# Remote vs Payoneer Workforce Management

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## Side by side

| Field | Remote | Payoneer Workforce Management |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 | 2019 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco | New York |
| Active countries | 186 | 160 |
| Operates owned local entities | No | Yes |
| Starting price | from USD 699 (EOR) | from USD 199 (EOR) |
| G2 | 4.5 (4489) | 4.6 (317) |
| Capterra | 4.4 (97) | 4.6 (42) |
| Trustpilot | 4.6 (3292) | 4.0 (15) |
| Website | https://remote.com | https://www.payoneer.com/workforce-management/ |

## Remote

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. Remote’s mission is to create opportunity everywhere, helping employers to find and hire the best talent, and enabling individuals to build financial and personal freedom. Businesses around the world use Remote to hire, manage, and pay their globally distributed workforces, simply and compliantly.

**Pros**

- Direct ownership of local entities ensures better control and compliance
- Strong intellectual property protection through Remote IP Guard
- Complete suite of HR tools including recruitment and relocation
- Dedicated stock options management capabilities
- Extensive contractor management coverage
- Strong benefits administration system

**Cons**

- Full-time (EOR) employment coverage is more limited than its broader contractor and payroll reach
- Premium pricing due to owned-entity model
- More features than small companies might need

Full review: https://eoroverview.com/providers/remote/

## Payoneer Workforce Management

Payoneer Workforce Management (formerly Skuad) is Payoneer's all-in-one platform for hiring employees and managing contractors across 160 countries, with EOR from $199 per employee per month and contractor management from $19.

**Pros**

- Quick employee onboarding in under 24 hours saves valuable time during hiring processes
- Extensive country coverage (160+) provides flexibility in talent acquisition
- Combined EOR and AOR services offer versatile hiring options
- Multi-currency support including cryptocurrency payments adds payment flexibility
- Competitive pricing structure makes global hiring accessible for smaller businesses
- Strong compliance framework with GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2 certification ensures data security

**Cons**

- Own entities in 51 of 160 countries per Payoneer's July 2026 coverage data; the remaining 109 countries are served through partner entities
- EOR hires require a refundable deposit of roughly one month's gross salary per employee
- Limited customization options for companies with unique requirements
- Customer support available only during weekdays (24/5)
- Recruitment services not included in the platform offering

Full review: https://eoroverview.com/providers/payoneer-workforce-management/

## Introduction

Remote and Payoneer Workforce Management take different routes to the same outcome. Remote covers 186 countries through its own legal entities and prices employer of record from $699 per employee per month. Payoneer Workforce Management, the platform formerly known as Skuad and acquired by Payoneer in 2024, covers 160 countries from $199 and routes payouts over Payoneer's own payment network in 70+ currencies. This comparison sets out how the two differ on pricing, coverage, entity ownership, support and compliance so you can judge which structure suits your hiring plans.