Remote vs Toku (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Remote if

• Fits if you're hiring your first employee in another country
• Works for paying freelancers in many countries and being billed only for active ones

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if your hire is somewhere outside its 90+ EOR countries, which the pricing page doesn't list
• Not for you if you want to buy without a demo, as every plan goes through sales
• Tight if cash is short, as Remote may ask for a refundable reserve
• Watch out: every price is shown as 'and up', and the PEO needs US dollars and a US bank account
• Pricey if you hire abroad, at $599 a person a month and up for EOR

Pick Toku if

• Fits if you run a crypto or token company with contributors in many countries
• Works for teams that want EOR, contractors and a US PEO from one provider

Look elsewhere if

• Pricey if you hire several people, as EOR is $599 per employee a month and salary and benefits are extra
• Watch out: foreign exchange and conversion fees are billed separately
• Watch out: the US PEO needs at least 5 employees and depends on your state
• Not for you if you want a free plan or trial, since none is listed

Remote

• Every price is shown as a starting figure, and each plan is bought by booking a demo with Remote's sales team.
• EOR covers 90+ countries, contractor payments 190+ and the PEO the US only; the pricing page does not list the countries.
• Remote may ask for a refundable reserve to cover employment obligations, though it charges no standard deposit or setup fee.

Toku

• List prices are per worker per month and the final quote depends on country, pay and benefits; terms are agreed before onboarding.
• FX and conversion fees are billed separately under the client agreement.
• The US PEO needs at least 5 employees and is limited by state eligibility.
• The pricing page shows a banner for 3 months of EOR fees waived with no terms stated there.

Remote

Employer of record

Hire in 90+ countries without a local entity, with a dedicated onboarding specialist, local payroll and localized benefits.

Global Payroll

Pay staff of your own entities with local gross-to-net calculation and tax filings, and report by country, entity and cost center.

Contractor payments

Onboard and pay contractors in 190+ countries from approved invoices, with localized contracts and optional misclassification cover.

US PEO

Hire employees in any US state without a separate entity, with payroll and federal, state and local compliance support.

Payments in 70+ currencies

Remote sets one exchange rate per monthly billing cycle and shows it on the invoice before payment, absorbing moves during the cycle.

Integrations and self-service

Connects to HR and finance tools such as BambooHR, HiBob, Workday, Xero and NetSuite; workers manage time off and expenses themselves.

Toku

Employer of record

Toku becomes the local employer and handles contracts, payroll, statutory filings, benefits and social contributions in the 100+ countries it lists.

Stablecoin and local-currency payouts

Payouts can be set to fiat, stablecoin or token by worker, country or entity.

Contractor management

Localized agreements, digital onboarding, invoice approvals and finance ledgers.

Token grant administration

Tracks grants and vesting, captures fair market value at vest and aligns tax withholding with payroll.

Integrations with existing payroll

Its FAQ says it integrates with ADP, Workday, Gusto, UKG and SAP so stablecoin payouts can sit beside an existing payroll system.

Remote

• Contractor Management$29

  per contractor / month and up

  Localized contracts, invoice approval and payments in 190+ countries, compliance screening, expenses and 1099-NEC forms. Only active contractors are billed.

• Global Payroll$29

  per employee / month and up

  Local gross-to-net pay, tax filings and statutory payments where you own the entity, self-serve or managed by a specialist.

• Contractor Management Plus$99

  per contractor / month and up

  Adds misclassification cover of up to $100,000 per contractor ($1M per company) and Remote-drafted contracts and statements of work.

• PEO$99

  per employee / month and up

  Hire and pay employees across the US without an entity in each state. Billed in US dollars and needs a US bank account.

• Contractor of Record$325

  per contractor / month and up

  Remote holds the contract with and pays the contractor directly, with uncapped indemnity and IP transfer handled.

• Employer of Record$599

  per employee / month and up

  Remote employs your hire in 90+ countries without a local entity, running payroll, benefits and compliance.

Toku

• Contractor Management$19

  per contractor / month and up

  Onboarding, localized agreements, invoice approvals and payouts. Price depends on contractor count, payment frequency, country and currency mix and share of stablecoin payouts.

• Agent of Record (AOR)$149

  per contractor / month and up

  Toku acts as agent of record for contributors, with centralized invoicing and high-volume payouts.

• PEO (US)$89

  per employee / month

  Payroll processing, W-2 administration and HR support for US teams of at least 5 employees that arrange benefits through their own broker; subject to state eligibility.

• Employer of Record (EOR)$599

  per employee / month

  Service fee only. Toku is the local employer; salary, employer contributions and benefits are additional.

• Token Grant Administration$1,200

  per month for up to 49 stakeholders

  Token grant and vesting schedule management with payroll-aligned tax reporting.

Remote

• Startups

  15% off for early-stage startups

  Startups that have raised pre-seed, seed or Series A funding get 15% off Employer of Record and Contractor Management for their first 12 months.

Toku

No public discounts listed.