Gusto vs Remote: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Gusto starts at $49/mo. Remote starts at $29/mo. Remote is $20/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Gusto.
US payroll + benefits platform positioned as the alternative to ADP and Paychex for SMBs (1-500 employees). Distinctive for its modern UX (unlike ADP's 1990s-era interface) and built-in benefits marketplace. Valued $9.6B private (2022). Priced $40/mo base + $6/employee (Simple) up to $80+$12 (Premium). Popular with US-based startups and SMBs — no international payroll (unlike Deel/Rippling). Direct competitor to Rippling in the US mid-market.
Global EOR and payroll platform positioned as the transparency-first alternative to Deel. Distinctive for CEO Job van der Voort's public commitment to open pricing (all EOR fees published) and slower, more compliance-first growth model. Priced from $29/mo (contractor management) up to $599/mo (EOR per employee). Popular with European companies hiring globally who value regulatory rigor over speed.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Gusto monthly | Gusto annual | Remote monthly | Remote annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simple / Contractor Management | 49 | 49 | 29 | 29 |
| 2 | Plus / Contractor Plus | 80 | 80 | 99 | 99 |
| 3 | Premium / Contractor of Record | 180 | 180 | 325 | 325 |
| 4 | Employer of Record | — | — | 699 | 599 |
What each is best for
US payroll + benefits platform positioned as the alternative to ADP and Paychex for SMBs (1-500 employees). Distinctive for its modern UX (unlike ADP's 1990s-era interface) and built-in benefits marketplace. Valued $9.6B private (2022). Priced $40/mo base + $6/employee (Simple) up to $80+$12 (Premium). Popular with US-based startups and SMBs — no international payroll (unlike Deel/Rippling). Direct competitor to Rippling in the US mid-market.
Global EOR and payroll platform positioned as the transparency-first alternative to Deel. Distinctive for CEO Job van der Voort's public commitment to open pricing (all EOR fees published) and slower, more compliance-first growth model. Priced from $29/mo (contractor management) up to $599/mo (EOR per employee). Popular with European companies hiring globally who value regulatory rigor over speed.
At a glance
| Gusto | Remote | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Entry price | $49/mo | $29/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Hybrid | Per Seat |
| Last verified | July 29, 2026 | July 28, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified July 29, 2026. Tracked daily.