RemotevsWorkday

Service

Saas

Score Comparison

Overall

Pricing

Usability

Performance

Support

Reliability

Onboarding

Mobile

Security

Integrations

RemoteWorkday

Signals Comparison

Pricing

Remote

Expensive EOR fees - $599-699 per employee monthly(8/10)
FX markup fees add unexpected costs(6/10)

Workday

Enterprise pricing starts at $150K-$500K annually(9/10)
Rigid 3-7 year subscription agreements with no flexibility(8/10)

Support

Remote

Support tickets take days to resolve(8/10)
Local HR expertise is lacking - costly compliance mistakes(9/10)
No phone support - chat only with long resolution times(6/10)

Workday

No direct support channel and slow ticket response(8/10)

Reliability

Remote

Payroll processing delays affect employee salaries(9/10)
Billing errors and double deductions reported(8/10)
Visa and social security enrollment mistakes(9/10)
Tax document and payslip errors(7/10)

Workday

Payroll errors including missed payments and 401K failures(10/10)
Regular maintenance downtime every weekend(6/10)

Usability

Remote

Onboarding delays and document issues(7/10)
Employee termination process is difficult and slow(7/10)
HR functionality is an afterthought(5/10)

Workday

Confusing navigation and unintuitive interface(8/10)
Job application process is universally hated(7/10)
Password and authentication frustrations(6/10)
ATS module lacks modern recruiting features(7/10)

Integrations

Remote

Limited bank account support in some countries(6/10)

Workday

Data migration is the biggest implementation challenge(8/10)

Onboarding

Remote

No signals

Workday

Implementation takes 6-24 months with frequent delays(9/10)

Performance

Remote

No signals

Workday

Slow system response and frequent load delays(7/10)

Mobile

Remote

No signals

Workday

Mobile app crashes and freezes during basic operations(7/10)

Security

Remote

No signals

Workday

August 2025 data breach exposed 70 million records(9/10)

Customization

Remote

No signals

Workday

Limited report customization frustrates data-driven teams(7/10)

Pricing Comparison

Remote

Contractor Management

$29/mo

Users: Per contractor

Storage: N/A

Limits: Contractors only - no employee benefits, No health insurance management, Limited HR features

Payment processing fees may apply, FX markup on currency conversion, Correspondent bank fees ($20-50) for international transfers

Employer of Record

Popular

$599/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Expensive for small teams, Support response times vary, Complex terminations take time

$699/month if paid month-to-month, FX markup fees, Local benefits may add costs, Country-specific statutory requirements

Global Payroll

$50/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Need your own legal entity, Less hand-holding than full EOR

Requires existing entities, Setup fees may apply for complex configurations

Enterprise

Free

Users: Custom

Storage: N/A

Limits: Must negotiate with sales, Complex procurement process

Requires sales negotiation, Long-term commitment typically required, Minimum annual spend thresholds

Workday

Small Enterprise (<500 employees)

$150000/yr

Users: Up to 500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, Standard support SLA, Some features require upgrades

Implementation fees (100-200% of annual), Partner consulting fees, Custom integrations, Training costs, Additional modules (Recruiting, Learning, Analytics)

Mid-Market (500-2,500 employees)

Popular

$400000/yr

Users: 500-2,500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 3-5 year contract commitment, Complex implementation timeline, May need dedicated admin resources

Implementation typically $400K-$800K, Ongoing consulting for optimization, Add-on modules for Planning and Analytics, Premium support upgrade

Enterprise (2,500+ employees)

$750000/yr

Users: 2,500+ employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 5-7 year contracts common, 12-24 month implementation typical, Requires significant internal resources

Implementation can exceed $1M+, Multi-year project teams, Extensive change management, Ongoing optimization consulting, Data migration specialists

Feature Comparison

Feature	Remote	Workday
Core Services
Employer of Record (EOR) 180+ countries
Contractor Management $29/month per contractor
Global Payroll $50/month per employee
HR Management
Core HCM Employee records, org charts, positions
Payroll
Payroll Global payroll included, but complex setup
HR Features
Benefits Administration Country-specific benefits
PTO Management Basic tracking
Document Management Upload and storage
Time Tracking Basic functionality
Talent Acquisition
Recruiting/ATS Basic - lacks sourcing automation
Talent Management
Performance Management Goals, reviews, feedback
Learning
Learning Management Add-on module, additional cost
Compensation
Equity Management Stock option support
Compensation Planning Enterprise tier feature
Compliance
IP Protection Owned-entity model
Local Tax Compliance Varies by quality
Planning
Workforce Planning Adaptive Planning add-on
Finance
Financial Management Enterprise tier, separate module
Support
Phone Support Chat/email only for most users
Dedicated Account Manager Enterprise only
Analytics
Analytics & Reporting Custom reports require consultants
Mobile
Mobile App iOS/Android, reliability issues reported
Integrations
API Access Available on paid plans
HRIS Integrations Major platforms supported
Security
SSO Integration SAML, OAuth supported
Payments
Multi-currency Payments FX fees apply
Usability
Offline Mode Limited offline capabilities
Immigration
Visa Support Quality varies by region

Signals Comparison

Pricing

Remote

Expensive EOR fees - $599-699 per employee monthly(8/10)
FX markup fees add unexpected costs(6/10)

Workday

Enterprise pricing starts at $150K-$500K annually(9/10)
Rigid 3-7 year subscription agreements with no flexibility(8/10)

Support

Remote

Support tickets take days to resolve(8/10)
Local HR expertise is lacking - costly compliance mistakes(9/10)
No phone support - chat only with long resolution times(6/10)

Workday

No direct support channel and slow ticket response(8/10)

Reliability

Remote

Payroll processing delays affect employee salaries(9/10)
Billing errors and double deductions reported(8/10)
Visa and social security enrollment mistakes(9/10)
Tax document and payslip errors(7/10)

Workday

Payroll errors including missed payments and 401K failures(10/10)
Regular maintenance downtime every weekend(6/10)

Usability

Remote

Onboarding delays and document issues(7/10)
Employee termination process is difficult and slow(7/10)
HR functionality is an afterthought(5/10)

Workday

Confusing navigation and unintuitive interface(8/10)
Job application process is universally hated(7/10)
Password and authentication frustrations(6/10)
ATS module lacks modern recruiting features(7/10)

Integrations

Remote

Limited bank account support in some countries(6/10)

Workday

Data migration is the biggest implementation challenge(8/10)

Onboarding

Remote

No signals

Workday

Implementation takes 6-24 months with frequent delays(9/10)

Performance

Remote

No signals

Workday

Slow system response and frequent load delays(7/10)

Mobile

Remote

No signals

Workday

Mobile app crashes and freezes during basic operations(7/10)

Security

Remote

No signals

Workday

August 2025 data breach exposed 70 million records(9/10)

Customization

Remote

No signals

Workday

Limited report customization frustrates data-driven teams(7/10)

Pricing Comparison

Remote

Contractor Management

$29/mo

Users: Per contractor

Storage: N/A

Limits: Contractors only - no employee benefits, No health insurance management, Limited HR features

Payment processing fees may apply, FX markup on currency conversion, Correspondent bank fees ($20-50) for international transfers

Employer of Record

Popular

$599/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Expensive for small teams, Support response times vary, Complex terminations take time

$699/month if paid month-to-month, FX markup fees, Local benefits may add costs, Country-specific statutory requirements

Global Payroll

$50/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Need your own legal entity, Less hand-holding than full EOR

Requires existing entities, Setup fees may apply for complex configurations

Enterprise

Free

Users: Custom

Storage: N/A

Limits: Must negotiate with sales, Complex procurement process

Requires sales negotiation, Long-term commitment typically required, Minimum annual spend thresholds

Workday

Small Enterprise (<500 employees)

$150000/yr

Users: Up to 500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, Standard support SLA, Some features require upgrades

Implementation fees (100-200% of annual), Partner consulting fees, Custom integrations, Training costs, Additional modules (Recruiting, Learning, Analytics)

Mid-Market (500-2,500 employees)

Popular

$400000/yr

Users: 500-2,500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 3-5 year contract commitment, Complex implementation timeline, May need dedicated admin resources

Implementation typically $400K-$800K, Ongoing consulting for optimization, Add-on modules for Planning and Analytics, Premium support upgrade

Enterprise (2,500+ employees)

$750000/yr

Users: 2,500+ employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 5-7 year contracts common, 12-24 month implementation typical, Requires significant internal resources

Implementation can exceed $1M+, Multi-year project teams, Extensive change management, Ongoing optimization consulting, Data migration specialists

Feature Comparison

Feature	Remote	Workday
Core Services
Employer of Record (EOR) 180+ countries
Contractor Management $29/month per contractor
Global Payroll $50/month per employee
HR Management
Core HCM Employee records, org charts, positions
Payroll
Payroll Global payroll included, but complex setup
HR Features
Benefits Administration Country-specific benefits
PTO Management Basic tracking
Document Management Upload and storage
Time Tracking Basic functionality
Talent Acquisition
Recruiting/ATS Basic - lacks sourcing automation
Talent Management
Performance Management Goals, reviews, feedback
Learning
Learning Management Add-on module, additional cost
Compensation
Equity Management Stock option support
Compensation Planning Enterprise tier feature
Compliance
IP Protection Owned-entity model
Local Tax Compliance Varies by quality
Planning
Workforce Planning Adaptive Planning add-on
Finance
Financial Management Enterprise tier, separate module
Support
Phone Support Chat/email only for most users
Dedicated Account Manager Enterprise only
Analytics
Analytics & Reporting Custom reports require consultants
Mobile
Mobile App iOS/Android, reliability issues reported
Integrations
API Access Available on paid plans
HRIS Integrations Major platforms supported
Security
SSO Integration SAML, OAuth supported
Payments
Multi-currency Payments FX fees apply
Usability
Offline Mode Limited offline capabilities
Immigration
Visa Support Quality varies by region