Clair, so the terms and eligibility rules for the product ultimately sit with a bank that the employer has no contract with.

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

Clair

On request
  • Clair on demand pay$undefined/year
    • No published employer cost; delivered through payroll and scheduling partners
    • Standard one to three business day advances are free to the employee
    • Instant transfer to an external bank account costs $4.99

Remote

$29/month per employee
  • Global Payroll$29/month per employee
    • International payroll infrastructure
    • Self-service platform
    • Specialist support
  • Employer of Record (EOR)$699/month per employee
    • Hire in 90+ countries without local entity
    • Dedicated onboarding specialist
    • Local payroll handling
  • Contractor Management - Basic$29/month per contractor
    • Contract creation and signing
    • Invoice approval
    • Transparent payments
  • Contractor Management - Plus$99/month per contractor
    • All Basic features
    • Indemnity protection up to $100,000 per contractor

Which should you pick?

Choose Clair if

  • You need embedded enrolment.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want bank issued advances.
Clair review

Choose Remote if

  • You need global payroll.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want eor services.
Remote review

Questions people ask

Is Clair or Remote better?
Neither clearly leads. Clair starts at On request and Remote at $29/month per employee, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clair or Remote?
Clair starts at On request and Remote at $29/month per employee.
Does Clair or Remote run on more platforms?
Clair runs on Web, iOS, Android. Remote runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Clair best used for?
Clair is most often used for a restaurant group already on 7shifts wanting on demand pay without adding another vendor contract, a small business on quickbooks payroll enabling early wage access inside its existing payroll product, an employer that wants a fee free option to be the default rather than a paid upgrade, a shift based operator using early pay access as a shift fill incentive without changing payroll timing. Of those, a restaurant group already on 7shifts wanting on demand pay without adding another vendor contract and a small business on quickbooks payroll enabling early wage access inside its existing payroll product are not what Remote is typically brought in for.
What can Clair do that Remote cannot?
Clair covers Embedded enrolment, Bank issued advances, Clair spending account and card, Free standard delivery. Remote covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clair: Does the employee pay a fee?

Not for standard one to three business day advances, and not for instant access into the Clair spending account. Instant transfer to an outside bank account costs $4.99.

Remote: How much does Remote's Employer of Record (EOR) service cost?

Remote's EOR service costs $699 per employee per month in USD. This includes hiring in 90+ countries, dedicated onboarding, local payroll, compliance protections, localized benefits, expert support, and HR Essentials. Pricing is available in multiple currencies (EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, NZD, SGD, CHF, JPY, SEK, NOK, DKK).

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Clair: How much can an employee advance?

Up to about $100 per advance and roughly $200 between paydays to start, with limits rising after consistent repayment.

Remote: What is the cost difference between Global Payroll and EOR on Remote?

Global Payroll is $29 per employee per month for international payroll infrastructure and self-service management. EOR is $699 per employee per month and includes full employer responsibilities, compliance, benefits, and dedicated support for hiring in 90+ countries.

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Clair: Can I buy Clair if I do not use a partner payroll system?

Generally no. It is distributed through payroll and scheduling platforms such as Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll and 7shifts.

Remote: How much does Remote charge for contractor management?

Contractor Management costs $29 per contractor per month for basic features (contracts, invoicing, payments) or $99 per month for the Plus tier, which adds indemnity protection up to $100,000 per contractor. Contractor of Record (where Remote is the employer) costs from $325 per contractor per month.

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