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Remote vs TriNet

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Remote

Payroll

The new standard for global employment

From
$29/month per employee
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TriNet logo

TriNet

Payroll

Big company benefits and a team deeply involved in running your HR

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published; TriNet pricing is fully customized with no published rates
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Remote and TriNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Remote and TriNet differ
AttributeRemoteTriNet
Starting price$29/month per employeeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2019Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 TriNet

Nothing recorded that Remote does not also cover.

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 TriNet
  • Contractor and freelancer management with compliance protectionnot TriNet
  • U.S. multi-state payroll and benefits administrationnot TriNet
  • Equity management for startups and growth-stage companiesnot TriNet

TriNet

  • HR and payroll services for mid-sized companiesnot Remote
  • Talent managementnot Remote
  • Benefits administrationnot 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

TriNet

  • Pricing is fully customized with no published rates
  • Assessment required before pricing is provided
  • No self-serve pricing options

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

TriNet

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TriNet review.

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 TriNet if

Nothing in the data separates TriNet from Remote on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

TriNet review

Questions people ask

Is Remote or TriNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Remote starts at $29/month per employee and TriNet at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Remote or TriNet?
Remote starts at $29/month per employee and TriNet at On request.
Does Remote or TriNet run on more platforms?
Remote runs on Web, Ios, Android. TriNet runs on Web.
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 TriNet is typically brought in for.
What can Remote do that TriNet cannot?
Remote covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance.

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).

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TriNet: How does TriNet determine its pricing?

TriNet states: 'Many factors go into our pricing structure, including the state of your business and the size of your company.' Pricing is customized per client based on business size, location, and specific needs.

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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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TriNet: Can you get a TriNet quote without an assessment?

No. TriNet requires customers to complete an HR Solution Assessment or consult with a TriNet consultant before receiving a personalized quote. No pricing is available without this step.

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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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