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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Comparison Table
Feature
Feature
Feature
Remote
Remote
Remote
Remote
Sigma
Sigma
Sigma
Sigma
Pricing
Pricing
Pricing
Pricing
❌ No per-payment pricing. $29–$49/month per contractor + platform fees
❌ No per-payment pricing. $29–$49/month per contractor + platform fees
❌ No per-payment pricing. $29–$49/month per contractor + platform fees
❌ No per-payment pricing. $29–$49/month per contractor + platform fees
✅ Flat $10 per payment
✅ Flat $10 per payment
✅ Flat $10 per payment
✅ Flat $10 per payment
FX Fees
FX Fees
FX Fees
FX 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%.
❌ 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%.
✅ 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% 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
Withdrawal Fees
Withdrawal Fees
Withdrawal Fees
Withdrawal Fees
❌ 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.
❌ 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.
✅ $0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
✅ $0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
✅ $0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
✅ $0 with USD wallet (no forced conversions)
Payment Speed
Payment Speed
Payment Speed
Payment Speed
❌ 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
❌ 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
✅ 1-2 business days, or instant with USDC. Optimized infrastructure
✅ 1-2 business days, or instant with USDC. Optimized infrastructure
✅ 1-2 business days, or instant with USDC. Optimized infrastructure
✅ 1-2 business days, or instant with USDC. Optimized infrastructure
Contractor Experience
Contractor Experience
Contractor Experience
Contractor Experience
❌ No USD wallet. Forced conversion to local currency. Limited crypto/payment options.
✅ USD wallet, crypto support, fast onboarding
✅ USD wallet, crypto support, fast onboarding
✅ USD wallet, crypto support, fast onboarding
✅ USD wallet, crypto support, fast onboarding
Onboarding Process
Onboarding Process
Onboarding Process
Onboarding Process
⚠️ Portal-based onboarding; contracts generated manually; slower in high-compliance countries.
⚠️ Portal-based onboarding; contracts generated manually; slower in high-compliance countries.
⚠️ Portal-based onboarding; contracts generated manually; slower in high-compliance countries.
⚠️ Portal-based onboarding; contracts generated manually; slower in high-compliance countries.
✅ <15 min mobile onboarding
✅ <15 min mobile onboarding
✅ <15 min mobile onboarding
✅ <15 min mobile onboarding
Customer Support
Customer Support
Customer Support
Customer Support
⚠️ Support delays and slow issue resolution
⚠️ Support delays and slow issue resolution
⚠️ Support delays and slow issue resolution
⚠️ Support delays and slow issue resolution
✅ Real human support — no ticket blackholes
✅ Real human support — no ticket blackholes
✅ Real human support — no ticket blackholes
✅ Real human support — no ticket blackholes
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, but still adds up fast.
High recurring costs: $29/month per contractor — only billable if invoiced, but still adds up fast.
FX markups passed to contractors: No price certainty; contractor loses currency value on transfer.
FX markups passed to contractors: No price certainty; contractor loses currency value on transfer.
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.
Slow payout speeds: Especially painful in emerging markets.
Slow payout speeds: Especially painful in emerging markets.
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.
Mixed support quality: Customers report slow resolution during compliance exceptions and inflexible billing.
Mixed support quality: Customers report slow resolution during compliance exceptions and inflexible billing.
High recurring costs: $29/month per contractor — only billable if invoiced, but still adds up fast.
FX markups passed to contractors: No price certainty; contractor loses currency value on transfer.
Correspondent bank fees: SWIFT payments often incur $20–$50, reducing net received amount.
Slow payout speeds: Especially painful in emerging markets.
No wallet control: Contractors lose autonomy over when/how to withdraw funds.
Cumbersome onboarding: Manual portal sign-up with region-specific delays.
Mixed support quality: Customers report slow resolution during compliance exceptions and inflexible billing.
High recurring costs: $29/month per contractor — only billable if invoiced, but still adds up fast.
FX markups passed to contractors: No price certainty; contractor loses currency value on transfer.
Correspondent bank fees: SWIFT payments often incur $20–$50, reducing net received amount.
Slow payout speeds: Especially painful in emerging markets.
No wallet control: Contractors lose autonomy over when/how to withdraw funds.
Cumbersome onboarding: Manual portal sign-up with region-specific delays.
Mixed support quality: Customers report slow resolution during compliance exceptions and inflexible billing.
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: Just $10 per payment — not $49, not $99. No per-user SaaS pricing. 0% FX when paying to USD wallets. Only ~1% FX if the contractor chooses to convert to local currency.
Flat Fees, No Surprises: Just $10 per payment — not $49, not $99. No per-user SaaS pricing. 0% FX when paying to USD wallets. Only ~1% FX if the contractor chooses to convert to local currency.
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: Just $10 per payment — not $49, not $99. No per-user SaaS pricing. 0% FX when paying to USD wallets. Only ~1% FX if the contractor chooses to convert to local currency.
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: Just $10 per payment — not $49, not $99. No per-user SaaS pricing. 0% FX when paying to USD wallets. Only ~1% FX if the contractor chooses to convert to local currency.
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?
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A management platform to help you succeed
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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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🏢 Why Remote Teams choose us
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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
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