Philippines EOR Compared (2026)
By Andy Schachtel, CEO of Sourcefit | Global Talent and Elevated Outsourcing
Key Takeaways
- Sourcefit charges $199/month per employee. Remote charges $599/month (annual billing) or $699/month (monthly billing).
- Sourcefit has physical offices and HR teams in the Philippines. Remote operates through its own legal entities with dedicated specialists via a remote support model.
- Sourcefit offers recruiting, office space, IT support, and training as add-on services. Remote focuses on EOR and payroll processing with limited ancillary services.
- Sourcefit has 17 years of Philippines operations experience. Remote was founded in 2019 and covers 90+ countries through its own legal entities.
Two Different Approaches to EOR
Remote.com built its business on a compelling premise: own the legal entities in every country you serve, rather than working through third-party partners. That approach gives Remote direct control over compliance, which is a meaningful advantage over EOR providers that rely on a patchwork of local partners.
Sourcefit takes a different path entirely. We are not a software company that added EOR to a product suite. We are an outsourcing company with 17 years of on-ground operations in the Philippines, physical offices in four cities, and an HR team that knows employees by name. Our EOR service, EORganic, is an extension of that operational infrastructure, not a standalone platform.
Both approaches have merit. The question is which one delivers more value for your specific hiring needs.
Pricing Comparison
| Sourcefit (EORganic) | Remote.com | |
|---|---|---|
| EOR Fee (per employee/month) | $199 | $599 (annual) / $699 (monthly) |
| Volume Discounts | Available | Not published |
| Contractor Management | $39/month | $29/month |
| Startup Fees | None | None |
| Long-Term Contract Required | No | No (but annual billing saves 14%) |
| Annual Cost (1 employee) | $2,388 | $7,188 (annual) / $8,388 (monthly) |
| Annual Cost (10 employees) | $23,880 | $71,880 (annual) / $83,880 (monthly) |
Remote costs 3x more than Sourcefit on annual billing, and 3.5x more on monthly billing. For a team of 10 employees in the Philippines, that is $48,000-60,000 per year in additional platform fees. Remote does offer a startup discount that brings the rate down to approximately $509/month for qualifying early-stage companies, but that is still 2.5x Sourcefit’s standard rate.
Features and Services
| Feature | Sourcefit (EORganic) | Remote.com |
|---|---|---|
| HRIS Platform | Knit (proprietary, included) | Remote Platform (included) |
| Local Presence Model | Physical offices with local HR, recruiting, IT, and employee support teams in every operating country | Dedicated specialists and in-house experts via remote support model |
| Countries Covered | 6 (deep operational presence) | 90+ (own entities) |
| Philippines Office Locations | 4 offices | No physical offices |
| Recruiting Services | Yes (add-on, 15+ years network) | Limited |
| Office Space / Coworking | Yes (add-on) | No |
| IT Support & Equipment | Yes (add-on) | No |
| Training & Quality Mgmt | Yes (add-on) | No |
| Equity Management | No | Yes (included) |
| Certifications & Assurance Reports | ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2, PCI DSS | ISO 27001, SOC 2, CSA STAR Level 1 |
| Regulatory/Privacy Compliance | HIPAA compliant, GDPR compliant | GDPR compliant (HIPAA not publicly verified) |
| Support Model | 24/7, dedicated team | Implementation manager + online support |
Where Remote Wins
Remote has two clear advantages. First, country coverage: with own entities in 90+ countries, Remote can handle multi-country hiring through a single platform. Second, equity management: Remote offers built-in tools for managing stock options and equity grants for international employees. If you are a venture-backed startup hiring across many countries and granting equity to every employee, Remote’s platform is designed for that use case.
Where Sourcefit Wins
Sourcefit wins on three fronts: price, depth of service, and local presence. At $199/month vs. $599, the cost difference is significant and compounds with every hire. But the deeper advantage is operational. Reviews of Remote consistently cite a lack of in-country HR advisors and slow support for complex local issues. When your Philippines-based employee needs help with a government filing, a health insurance claim, or a workplace concern, Remote’s model routes that through a centralized support system. Sourcefit’s model puts a local HR professional on it, often the same day.
Sourcefit also offers integrated services beyond EOR: recruiting through a 15-year network in the Philippines, physical office space in four cities, IT support and equipment provisioning, and training and quality management programs. These are add-on services, but they are available from the same provider, eliminating the need to coordinate multiple vendors.
FAQ
Is Remote.com better for startups than Sourcefit?
Remote offers a 15% startup discount and equity management tools, which appeal to venture-backed companies. However, even with the discount, Remote costs 2.5x more than Sourcefit. For startups that are cost-conscious and hiring primarily in the Philippines, Sourcefit provides better value.
Does Remote own its legal entities like Sourcefit does?
Yes, Remote operates through its own legal entities in 90+ countries, which is one of its key differentiators in the EOR market. Sourcefit also operates through its own entities in all six countries it serves. Both companies avoid the third-party partner model used by some competitors.
Can Sourcefit handle international payroll as well as Remote?
Within its operating countries, yes. Sourcefit manages full payroll compliance including local taxes, statutory contributions, and benefits. Remote’s advantage is handling payroll across 90+ countries from a single platform, which matters if you are hiring globally.
What about data security?
Both providers hold ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 assurance reports. Sourcefit additionally holds ISO 27701 (privacy management), ISO 42001 (AI management systems), and PCI DSS validation (payment card security), and maintains HIPAA and GDPR compliance. Remote holds CSA STAR Level 1 and maintains GDPR compliance. For data-sensitive industries such as healthcare or financial services, Sourcefit’s broader compliance portfolio provides additional assurance.
Which is better for hiring only in the Philippines?
Sourcefit. At one-third the cost, with physical offices, local HR staff, and 17 years of Philippines-specific experience, Sourcefit is purpose-built for Philippines hiring. Remote’s strength is global breadth, which matters less if your hiring is concentrated in one market.
To learn more about how Sourcefit’s EORganic service can support your Philippines hiring needs, visit sourcefit.com/eor-services or contact our team for a consultation.
