Say Goodbye to Hidden FX and Slow Wires — Meet the Alternative to Gusto
Gusto is built for HR. SigmaRemote is built for speed.
Ditch hidden FX, slow wires, and admin friction. Switch to flat-fee global payouts your contractors actually prefer.
4.8
5k Satisfied Customers
4.8
5k Satisfied Customers
Side-by-Side on What Really Matters
Gusto
$35/month base + $6 per contractor
$35/month base + $6 per contractor
1–2.5% FX markup hidden in exchange rate — contractor receives less than what you send.
1–2.5% FX markup hidden in exchange rate — contractor receives less than what you send.
May incur $20–$50 in SWIFT/intermediary bank deductions — Gusto doesn't cover these.
May incur $20–$50 in SWIFT/intermediary bank deductions — Gusto doesn't cover these.
2–5 business days depending on country, currency, and bank route.
2–5 business days depending on country, currency, and bank route.
No wallet support; payouts always auto-convert to local currency. Limited payout control.
No wallet support; payouts always auto-convert to local currency. Limited payout control.
HR-led setup with forms and contracts; W-8 BEN form collection.
HR-led setup with forms and contracts; W-8 BEN form collection.
S24/7 support available, but global contractor issues often face delays or canned responses.
S24/7 support available, but global contractor issues often face delays or canned responses.
Sigma
$18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+
$18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+
0% FX with USD wallets; ~1% FX only if converting to local currency
0% FX with USD wallets; ~1% FX only if converting to local currency
$0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
$0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
1-2 business days, or instant with USDC. Optimized infrastructure
1-2 business days, or instant with USDC. Optimized infrastructure
Contractors hold USD wallet, choose when and how to convert
Contractors hold USD wallet, choose when and how to convert
<15 min mobile onboarding
<15 min mobile onboarding
Fast, human‑first support optimized for contractor payouts
Fast, human‑first support optimized for contractor payouts
Pain Points with Gusto
Pain Points with Gusto
Pain Points with Gusto
What frustrates founders and contractors using Gusto for international payments:
What frustrates founders and contractors using Gusto for international payments:
What frustrates founders and contractors using Gusto for international payments:
Hidden FX markups: Gusto bakes a 1–2.5% FX fee into the exchange rate, with no visibility or control for sender or recipient.
Hidden FX markups: Gusto bakes a 1–2.5% FX fee into the exchange rate, with no visibility or control for sender or recipient.
Surprise withdrawal costs: Contractors may receive $20–$50 less due to SWIFT and intermediary bank fees — and Gusto doesn’t cover it.
Surprise withdrawal costs: Contractors may receive $20–$50 less due to SWIFT and intermediary bank fees — and Gusto doesn’t cover it.
No wallet control: Contractors can’t hold USD or decide when to convert. Payouts are always auto-converted to local currency.
No wallet control: Contractors can’t hold USD or decide when to convert. Payouts are always auto-converted to local currency.
Slow cross-border payments: Transfers take 2–5 business days, especially in emerging markets.
Slow cross-border payments: Transfers take 2–5 business days, especially in emerging markets.
Clunky onboarding for global contractors: Admins must manually upload W-8 BEN forms and manage contract setup through the HR portal.
Clunky onboarding for global contractors: Admins must manually upload W-8 BEN forms and manage contract setup through the HR portal.
Support not optimized for global issues: Gusto’s 24/7 support often falls short when resolving international payout or compliance issues.
Support not optimized for global issues: Gusto’s 24/7 support often falls short when resolving international payout or compliance issues.
Hidden FX markups: Gusto bakes a 1–2.5% FX fee into the exchange rate, with no visibility or control for sender or recipient.
Surprise withdrawal costs: Contractors may receive $20–$50 less due to SWIFT and intermediary bank fees — and Gusto doesn’t cover it.
No wallet control: Contractors can’t hold USD or decide when to convert. Payouts are always auto-converted to local currency.
Slow cross-border payments: Transfers take 2–5 business days, especially in emerging markets.
Clunky onboarding for global contractors: Admins must manually upload W-8 BEN forms and manage contract setup through the HR portal.
Support not optimized for global issues: Gusto’s 24/7 support often falls short when resolving international payout or compliance issues.
Hidden FX markups: Gusto bakes a 1–2.5% FX fee into the exchange rate, with no visibility or control for sender or recipient.
Surprise withdrawal costs: Contractors may receive $20–$50 less due to SWIFT and intermediary bank fees — and Gusto doesn’t cover it.
No wallet control: Contractors can’t hold USD or decide when to convert. Payouts are always auto-converted to local currency.
Slow cross-border payments: Transfers take 2–5 business days, especially in emerging markets.
Clunky onboarding for global contractors: Admins must manually upload W-8 BEN forms and manage contract setup through the HR portal.
Support not optimized for global issues: Gusto’s 24/7 support often falls short when resolving international payout or compliance issues.
Why SigmaRemote Wins
Why SigmaRemote Wins
Why SigmaRemote Wins
A better approach for paying international contractors:
A better approach for paying international contractors:
A better approach for paying international contractors:
Flat Fees, No Surprises: $18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+. 0% FX on USD wallet payments; ~1% FX when currency conversion is required.
Flat Fees, No Surprises: $18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+. 0% FX on USD wallet payments; ~1% FX when currency conversion is required.
USD Wallets Built In: Contractors keep 100% of what you send — no forced conversion.
USD Wallets Built In: Contractors keep 100% of what you send — no forced conversion.
Faster Payouts, Globally: 1–2 business day transfers or instant stablecoin delivery via USDC/USDT.
Faster Payouts, Globally: 1–2 business day transfers or instant stablecoin delivery via USDC/USDT.
Better for LATAM, Africa, Asia: Mobile-first onboarding, crypto-native infrastructure, and wallet support.
Better for LATAM, Africa, Asia: Mobile-first onboarding, crypto-native infrastructure, and wallet support.
No Shutdown Surprises: Real human support helps your team stay paid — fast.
No Shutdown Surprises: Real human support helps your team stay paid — fast.
Flat Fees, No Surprises: $18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+. 0% FX on USD wallet payments; ~1% FX when currency conversion is required.
USD Wallets Built In: Contractors keep 100% of what you send — no forced conversion.
Faster Payouts, Globally: 1–2 business day transfers or instant stablecoin delivery via USDC/USDT.
Better for LATAM, Africa, Asia: Mobile-first onboarding, crypto-native infrastructure, and wallet support.
No Shutdown Surprises: Real human support helps your team stay paid — fast.
Flat Fees, No Surprises: $18/month per active contractor — reduced rates for teams of 20+. 0% FX on USD wallet payments; ~1% FX when currency conversion is required.
USD Wallets Built In: Contractors keep 100% of what you send — no forced conversion.
Faster Payouts, Globally: 1–2 business day transfers or instant stablecoin delivery via USDC/USDT.
Better for LATAM, Africa, Asia: Mobile-first onboarding, crypto-native infrastructure, and wallet support.
No Shutdown Surprises: Real human support helps your team stay paid — fast.
See Common Question and Answer
See Common Question and Answer
See Common Question and Answer
What sets Sigma apart from other payroll platforms?
Unlike existing payroll services, Sigma is designed with the worker in mind. We provide unique financial tools, such as USD savings wallets and flexible payment options, ensuring that contractors not only get paid but also have the resources to thrive, empowering you to attract and retain the talent that drives your company's success.
How does Sigma ensure that workers receive local-like benefits?
Is it easy to switch to Sigma?
What sets Sigma apart from other payroll platforms?
Unlike existing payroll services, Sigma is designed with the worker in mind. We provide unique financial tools, such as USD savings wallets and flexible payment options, ensuring that contractors not only get paid but also have the resources to thrive, empowering you to attract and retain the talent that drives your company's success.
How does Sigma ensure that workers receive local-like benefits?
Is it easy to switch to Sigma?
What sets Sigma apart from other payroll platforms?
Unlike existing payroll services, Sigma is designed with the worker in mind. We provide unique financial tools, such as USD savings wallets and flexible payment options, ensuring that contractors not only get paid but also have the resources to thrive, empowering you to attract and retain the talent that drives your company's success.
How does Sigma ensure that workers receive local-like benefits?
Is it easy to switch to Sigma?
What sets Sigma apart from other payroll platforms?
Unlike existing payroll services, Sigma is designed with the worker in mind. We provide unique financial tools, such as USD savings wallets and flexible payment options, ensuring that contractors not only get paid but also have the resources to thrive, empowering you to attract and retain the talent that drives your company's success.
How does Sigma ensure that workers receive local-like benefits?
Is it easy to switch to Sigma?
Can I customize the categories for my expenses and income?
Are there any hidden fees in your pricing plans?
How secure is my financial data within the platform?
Can I customize the categories for my expenses and income?
Are there any hidden fees in your pricing plans?
How secure is my financial data within the platform?
Can I customize the categories for my expenses and income?
Are there any hidden fees in your pricing plans?
How secure is my financial data within the platform?
Can I customize the categories for my expenses and income?
Are there any hidden fees in your pricing plans?
How secure is my financial data within the platform?
We get you to every country
We get you to every country
We get you to every country
From Buenos Aires to Manila, hire contractors and employees anywhere with Sigma.
From Buenos Aires to Manila, hire contractors and employees anywhere with Sigma.
From Buenos Aires to Manila, hire contractors and employees anywhere with Sigma.
160+ countries
Argentina
Guinea
Scotland
Ecuador
Argentina
Guinea
Scotland
Ecuador
Argentina
Guinea
Scotland
Ecuador
Argentina
Guinea
Scotland
Ecuador
Europe
Brazil
Romania
Vietnam
Europe
Brazil
Romania
Vietnam
Europe
Brazil
Romania
Vietnam
Europe
Brazil
Romania
Vietnam
Canada
Belgium
Paraguay
Argentina
Canada
Belgium
Paraguay
Argentina
Canada
Belgium
Paraguay
Argentina
Canada
Belgium
Paraguay
Argentina
Myanmar
Cayman
Qatar
Honduras
Myanmar
Cayman
Qatar
Honduras
Myanmar
Cayman
Qatar
Honduras
Myanmar
Cayman
Qatar
Honduras
To hire from.
Incorporated outside of the U.S.?
International companies can also use Sigma. Book a demo to learn more.
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Grow Your Team, Grow Your Business
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Streamline HR processes and empower your team with our products. Facilitate manage employee data, and more in one platform.
Streamline HR processes and empower your team with our products. Facilitate manage employee data, and more in one platform.
Streamline HR processes and empower your team with our products. Facilitate manage employee data, and more in one platform.
The payroll platform for businesses powered by global emerging talent.
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The payroll platform for businesses powered by global emerging talent.
© 2025 SigmaRemote. All rights reserved.
🏢 Company
🏢 Why Remote Teams choose us
🏢 Why Gig Platforms choose us
📚 Resources
🛡 Trust
The payroll platform for businesses powered by global emerging talent.
© 2025 SigmaRemote. All rights reserved.
🏢 Company
🏢 Why Remote Teams choose us
🏢 Why Gig Platforms choose us
📚 Resources
🛡 Trust
The payroll platform for businesses powered by global emerging talent.
© 2025 SigmaRemote. All rights reserved.
🏢 Company
🏢 Why Remote Teams choose us
🏢 Why Gig Platforms choose us
📚 Resources
🛡 Trust