Remote vs UKG: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Remote starts at $29/mo. UKG starts at $8/mo. UKG is $21/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.
The Workforce Operating Platform formed from the 2020 merger of Kronos and Ultimate Software ($22B combined). Positioned as the workforce-management-first alternative to Workday for shift-heavy industries (retail, healthcare, manufacturing) where time tracking + labor forecasting matter as much as HRIS. Distinctive for combining Kronos's deep time-and-labor engine with Ultimate's people-first HRIS. Priced quote-based (~$8-$15/employee/mo reference) across UKG Ready (SMB-mid), UKG Pro (mid-large), and UKG Pro Enterprise. Private-equity owned by Hellman & Friedman + Blackstone. Serves 80K+ organizations globally.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Remote monthly | Remote annual | UKG monthly | UKG annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contractor Management / UKG Ready | 29 | 29 | 8 | 8 |
| 2 | Contractor Management Plus / UKG Pro | 99 | 99 | 15 | 15 |
| 3 | Contractor of Record / UKG Pro Enterprise | 325 | 325 | custom | custom |
| 4 | Payroll (Global) | 29 | 29 | — | — |
| 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.
The Workforce Operating Platform formed from the 2020 merger of Kronos and Ultimate Software ($22B combined). Positioned as the workforce-management-first alternative to Workday for shift-heavy industries (retail, healthcare, manufacturing) where time tracking + labor forecasting matter as much as HRIS. Distinctive for combining Kronos's deep time-and-labor engine with Ultimate's people-first HRIS. Priced quote-based (~$8-$15/employee/mo reference) across UKG Ready (SMB-mid), UKG Pro (mid-large), and UKG Pro Enterprise. Private-equity owned by Hellman & Friedman + Blackstone. Serves 80K+ organizations globally.
At a glance
| Remote | UKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Entry price | $29/mo | $8/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Seat | — |
| Last verified | August 12, 2026 | August 12, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 12, 2026. Tracked daily.