SigmaRemote vs Remote: Less Complexity, Lower Costs
No bloated suite. No surprise fees. Just flat pricing, fast USD payouts, and easy onboarding.
Side-by-Side on What Really Matters
Remote
No per-payment pricing. $29-$49/month per contractor + additional platform fees for HR tools
SWIFT FX costs are passed to the contractor; if currency conversion is needed, the markup varies 2-3%.
Payouts to developing markets commonly result in additional charges of $25 to $100 by intermediary and local bank fees.
3-5 business days typical for transfers to developing countries
No USD wallet. Forced conversion to local currency. Limited crypto/payment options.
Portal-based onboarding. Limited responses, primarily self-serve onboarding for smaller organisations.
Limited responses for accounts smaller than 100 contractors
Sigma
$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 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
1-2 business days, or instant with USDC. Optimized infrastructure
Contractors hold USD wallet, choose when and how to convert
<15 min mobile onboarding
Fast, human‑first support optimized for contractor payouts
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?
160+ countries
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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