SigmaRemote vs Veem — Wallet‑First Contractor Payments Without Hidden Fees
Veem isn’t built for global contractors.
SigmaRemote delivers flat-fee USD payouts, wallet control, and instant onboarding — no bloated costs.
4.8
5k Satisfied Customers
4.8
5k Satisfied Customers
Side-by-Side on What Really Matters
Veem
Free basic use; $29 international USD payout fee (or $40 for payments over $10K), plus 1% fee for instant debit card deposits
Free basic use; $29 international USD payout fee (or $40 for payments over $10K), plus 1% fee for instant debit card deposits
Claims savings over banks but does not disclose actual FX margins or markups
Claims savings over banks but does not disclose actual FX margins or markups
Receiving banks may levy $20–$50 SWIFT/intermediary fees, which reduces payouts
Receiving banks may levy $20–$50 SWIFT/intermediary fees, which reduces payouts
Standard payments take 2–3 business days; instant debit deposit costs 1% fee.
Standard payments take 2–3 business days; instant debit deposit costs 1% fee.
Multi-currency wallet supports 15+ currencies, but no long-term USD holding—must convert before withdrawal.
Multi-currency wallet supports 15+ currencies, but no long-term USD holding—must convert before withdrawal.
Manual onboarding with business focus — not built for fast contractor setup
Manual onboarding with business focus — not built for fast contractor setup
Platform geared toward SMB invoicing rather than payouts for remote teams.
Platform geared toward SMB invoicing rather than payouts for remote teams.
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 Veem
Pain Points with Veem
Pain Points with Veem
Here’s why Veem costs more than it looks
Here’s why Veem costs more than it looks
Here’s why Veem costs more than it looks
Hidden FX Markups: Rates may promise savings, but undisclosed currency conversions reduce contractor take-home pay.
Hidden FX Markups: Rates may promise savings, but undisclosed currency conversions reduce contractor take-home pay.
USD Payout Fees: Each USD international transfer charges $29–$40, even if both parties use Veem.
USD Payout Fees: Each USD international transfer charges $29–$40, even if both parties use Veem.
Bank Intermediary Fees: SWIFT or correspondent banks may deduct $20–$50 from received amounts.
Bank Intermediary Fees: SWIFT or correspondent banks may deduct $20–$50 from received amounts.
Slow Standard Transfers: Standard payouts land in 2–3 business days; the instant route costs extra.
Slow Standard Transfers: Standard payouts land in 2–3 business days; the instant route costs extra.
No USD Wallet Control: Contractors can’t hold USD—funds are forced through conversion steps before access.
No USD Wallet Control: Contractors can’t hold USD—funds are forced through conversion steps before access.
Support & UX Tradeoffs: No dedicated mobile app and support focused on invoice management—not global payouts.
Support & UX Tradeoffs: No dedicated mobile app and support focused on invoice management—not global payouts.
Hidden FX Markups: Rates may promise savings, but undisclosed currency conversions reduce contractor take-home pay.
USD Payout Fees: Each USD international transfer charges $29–$40, even if both parties use Veem.
Bank Intermediary Fees: SWIFT or correspondent banks may deduct $20–$50 from received amounts.
Slow Standard Transfers: Standard payouts land in 2–3 business days; the instant route costs extra.
No USD Wallet Control: Contractors can’t hold USD—funds are forced through conversion steps before access.
Support & UX Tradeoffs: No dedicated mobile app and support focused on invoice management—not global payouts.
Hidden FX Markups: Rates may promise savings, but undisclosed currency conversions reduce contractor take-home pay.
USD Payout Fees: Each USD international transfer charges $29–$40, even if both parties use Veem.
Bank Intermediary Fees: SWIFT or correspondent banks may deduct $20–$50 from received amounts.
Slow Standard Transfers: Standard payouts land in 2–3 business days; the instant route costs extra.
No USD Wallet Control: Contractors can’t hold USD—funds are forced through conversion steps before access.
Support & UX Tradeoffs: No dedicated mobile app and support focused on invoice management—not global payouts.
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.
Analytics and Reporting
Grow Your Team, Grow Your Business
Grow Your Team, Grow Your Business
Grow Your Team, Grow Your Business
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.
© 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
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