Remote.com
Workable
| Feature | Remote.com | Workable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $29/mo | From $149/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | distributed-teams, global-companies, startups-hiring-globally, remote-first-companies | growing-companies, hr-teams, recruiters, startups |
| Founded | 2019 | 2012 |
| Employer Of Record | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contractor Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Global Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Benefits | ✓ | ✗ |
| Equity Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Onboarding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ats | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Sourcing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Job Posting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interview Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Offer Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Remote.com Pros
- Employer of Record in 75+ countries
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Own legal entities (not third-party partners)
- Free contractor management plan available
✗ Remote.com Cons
- EOR pricing ($599/employee) is expensive
- Onboarding can take 2-4 weeks in some countries
- Benefits options limited in smaller markets
✓ Workable Pros
- Great job board reach
- AI candidate sourcing
- Easy to use
- Good reporting
✗ Workable Cons
- Expensive
- Limited HR beyond recruiting
- Video interview extra
The Verdict
Remote.com is built for distributed teams and global companies, with a focus on employer-of-record and contractor-management. Workable targets growing companies and hr teams and leads with ats and ai-sourcing.
On pricing, Remote.com is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $29/mo compared to $149/mo for Workable. That $120/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Remote.com has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Workable requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Remote.com offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Workable takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.