Remote Hidden Costs 2026
What they don't show you on the pricing page
Remote costs Free to $599 per month as of June 2026, with 5 plans available including a free tier. Plans: HR Management (free), Contractor Management at $29/month, Contractor Management Plus at $99/month, Contractor of Record at $325/month, and Employer of Record (EOR) at $599/month. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
Remote offers 5 pricing tiers: HR Management, Contractor Management, Contractor Management Plus, Contractor of Record, Employer of Record (EOR). A free plan is available. Paid plans include Contractor Management at $29/month, Contractor Management Plus at $99/month, Contractor of Record at $325/month. The Contractor Management plan is companies managing contractors.
Remote true cost runs 70% above the listed $0-$599/month price as of June 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$50,490 in year-one costs vs the $29,700 base license. Key hidden costs: currency conversion fees, employee benefits costs (country-specific), equipment shipping and import duties. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.
Example: True Cost for 25 Users
| License (25 × $99 × 12) | $29,700/yr |
| Implementation (one-time) | +$15,000–$50,000 |
| Premium Support (20%) | +$5,940/yr |
| Training (25 × $500) | +$12,500 |
| Admin (part-time) | +$15,000–$25,000/yr |
| Estimated Year 1 Total | ~$50,490 |