Lano vs RemoFirst (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, RemoFirst grades higher than Lano: 2.2 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Lano grades higher on features. RemoFirst grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
RemoFirst
Employer of record and contractor payments for global hiring
Which one is for you
Pick Lano if
- Fits if you employ people in several countries and want payroll in one dashboard
- Works for firms that need an employer of record in a country with no entity
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want self-serve sign-up, as every plan goes through a sales call
- Pricey if you need employer of record at €499 per employee a month
- Watch out: the €3 plan only consolidates other providers' payroll
- Watch out: prices are 'from' figures, with volume deals and add-ons settled on a call
- Skip it if you want a free plan or trial, as none is listed
Pick RemoFirst if
- Fits if you pay a few contractors abroad and only need contracts and expenses
- Works for a small company hiring one or two people in another country without opening an entity
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you employ people through it, since $199 a person a month is only the starting rate
- Watch out: payment processing for contractors is $25 each a month; managing them is the free part
- Watch out: visas, immigration and RemoHealth (from $55 a person a month) are priced separately
- Not for you if you want integrations with your HR system, as none are listed
How we grade them
| 1.8GPALanoWeak | 2.2GPARemoFirstFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CFrom €3 per employee a month to consolidate payroll, €19 for multi-country payroll and €499 for employer of record. 'From' prices, with add-ons scoped in sales. | CEmployer of record starts at $199 per person a month, far above this category's $25 dear quarter, but it is a different kind of service, and it is cheaper than its listed rival Workmotion at $549. Contractor management costs nothing. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial listed; every plan is bought through a demo. | BContractor onboarding, identity checks, contracts and expenses are free with no stated cap. Paying contractors costs $25 each a month, and there is no trial. |
| Features | BPayroll consolidation, local payroll in 170+ countries, employer of record, contractor payments and an API. The listing names no gap in its global-payroll job. | CEmployer of record in 185+ countries, contractor payments, visas and health cover. The page does not show what a given country costs, and visas and RemoHealth are priced apart. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Connecting payroll providers and entities takes setting up. | CNo store rating on record. Hiring in another country involves contracts, payroll and tax setup, even with a vendor doing the work. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with an API but no apps or integrations list on record. | CWeb only, with no integrations or apps on record. |
| Best for | companies with staff in many countries | hiring abroad, with free contractor admin |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Lano and RemoFirst. How we grade
Price against what you get
Lano starts at about $3.35 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. RemoFirst starts at $25 a month for each person and scores 2.0.
Lano scores higher and starts $21.65 a month lower. Of the other HR software on the chart, 1 scores higher than Lano for less, and 26 score higher than RemoFirst for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- Lano also covers reports and time off.
- RemoFirst also covers employee records.
At a glance
| Lano | RemoFirst | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free plan |
| Starts at | €3 per employee / month for payroll consolidation | $25 per contractor / month for payment processing |
| Free plan | None | Contractor management is free: onboarding, identity checks, contract generation and storage, and expense reimbursement. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Lano Software GmbH | RemoFirst |
| Price read from | lano.io | remofirst.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Lano
- Prices are in euros and shown as 'from' figures; volume discounts and add-ons are scoped in a sales call.
- Every plan is bought through a demo or sales conversation; there is no self-serve sign-up on the pricing page.
- Payroll consolidation connects to existing payroll providers; it does not run payroll itself.
RemoFirst
- The $199 employer-of-record price is a starting rate; the page does not show what a given country costs.
- Payment processing for contractors costs $25 per contractor per month; managing them is free.
- Visa and immigration services and RemoHealth (from $55 per person per month) are priced separately.
Key features
Lano
- Payroll consolidation
- Pulls payroll data from several providers and systems into one platform with standardized gross-to-net data and multi-entity reporting.
- Multi-country payroll
- Global payroll handled through local partners, which the site lists in 170+ countries, with salary changes and payroll closing in one tool.
- Employer of record
- Lets a company employ staff where it has no entity, with locally compliant contracts, local tax and HR expertise, and visa support.
- Contractor management
- Handles contractor contracts, onboarding, invoices and payments in local currencies across the same platform.
- Integrated payments
- Included on all plans: bulk payments, local payments in 70+ currencies and one-click payouts to employees and contractors.
- API and integrations
- A Lano API and HRIS and finance integrations connect the platform to existing systems; integrations are charged in several ways.
RemoFirst
- Employer of record
- Employs people on the company's behalf with localized contracts, payroll, tax filings, pensions and onboarding and termination guidance.
- Free contractor management
- Onboards contractors, runs identity checks, generates and stores contracts and handles expense reimbursement at no charge.
- Contractor payments
- Premium Contractors processes payments to contractors in 150+ countries and a range of currencies, with one-click invoices.
- Visas and immigration
- Visa and work permit services are offered in 110+ countries, with pricing customized by location, visa category and employee status.
- Health insurance and equipment
- RemoHealth offers medical, dental and vision cover, and the company can ship laptops and monitors to new international hires.
Plans
Lano
Payroll consolidation€3
per employee / month
One dashboard over payroll from existing providers, with multi-entity reporting and AI-assisted payroll audits.
Multi-country payroll€19
per employee / month
Payroll run for you through local partners in 170+ countries, with entity incorporation and PTO tracking.
Employer of record€499
per employee / month
Employ people in countries without your own entity, with local contracts, visa support and payroll.
Contractor management€19
per contractor / month
Compliant contracts, onboarding, invoicing and payment in each contractor's local currency.
RemoFirst
Contractors$0
Free contractor onboarding, identity checks, contract generation and storage, and expenses.
Premium Contractors$25
per person / month
Adds payment processing in 150+ countries and one-click invoices. No minimums.
Employer of Record$199
per person / month, and up
Employ in 185+ countries with payroll, taxes, compliant contracts and 24/7 support. No minimum term.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Lano or RemoFirst?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Lano is cheaper to start with: about $3.35 a month for each person, against $25 a month for each person for RemoFirst. Lano starts at €3 per employee / month for payroll consolidation, and RemoFirst starts at $25 per contractor / month for payment processing.
Which has a free plan, Lano or RemoFirst?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only RemoFirst has a free plan. Lano does not.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.