RemoFirst

RemoFirst is a web-based service for employing international staff and managing contractors. It suits companies that need help hiring across borders without setting up local entities in every country. Its strongest case is combining EOR and contractor services with no employee-count minimums; its free contractor tier does not process payments.

Overview

RemoFirst can employ international employees on a customer’s behalf, removing the need for that company to establish a local entity in each country. It supports both employees and contractors, with local employment contracts, payroll and tax filing, benefits administration, and visa and immigration services. The company says EOR covers 185+ countries and contractor management and payments cover 150+ countries, giving businesses a broad geographic reach through one service.

The web platform lists integrations with Workday, BambooHR, GoCardless, and ADP Workforce Now. RemoFirst states that it has SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications and is GDPR compliant. EOR service includes 24/7 customer support.

Key features

EOR and contractor management

EOR is the central reason to consider RemoFirst: a business can employ people abroad without first building a local legal presence. That is particularly useful for smaller companies entering new markets, while the 185+ country coverage also suits teams hiring across several regions. Local requirements can affect EOR pricing, so the starting rate is not a guaranteed price for every country.

The free contractor tier covers onboarding, identity checks, contract generation and management, and expense reimbursement. That makes it useful for organizing a contractor roster, but it is not a complete free payment solution: automated payments require Premium Contractors. Companies managing contractors across borders should also note that the stated 150+ country coverage applies to management and payments, not the wider EOR figure.

AI tools and integrations

RemoFirst describes a Global Recruiter Agent for guidance on compliance, compensation, talent availability, and purchasing power, alongside Task Manager and Payroll agents. These tools broaden the platform beyond core employment administration, although RemoHire, its AI talent-matching product, is marked as coming soon rather than an active service. The listed Workday, BambooHR, GoCardless, and ADP Workforce Now integrations may help companies connect RemoFirst with existing HR or payment systems.

Pricing

RemoFirst has a free contractor-management tier, with paid plans billed per person per month. The EOR starting rate is $199 per employee per month; local country requirements may change the price.

• Contractors Free tier: free. Includes contractor management, onboarding, identity checks, contract generation and management, and expense reimbursement. It suits businesses that need administration without automated payments.
• Premium Contractors: $25 a month, billed per person/month. Adds automated payments in 150+ countries and has no minimum contractor count. This is the relevant tier when paying contractors through the service matters.
• RemoHealth: $55 a month, billed per person/month. An optional health-insurance add-on covering medical, dental, and vision, rather than a standalone employment plan.
• Employer of Record: $199 a month, billed per person/month. Covers 185+ countries and has no minimum contract terms or employee count. The pricing FAQ also says there are no setup, onboarding, or termination fees, annual contracts, or minimums.

The EOR starting price and absence of minimums lower the commitment for a company hiring a small number of people abroad. The free tier keeps contractor administration accessible, but businesses needing payment processing pay $25 per contractor per month; the separate RemoHealth add-on adds $55 per person per month.

Platforms

RemoFirst is available on the web.

Who it's for

Startups and SMBs are a natural fit when they need international employment without setting up entities country by country, or want contractor administration with a clear paid path to automated payments. The no-minimum EOR terms also make it viable for a small initial team. Larger organizations can use it too, especially when broad country coverage and the listed HRIS integrations match their needs. It is less suitable for a business seeking free end-to-end contractor payments.

Pros and cons

• Pros: EOR coverage across 185+ countries lets companies hire internationally without establishing a local entity in each one.
• Pros: EOR has no employee-count minimum, annual contract, or setup, onboarding, and termination fees, reducing commitment for smaller teams.
• Pros: The free contractor tier includes onboarding, identity checks, contracts, and expense reimbursement.
• Cons: Free contractor management excludes payment processing; automated payments cost $25 per person/month.
• Cons: EOR starts at $199 per employee per month, and local requirements may push the price higher.
• Cons: RemoHire is still coming soon, so it should not be a deciding factor for a current hiring need.

Alternatives

Choose Employer of Record Software to compare the category rather than commit to a single provider.

• Borderless AI is worth considering for teams that want free HR AI agents, including HR answers, local-regulation contract creation, and AI payroll solutions.
• Plane Contractor Management is another freemium option, with a free HRIS plan that includes hiring and onboarding tasks, worker directory, custom reports, holidays, and time tracking.
• G-P is an alternative for teams that need a service available on Android, iOS, API, and web, with a free trial and contractor pricing of $39 per contractor/month.
• Native Teams offers a paid alternative with Android, iOS, and web access, including Contractor Pay starting at €19 per employee per month.
• Skuad is a paid option with a Contractor Management System starting at $19 per contractor/month.
• Mauve Group is another paid, web-based alternative.
• Lano Contractor Management offers a free plan and trial, with contractor management starting at €19 per contractor/month.
• AgileHRO is a paid web alternative with global payroll starting at $35 per employee per month.

Verdict

RemoFirst is a strong fit for startups and SMBs that need compliant international employment without creating local entities, particularly when they value broad EOR coverage and no minimums. Its free contractor tier is useful for administration, but companies that need payments should budget for the paid contractor plan. Look elsewhere if free payment processing or a lower EOR starting price is the priority.