SigmaRemote vs Hyperwallet — Designed for Global Contractor Payouts, Not Parent Corp Platforms
Hyperwallet is a proven mass‑payout engine, but lacks wallet control, clear pricing, and fast UX. SigmaRemote delivers flat fees, USD flexibility, and a contractor-first experience.
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5k Satisfied Customers
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5k Satisfied Customers
Side-by-Side on What Really Matters
Hyperwallet
Charges vary by client. No public fee list. Some platforms note 2% wire fees, monthly inactivity fees of $3/month after 90 days
Charges vary by client. No public fee list. Some platforms note 2% wire fees, monthly inactivity fees of $3/month after 90 days
Exchange rates are not disclosed; typical markup ranges around 2%–3.75%.
Exchange rates are not disclosed; typical markup ranges around 2%–3.75%.
Local or wire transfers may include $7.70 USD min or up to $23 or similar in fees.
Local or wire transfers may include $7.70 USD min or up to $23 or similar in fees.
Local deposit: ~2 business days; wire transfers: up to 5 business days.
Local deposit: ~2 business days; wire transfers: up to 5 business days.
No wallet control; funds converted automatically via third-party integrations. Not contractor‑centric UX.
No wallet control; funds converted automatically via third-party integrations. Not contractor‑centric UX.
Built as enterprise integration via PayPal platforms, not mobile-first or contractor onboarding optimized. Setup varies by partner.
Built as enterprise integration via PayPal platforms, not mobile-first or contractor onboarding optimized. Setup varies by partner.
Support geared toward marketplaces/platforms; payees sometimes experience delays and confusion.
Support geared toward marketplaces/platforms; payees sometimes experience delays and confusion.
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 Hyperwallet
Pain Points with Hyperwallet
Pain Points with Hyperwallet
Why growing teams outgrow Hyperwallet
Why growing teams outgrow Hyperwallet
Why growing teams outgrow Hyperwallet
Unclear pricing: Hyperwallet doesn’t publish public pricing. Fees vary by platform, with reports of ~2% wire fees and $3/month inactivity charges after 90 days.
Unclear pricing: Hyperwallet doesn’t publish public pricing. Fees vary by platform, with reports of ~2% wire fees and $3/month inactivity charges after 90 days.
Hidden currency conversion fees: Currency exchange rates are not shown at payout. Users report losing 1.9% to 3.75% due to hidden FX markups.
Hidden currency conversion fees: Currency exchange rates are not shown at payout. Users report losing 1.9% to 3.75% due to hidden FX markups.
High withdrawal costs: Transfer fees vary widely, with $7.70 to $23+ reported for wire withdrawals.
High withdrawal costs: Transfer fees vary widely, with $7.70 to $23+ reported for wire withdrawals.
Slow delivery speeds: Payouts to local banks take ~2 business days; wires can take up to 5 days.
Slow delivery speeds: Payouts to local banks take ~2 business days; wires can take up to 5 days.
No wallet control for contractors: Funds are automatically converted or routed through platform settings—contractors don’t control currency or timing.
No wallet control for contractors: Funds are automatically converted or routed through platform settings—contractors don’t control currency or timing.
Support can be hard to reach: Contractors have reported delays and confusion with platform-integrated support desks.
Support can be hard to reach: Contractors have reported delays and confusion with platform-integrated support desks.
Unclear pricing: Hyperwallet doesn’t publish public pricing. Fees vary by platform, with reports of ~2% wire fees and $3/month inactivity charges after 90 days.
Hidden currency conversion fees: Currency exchange rates are not shown at payout. Users report losing 1.9% to 3.75% due to hidden FX markups.
High withdrawal costs: Transfer fees vary widely, with $7.70 to $23+ reported for wire withdrawals.
Slow delivery speeds: Payouts to local banks take ~2 business days; wires can take up to 5 days.
No wallet control for contractors: Funds are automatically converted or routed through platform settings—contractors don’t control currency or timing.
Support can be hard to reach: Contractors have reported delays and confusion with platform-integrated support desks.
Unclear pricing: Hyperwallet doesn’t publish public pricing. Fees vary by platform, with reports of ~2% wire fees and $3/month inactivity charges after 90 days.
Hidden currency conversion fees: Currency exchange rates are not shown at payout. Users report losing 1.9% to 3.75% due to hidden FX markups.
High withdrawal costs: Transfer fees vary widely, with $7.70 to $23+ reported for wire withdrawals.
Slow delivery speeds: Payouts to local banks take ~2 business days; wires can take up to 5 days.
No wallet control for contractors: Funds are automatically converted or routed through platform settings—contractors don’t control currency or timing.
Support can be hard to reach: Contractors have reported delays and confusion with platform-integrated support desks.
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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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.
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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