Multiplier vs Remote.com: Which Is Better in 2025?
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Multiplier | Remote.com | Better Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (10 contractors) | ~$390/mo | ~$290/mo | $99/mo (Kontrable) |
| Payment flow | Through platform | Through platform | Direct (you control) |
| Best for | Global EOR + contractors | Global EOR + contractors | Contractors only |
Multiplier Overview
Multiplier is a global employment platform that provides EOR services, contractor management, and payroll across 150+ countries. It's designed for companies that need to hire both employees and contractors internationally with compliance support.
Strengths: Wide country coverage, unified platform for employees and contractors, local compliance expertise, and multi-currency payroll.
Pricing: Starts at $300/month per employee for EOR services. Contractor management typically runs $39/contractor/month.
Remote.com Overview
Remote.com is a global HR platform offering EOR services, contractor management, and payroll in 70+ countries. Known for its transparent pricing and developer-friendly approach, it's popular with tech companies hiring internationally.
Strengths: Transparent pricing, clean interface, strong API, good compliance documentation, and responsive support.
Pricing: $299/month per employee for EOR. Contractor management is $29/contractor/month.
The Problem Both Platforms Share
Both Multiplier and Remote.com are built for Employer of Record (EOR) services—hiring full-time employees internationally. This makes sense if you need:
- Local employment contracts and payroll compliance
- Benefits administration in multiple countries
- Employment law coverage and HR support
- Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance
But if you're working with independent contractors who handle their own taxes and already have Wise/PayPal accounts? You're paying for EOR infrastructure you don't need.
At $29-39/contractor/month, you're spending $290-390/month for 10 contractors when you could pay them directly for a fraction of the cost.
A Different Approach: Kontrable
We built Kontrable specifically for businesses working with contractors (not employees):
- Direct payments: Pay via your existing Wise, PayPal, or Payoneer accounts (no middleman, no per-contractor fees)
- $99/month flat: Up to 25 contractors (vs $290-390+ on EOR platforms)
- Contractor-focused: Contracts, milestones, deliverable tracking, payment confirmations, and audit trails
- No EOR fees: Because you're hiring true independent contractors, not employees
Kontrable gives you the structure and audit trail finance needs, without the EOR overhead (and costs) you don't.
Who Should Choose What
Choose Multiplier if:
- You need to hire employees in 150+ countries via EOR
- You want one platform for both employees and contractors
- You need local compliance and benefits administration
- Budget allows for $300+/employee/month
Choose Remote.com if:
- You need transparent EOR pricing with no hidden fees
- You want a developer-friendly platform with strong API
- You're hiring employees in 70+ countries
- You value clean UX and responsive support
Choose Kontrable if:
- You're working with 5-25 independent contractors
- Contractors handle their own taxes and have payment accounts
- You want to pay directly via Wise/PayPal/Payoneer
- You need clean audit trails without EOR overhead
- You want flat pricing instead of per-contractor fees