Remote vs Sage HR: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Remote starts at $29/mo. Sage HR starts at $5.5/mo. Sage HR is $23.5/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Remote.
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, compliance-first growth model. Multi-product lineup: Contractor Management from $29/contractor/mo, Global Payroll $29/employee/mo, EOR $699/employee/mo, PEO (US-only) from $99/employee/mo, Equity from $39/mo. Popular with European companies hiring globally who value regulatory rigor over speed.
Sage HR (formerly CakeHR) is Sage's cloud HR platform for SMBs. Core HR ~$5.50/employee/mo; add-on modules (Leave, Performance, Timesheets, Shift Scheduling, Recruitment, Expenses) priced separately per employee. 30-day free trial. UK-headquartered.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Remote monthly | Remote annual | Sage HR monthly | Sage HR annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contractor Management / Core HR | 29 | 29 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 2 | Contractor Management Plus / + Leave Management | 99 | 99 | ~1.50 | ~1.50 |
| 3 | Contractor of Record / + Performance | 325 | 325 | ~3 | ~3 |
| 4 | Payroll (Global) / + Recruitment / Timesheets / Shift Scheduling / Expenses | 29 | 29 | varies | varies |
| 5 | Employer of Record | 699 | 699 | — | — |
| 6 | Professional Employer Organization | 99 | 99 | — | — |
| 7 | Equity | 39 | 39 | — | — |
What each is best for
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, compliance-first growth model. Multi-product lineup: Contractor Management from $29/contractor/mo, Global Payroll $29/employee/mo, EOR $699/employee/mo, PEO (US-only) from $99/employee/mo, Equity from $39/mo. Popular with European companies hiring globally who value regulatory rigor over speed.
Sage HR (formerly CakeHR) is Sage's cloud HR platform for SMBs. Core HR ~$5.50/employee/mo; add-on modules (Leave, Performance, Timesheets, Shift Scheduling, Recruitment, Expenses) priced separately per employee. 30-day free trial. UK-headquartered.
At a glance
| Remote | Sage HR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Entry price | $29/mo | $5.5/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Seat | Per Seat |
| Last verified | August 12, 2026 | August 18, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 18, 2026. Tracked daily.