RemoFirst publishes an EOR price of US$199 and Playroll US$399 per employee per month, so RemoFirst's headline fee is US$200 a month (US$2,400 a year) lower per employee. Country costs, benefits and add-ons can outweigh that difference.
RemoFirst: EOR and contractor platform positioned on low, flat pricing, with visa support and global benefits.
Playroll: Global employment platform offering EOR, contractor management, payroll and immigration support, with public cost and regulation tools.
| RemoFirst | Playroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$199 / month | From US$399 / month |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month | Per employee / month |
| Products | Employer of Record, Contractor payments, Visas and work permits, Benefits | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll, Immigration support |
| Coverage | 185+ countries (provider claim) | 180+ countries (provider claim) |
| Headquarters | Not stated | Not stated |
| Founded | Not stated | Not stated |
| Factor | RemoFirst | Playroll |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$199 / employee / month | US$399 / employee / month |
| What the price covers | Published 'starts at' price of US$199 per person per month for EOR. Contractor management has a free tier; premium contractor payments are US$25 per contractor per month. | Published 'starting at' price of US$399 per employee per month, with no minimum commitment; also shown in local currencies. |
Consider RemoFirst if…
- You want the lower published EOR price (US$199 vs US$399 per employee per month)
- Headline price is your main constraint
- You want EOR and contractor payments without a large platform contract
Consider Playroll if…
- You want a low published starting price with no minimum commitment
- You'd like to see prices in your own currency
- What is the all-in monthly fee for my specific countries, on annual and monthly billing?
- Do you employ through your own entity or a partner in each country?
- What deposit is required, and how and when is it refunded?
- What currency conversion margin applies to invoices?
- How are benefits, termination costs and offboarding billed?
- Is there a fee for transferring employees to our own entity later?
Use our provider due-diligence checklist for the full list. To check the employment cost on top of either fee, see our country guides.
Is RemoFirst or Playroll cheaper?
On published prices, RemoFirst is cheaper: US$199 vs US$399 per employee per month. Compare itemised quotes for your countries, since deposits, currency conversion and benefits affect the total.
What's the main difference between RemoFirst and Playroll?
RemoFirst: EOR and contractor platform positioned on low, flat pricing, with visa support and global benefits. Playroll: Global employment platform offering EOR, contractor management, payroll and immigration support, with public cost and regulation tools.
Do RemoFirst and Playroll use their own entities?
Delivery models (owned entity or local partner) can vary by country. Ask each provider to confirm in writing for the countries you hire in.
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