The RemoFirst Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about RemoFirst in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
RemoFirst
The Insider’s Guide
Employer of record and contractor payments for global hiring
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among HR software, read from RemoFirst’s own pages.
Made by RemoFirst · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from RemoFirst’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on RemoFirst’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 72 of the 101 other HR software we grade
RemoFirst is an employer-of-record service for hiring people in other countries without setting up a local entity. It also manages contractors for free and charges a monthly fee to process their payments. Its pricing page states a flat per-person rate with no minimum term or headcount.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about RemoFirst, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Hiring in another country involves contracts, payroll and tax setup, even with a vendor doing the work.
- 1
Best for hiring abroad, with free contractor admin
RemoFirst is an employer of record, with free contractor management and paid contractor payments.
- 2
Paid plans start at $25 a month for each person
As its pricing page puts it: $25 per contractor / month for payment processing.
- 3
There is a free plan
Contractor management is free: onboarding, identity checks, contract generation and storage, and expense reimbursement.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Employer of record
Employs people on the company's behalf with localized contracts, payroll, tax filings, pensions and onboarding and termination guidance.
- 6
Free contractor management
Onboards contractors, runs identity checks, generates and stores contracts and handles expense reimbursement at no charge.
- 7
Contractor payments
Premium Contractors processes payments to contractors in 150+ countries and a range of currencies, with one-click invoices.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 72 of 101
That is against the other HR software we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace RemoFirst you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
RemoFirst at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $25 per contractor / month for payment processing
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- RemoFirst, since 2021
- Category
- HR Software
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for hiring abroad, with free contractor admin
RemoFirst is an employer of record, with free contractor management and paid contractor payments. The $199 a person employer-of-record rate is a starting price, and visas and health cover are extra.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Employer 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 | B | Contractor 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 | C | Employer 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 | C | No store rating on record. Hiring in another country involves contracts, payroll and tax setup, even with a vendor doing the work. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with no integrations or apps on record. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who RemoFirst is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Startups hiring one or two people abroad
- Teams that want free contractor onboarding
- Companies that need visa sponsorship for relocating staff
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$25
A month to start, for each person. There is a free plan too
RemoFirst has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25 per contractor / month for payment processing.
Contractor onboarding, identity checks, contracts and expenses are free with no stated cap.
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.
The free plan
Contractor management is free: onboarding, identity checks, contract generation and storage, and expense reimbursement.
Read from remofirst.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Employer of record and contractor payments for global hiring. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: expense tracking, payroll, employee records.
The page does not show what a given country costs, and visas and RemoHealth are priced apart.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
RemoFirst is made by RemoFirst, and has been around since 2021.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
72/101
Other HR software it is graded above
RemoFirst's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 72 of the 101 other HR software we grade, and level with 12.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 95 of 101) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $25 a month for each person, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 32 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 30 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 102 HR software we grade, cut by the letter each got. RemoFirst’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 6 of 101
- BFree plan and trialAbove 95 of 101
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 101
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 101
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 101
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 42 HR software. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. RemoFirst is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace RemoFirst you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.2 is higher than 72 of the 101 other HR software we grade. It costs $300 a year.
What you could make
- Employee records and expense tracking: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you.
- It is priced for each person, which means accounts and billing for a team.
What this rests on. RemoFirst’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Workmotion, Lano, Humaans and Personio
The 4 tools RemoFirst is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.6GPA
Workmotion
From $31/mo
Employer of record, direct hiring and contractor management.
- RemoFirst has a free plan. Workmotion does not.
- Workmotion also covers time off.
- 1.8GPA
Lano
From €3/mo
Global payroll consolidation, employer of record and contractors.
- RemoFirst has a free plan. Lano does not.
- RemoFirst also covers employee records.
- Lano also covers reports and time off.
- 2.0GPA
Humaans
Paid
HR system of record for growing companies, with AI agents, by quote.
- RemoFirst has a free plan. Humaans does not.
- RemoFirst also covers expense tracking and payroll.
- Humaans also covers workflow automation, AI agents, reports and time off.
- 1.8GPA
Personio
Paid
European HR platform for records, absences, time and recruiting.
- RemoFirst has a free plan. Personio does not.
- Only Personio lists iOS and Android apps.
- RemoFirst also covers expense tracking and payroll.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is RemoFirst free?
RemoFirst has a free plan. Contractor management is free: onboarding, identity checks, contract generation and storage, and expense reimbursement.
How much does RemoFirst cost?
RemoFirst lists 3 plans. Contractors: $0.
What platforms does RemoFirst work on?
RemoFirst is available on Web.
Does RemoFirst have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. RemoFirst is listed for Web.
Does RemoFirst have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. RemoFirst is listed for Web.
Is RemoFirst open source?
RemoFirst is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes RemoFirst?
RemoFirst is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2021.
What are the alternatives to RemoFirst?
The closest alternatives to RemoFirst in our directory are Workmotion, Lano, Humaans and Personio.
How does RemoFirst compare with other HR software?
RemoFirst's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 72 of the 101 other HR software we grade, and level with 12.
Is RemoFirst good value for money?
ToolGPA grades RemoFirst C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $25 a month for each person, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 32 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of RemoFirst?
To replace RemoFirst you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from RemoFirst’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from RemoFirst's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by RemoFirst. Prices change, so check remofirst.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- RemoFirst, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/remofirst
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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