Software · head to head
Paychex Flex vs Remote
Paychex Flex
Software
Payroll and HR solutions that grow with you
- From
- $39/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Remote has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Paychex Flex paychex publishes no rate card for Paychex Flex: the payroll page names the Select, Pro and Enterprise packages but gives no per employee fee, no base monthly fee and no setup fee; Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
- They diverge on capability: Paychex Flex covers Payroll Processing, Remote covers Global Payroll.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Paychex Flex and Remote actually diverge.
| Attribute | Paychex Flex | Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39/month | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 1971 | 2019 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Paychex Flex
- Payroll Processing
- Tax Administration
- HR Services
- Benefits Administration
- Time and Attendance
- Retirement Services
- Sage
- Microsoft 365
Only in Remote
- Global Payroll
- EOR Services
- Contractor Management
- Compliance
- Benefits
- Equity Management
- HRIS
- BambooHR
Both cover
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Paychex Flex
- Running payroll and filing payroll taxes for small and mid sized US businessesnot Remote
- Combining payroll with benefits administration and HR services from one vendornot Remote
- Handling multi state payroll compliance and year end tax formsnot Remote
Remote
- Employing staff in countries where you have no legal entity through an employer of recordnot Paychex Flex
- Paying and managing international contractors with compliant agreementsnot Paychex Flex
- Running payroll and HR records for a distributed workforcenot Paychex Flex
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Paychex Flex
- Paychex publishes no rate card for Paychex Flex: the payroll page names the Select, Pro and Enterprise packages but gives no per employee fee, no base monthly fee and no setup fee
- Pricing is obtained only by requesting a quote or calling sales
- Product capability is split across three packages, so features are tied to a tier whose price is not disclosed
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
Paychex Flex
$39/month- Essentials$39/month
- Payroll Processing
- Tax Services
- Direct Deposit
- Select$undefined/month
- All Essentials features
- HR Administration
- Onboarding
Remote
Free- Contractor Management$29/month
- Contractor Payments
- Compliance
- Contracts
- Employer of Record$599/month
- Global Employment
- Payroll
- Benefits
Which should you pick?
Choose Paychex Flex if
- You need payroll processing.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want tax administration.
Choose Remote if
- You need global payroll.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want eor services.
Questions people ask
- Is Paychex Flex or Remote better?
- Neither clearly leads. Paychex Flex starts at $39/month and Remote at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Paychex Flex or Remote?
- Remote has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $39/month for Paychex Flex and Free for Remote.
- Does Paychex Flex or Remote run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Remote for free?
- Yes. Remote has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paychex Flex starts at $39/month.
- What is Paychex Flex best used for?
- Paychex Flex is most often used for running payroll and filing payroll taxes for small and mid sized us businesses, combining payroll with benefits administration and hr services from one vendor, handling multi state payroll compliance and year end tax forms. Of those, running payroll and filing payroll taxes for small and mid sized us businesses and combining payroll with benefits administration and hr services from one vendor are not what Remote is typically brought in for.
- What can Paychex Flex do that Remote cannot?
- Paychex Flex covers Payroll Processing, Tax Administration, HR Services, Benefits Administration. Remote covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance. Both handle QuickBooks, Xero, Web support, Ios support.