SigmaRemote vs Remote — A Simpler, Cheaper Way to Pay Global Teams
Remote.com offers a powerful suite — but do you really need the complexity and cost? See why modern teams are switching to SigmaRemote for flat pricing, faster USD payouts, and mobile-first onboarding.
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5k Satisfied Customers
Side-by-Side on What Really Matters
Remote
No per-payment pricing. $29–$49/month per contractor + platform fees
No per-payment pricing. $29–$49/month per contractor + platform fees
FX costs are passed to the contractor; if currency conversion is needed, the markup varies 1–3%.
FX costs are passed to the contractor; if currency conversion is needed, the markup varies 1–3%.
SWIFT/local payouts may incur correspondent fees of $20–$50 charged by intermediary banks.
SWIFT/local payouts may incur correspondent fees of $20–$50 charged by intermediary banks.
3–5 business days typical; longer for high-risk countries or compliance checks
3–5 business days typical; longer for high-risk countries or compliance checks
No USD wallet. Forced conversion to local currency. Limited crypto/payment options.
No USD wallet. Forced conversion to local currency. Limited crypto/payment options.
Portal-based onboarding; contracts generated manually; slower in high-compliance countries.
Portal-based onboarding; contracts generated manually; slower in high-compliance countries.
Support delays and slow issue resolution
Support delays and slow issue resolution
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 Remote
Pain Points with Remote
Pain Points with Remote
Key frustrations cited by teams using Remote.com for contractor payments:
Key frustrations cited by teams using Remote.com for contractor payments:
Key frustrations cited by teams using Remote.com for contractor payments:
High recurring costs: $29/month per contractor — only billable if invoiced, which compounds quickly for large teams.
High recurring costs: $29/month per contractor — only billable if invoiced, which compounds quickly for large teams.
Unpredictable FX exposure: FX markups are passed to contractors, making it harder for finance teams to forecast costs accurately.
Unpredictable FX exposure: FX markups are passed to contractors, making it harder for finance teams to forecast costs accurately.
Correspondent bank fees: SWIFT payments often incur $20–$50, reducing net received amount.
Correspondent bank fees: SWIFT payments often incur $20–$50, reducing net received amount.
Limited control over disbursements: Funds must follow Remote’s release schedule; businesses can’t always time payments strategically.
Limited control over disbursements: Funds must follow Remote’s release schedule; businesses can’t always time payments strategically.
No wallet control: Contractors lose autonomy over when/how to withdraw funds.
No wallet control: Contractors lose autonomy over when/how to withdraw funds.
Cumbersome onboarding: Manual portal sign-up with region-specific delays.
Cumbersome onboarding: Manual portal sign-up with region-specific delays.
Inconsistent support responsiveness: Reported delays in resolving payment and compliance exceptions impact business continuity.
Inconsistent support responsiveness: Reported delays in resolving payment and compliance exceptions impact business continuity.
High recurring costs: $29/month per contractor — only billable if invoiced, which compounds quickly for large teams.
Unpredictable FX exposure: FX markups are passed to contractors, making it harder for finance teams to forecast costs accurately.
Correspondent bank fees: SWIFT payments often incur $20–$50, reducing net received amount.
Limited control over disbursements: Funds must follow Remote’s release schedule; businesses can’t always time payments strategically.
No wallet control: Contractors lose autonomy over when/how to withdraw funds.
Cumbersome onboarding: Manual portal sign-up with region-specific delays.
Inconsistent support responsiveness: Reported delays in resolving payment and compliance exceptions impact business continuity.
High recurring costs: $29/month per contractor — only billable if invoiced, which compounds quickly for large teams.
Unpredictable FX exposure: FX markups are passed to contractors, making it harder for finance teams to forecast costs accurately.
Correspondent bank fees: SWIFT payments often incur $20–$50, reducing net received amount.
Limited control over disbursements: Funds must follow Remote’s release schedule; businesses can’t always time payments strategically.
No wallet control: Contractors lose autonomy over when/how to withdraw funds.
Cumbersome onboarding: Manual portal sign-up with region-specific delays.
Inconsistent support responsiveness: Reported delays in resolving payment and compliance exceptions impact business continuity.
Why SigmaRemote Wins
Why SigmaRemote Wins
Why SigmaRemote Wins
The smarter, leaner alternative for global contractor payments:
The smarter, leaner alternative for global contractor payments:
The smarter, leaner alternative for global contractor payments:
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.
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