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Remote vs SalaryFits

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Remote

Payroll

The new standard for global employment

From
$29/month per employee
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SalaryFits

Payroll

Brazilian employee benefits and earned wage access app, owned by Serasa Experian since 2024

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SalaryFits has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published; SalaryFits it only operates in Brazil, tied to Brazilian payroll and labour law, so it is not an option for any multinational benefits programme outside that market.
  • They diverge on capability: Remote covers Global Payroll, SalaryFits covers Discount club.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Remote and SalaryFits actually diverge.

Attributes where Remote and SalaryFits differ
AttributeRemoteSalaryFits
Starting price$29/month per employeeFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFree for employers, fees apply to advances and loans
Free tierNoYes
Founded2019Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Remote

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

Only in SalaryFits

  • Discount club
  • Earned wage access
  • Payroll-deduction loans
  • Financial marketplace
  • Zero employer cost
  • Serasa credit integration

What people use each for

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

Remote

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

SalaryFits

  • A Brazilian employer wanting a zero-cost benefit to add discount and advance access for staffnot Remote
  • An HR team wanting earned wage access without building payroll advance infrastructure in housenot Remote
  • A company wanting to offer payroll-deduction credit access underwritten with bureau-grade datanot Remote
  • An employer consolidating several point benefits into one branded app for staffnot Remote

Where each one falls short

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

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

SalaryFits

  • It only operates in Brazil, tied to Brazilian payroll and labour law, so it is not an option for any multinational benefits programme outside that market.
  • Ownership by Serasa Experian, a credit bureau, puts consumer credit data and workplace financial wellness in the hands of the same company, which some employees and employers may view as a conflict of interest.
  • Salary advances and payroll loans carry real fees and interest even though the base app is free to the employer, so the actual cost to employees is not zero despite the marketing framing.
  • As with any earned wage access product, heavy reliance on advances can mask underlying pay adequacy problems rather than solve them, and repeated use signals financial distress that a purely additive benefit narrative does not capture.
  • Independent, English-language documentation and support are thin, since the product and its support model are built around Brazilian Portuguese speaking employers and employees.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

SalaryFits

Free
  • SalaryFitsFree
    • No employer subscription cost
    • Discount club free to employees
    • Salary advance and consigned loan fees apply per transaction

Which should you pick?

Choose Remote if

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

Choose SalaryFits if

  • You need discount club.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want earned wage access.
SalaryFits review

Questions people ask

Is Remote or SalaryFits better?
Neither clearly leads. Remote starts at $29/month per employee and SalaryFits at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Remote or SalaryFits?
SalaryFits has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month per employee for Remote and Free for SalaryFits.
Does Remote or SalaryFits run on more platforms?
Remote runs on Web, Ios, Android. SalaryFits runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use SalaryFits for free?
Yes. SalaryFits has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Remote starts at $29/month per employee.
What is Remote best used for?
Remote is most often used for global hiring and payroll across 90+ countries without establishing local subsidiaries, contractor and freelancer management with compliance protection, u.s. multi-state payroll and benefits administration, equity management for startups and growth-stage companies. Of those, global hiring and payroll across 90+ countries without establishing local subsidiaries and contractor and freelancer management with compliance protection are not what SalaryFits is typically brought in for.
What can Remote do that SalaryFits cannot?
Remote covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance. SalaryFits covers Discount club, Earned wage access, Payroll-deduction loans, Financial marketplace.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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).

Source
SalaryFits: Is SalaryFits still an independent company?

No. It was acquired by Serasa Experian, with the deal approved by Brazil's CADE antitrust authority in 2024, and now operates as part of that group.

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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SalaryFits: Does it cost the employer anything?

The base discount club and app access are free to employers; advances and payroll loans carry fees and interest paid by employees.

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.

Source
SalaryFits: Does it operate outside Brazil?

No, it is built specifically for the Brazilian market.

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