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EnKash vs Remote

EnKash logo

EnKash

Payroll

Indian corporate card and spend management platform holding an RBI prepaid payment instrument licence

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Remote logo

Remote

Payroll

The new standard for global employment

From
$29/month per employee
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: EnKash it is built specifically for Indian regulation and payment rails, so a multinational needs a separate platform for spend outside India, undermining any single-vendor global spend management strategy.; Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • They diverge on capability: EnKash covers Corporate card ecosystem, Remote covers Global Payroll.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EnKash and Remote actually diverge.

Attributes where EnKash and Remote differ
AttributeEnKashRemote
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 EnKash

  • Corporate card ecosystem
  • UPI-linked petty cash wallets
  • Real-time compliance controls
  • AI receipt management
  • PPI licence issuance
  • Expense management software

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.

EnKash

  • An Indian business replacing branch-level petty cash handling with UPI-linked digital walletsnot Remote
  • A finance team wanting real-time merchant category restrictions on employee card spendnot Remote
  • A company wanting tax-saving benefit cards issued alongside standard expense cardsnot Remote
  • An enterprise wanting a prepaid card issuer with its own RBI licence rather than a reseller of a bank's licencenot Remote

Remote

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

Where each one falls short

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

EnKash

  • It is built specifically for Indian regulation and payment rails, so a multinational needs a separate platform for spend outside India, undermining any single-vendor global spend management strategy.
  • Pricing is entirely unpublished, so a finance team cannot budget the platform before a sales conversation.
  • Holding its own PPI licence reduces reliance on a bank partner but does not remove regulatory risk entirely, since RBI rules on prepaid instruments and card issuance in India have changed materially in recent years and can change again.
  • As a full-stack ecosystem spanning cards, wallets and expense software, adoption benefits most companies that commit to most of the modules together, which raises switching cost once implemented.
  • Independent published benchmarks on uptime, dispute resolution speed and support responsiveness are thin compared with more established global spend platforms.

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

EnKash

On request
  • EnKash$undefined/year
    • Pricing not published, quote based on card volume and modules
    • Corporate card, expense management and UPI wallet modules available separately or bundled

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 EnKash if

  • You need corporate card ecosystem.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want upi-linked petty cash wallets.
EnKash 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 EnKash or Remote better?
Neither clearly leads. EnKash 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, EnKash or Remote?
EnKash starts at On request and Remote at $29/month per employee.
Does EnKash or Remote run on more platforms?
EnKash runs on Web, iOS, Android. Remote runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is EnKash best used for?
EnKash is most often used for an indian business replacing branch-level petty cash handling with upi-linked digital wallets, a finance team wanting real-time merchant category restrictions on employee card spend, a company wanting tax-saving benefit cards issued alongside standard expense cards, an enterprise wanting a prepaid card issuer with its own rbi licence rather than a reseller of a bank's licence. Of those, an indian business replacing branch-level petty cash handling with upi-linked digital wallets and a finance team wanting real-time merchant category restrictions on employee card spend are not what Remote is typically brought in for.
What can EnKash do that Remote cannot?
EnKash covers Corporate card ecosystem, UPI-linked petty cash wallets, Real-time compliance controls, AI receipt management. Remote covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

EnKash: Does EnKash operate outside India?

No, it is built for the Indian regulatory and payment rail environment specifically.

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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EnKash: What is a PPI licence and why does it matter?

It is a Reserve Bank of India licence to issue prepaid payment instruments; EnKash holding its own, obtained April 2025, means it depends less on a partner bank for card issuance.

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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EnKash: Is pricing published?

No, EnKash requires a sales conversation for pricing based on card volume and modules used.

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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