WorkMotion vs RemoFirst

Your partner in compliance - We operate our own network of 30+ properly licensed entities, ensuring unmatched global coverage. We adhere to the strictest laws and regulations, leaving no room for error and keeping you safe from legal risks.

Support when you need it most - Our dedicated support team is available 24/7 on our platform to answer your questions and provide expert guidance. We have a Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) score of 90% and our customer review scores on both Capterra and TrustPilot are 4.8 out of 5.

A strong entity network - While RemoFirst does not have entities of its own, we have a network of 30+ entities, each created following all mandatory legal requirements that will never put you at risk as a customer.

Clear, transparent pricing - We believe in transparent, predictable pricing. While RemoFirst may surprise you with hidden fees or extra charges down the line, we keep things simple. Our pricing is clear and upfront, so you can focus on building your global team, not deciphering your invoice.

Direct employment options - Don't settle for limited options. While RemoFirst offers a standard EOR solution, we empower you to hire across Europe as a directly registered foreign employer, giving you unmatched control and flexibility over your global workforce.

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Why choose WorkMotion over RemoFirst

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EOR countries covered	160+	+180
Operate their own entities	Yes	No
Instant contract creation: Create an individualized, locally compliant (EOR) work contract without any waiting times	Yes	No
EOR contract negotiation (entirely within platform)	Yes: process occurs entirely within the platform interface	No
Manage payroll globally	Yes	Yes
Manage contractual changes, bonus payments, etc	Automated process after initiating the change/payment	Manual involvement needed
Talent offboarding	Country-specific workflow & guidance	Generic process
Offboarding cost calculator (estimating the costs of a termination in advance)	Yes	No
Ticket portal	Ticket portal to access all tickets and share them with HR colleagues	Requests have to be followed up via email
Depth of local legal knowledge (measured by the size of a typical country guide)	Very detailed (11,000 words) and constantly updated	Very basic (around 1,500 words)
Integrations with HRIS	Yes	No


Registration as a foreign employer	Yes	No
Non-resident payroll management	Yes	Yes
Onboarding & Lifecycle support for direct employees	Yes	No


Misclassification check	Mandatory check before each onboarding	Optional check
Country-specific contract templates	Yes	No
Additional contractual protection layers (e.g. IPR and confidentiality clauses)	Yes	No
Invoice management	Yes	Yes
Contractor payment in 160+ countries	Yes	Yes


EOR Compliance certification (IEC)	IEC Gold Certification for EOR compliance	No
Possess official labour leasing licenses in countries, where this is a legal requirement	in 94% of entities	Only work with 3rd party providers *According to official public registers, listing licensed labor leasing companies in each respective country
18-months-rule test: How did companies react when asked about employing German EOR talents beyond 18 months?	Clearly educate about the compliance risks and offer suitable follow-up solution (e.g. direct employment)	Failed to flag Germany’s 18-month EOR employment limit
Operate own entities or work with partners	Mainly operate own entities (30 entities, covering more than 85% of onboardings)	Only work with 3rd party providers


Rating on review sites	Capterra: 4.8 Trustpilot: 4.8	Capterra: 5.0 Trustpilot: 4.0
Prices	EOR: Starting from 599$ Direct employment: N/A Contractors: Starting from 29 €	EOR: Starting from 199 $ (only for few selected countries) Direct employment: N/A Contractors: Starting from 25 $

The CS team is always super fast, helpful and very friendly. Also, the sign-up for a talent is quick and easy as well. I really love it

Jule Reich,

Head of People

WorkMotion takes care of 90% of our admin team’s workload, enabling us to tackle more strategic tasks

Yentl Spiteri,

Founder & Creative

“The customer support was extremely responsive and fast. Everything about my contract as a payroll employee was handled in a perfect way.”

Matt,

Matt, Creative Project Manager, Netherlands

“After everything is set up the service runs very smoothly and both expense handling as well as one-off payments are very effective”

Arno,

Arno, COO, Netherlands

“Everything about my relocation process went smoothly, the support I received was always friendly, helpful and timely.”

Lucas Cupido,

Senior Data Engineer, Spain

“The ease of use of the platform and especially the support team, who are always nice and helpful. Everything is nice and easy.”

Jon Ramos,

Application Engineer, Spain

“WorkMotion's customer service team has been exceptional. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to assist with any inquiries or issues that arise.”

Angela Ivanovic,

Sales Representative, Croatia

Top 3 reasons to choose WorkMotion over RemoFirst

Compliance-first

We’re built on a foundation of compliance. We meticulously craft ironclad contracts with all mandatory clauses, hold all necessary licenses in our entities for unparalleled global coverage, and proactively educate you about potential risks and challenges, offering compliant follow-up solutions.

Support that’s always on

Our dedicated team is available 24/7, right on our platform, to answer your questions and provide expert guidance. With a first response time of 2 hours and a full resolution time of just 16 hours, we're committed to providing swift, effective solutions.

30+ entities strong

WorkMotion operates a robust network of 30+ legal entities, each meticulously built to meet the highest standards. Unlike RemoFirst, which relies solely on third-party partners, we own our entities, ensuring complete control and unwavering compliance.

Your clear choice for global hiring

WorkMotion offers an unmatched combination of compliance, effortless experience, personalised support, and transparent pricing. Our intuitive platform and expert guidance ensure you're always on the right side of the law, while our dedicated team is available to support you every step of the way. Ready to experience the difference?