Native Teams vs. Remotify: The Best Alternative for Contractor Payments

Key Takeaways

• MOR model vs. CoR/EOR – Remotify issues invoices for freelancers; Native Teams focuses on compliance-heavy models.
• No subscriptions – Remotify charges only a % per invoice (from 2.5%). Native Teams charges $19–$99 per contractor / month.
• One invoice instead of many – all payments bundled with Remotify.
• Global payouts – 100+ currencies, SEPA, SWIFT, Wise, Revolut, Payoneer.
• Simple, freelancer-first platform vs. enterprise-style compliance packages.

Side-by-Side: Native Teams vs. Remotify

Understanding CoR/EOR vs. MOR

Native Teams: Contractor of Record (CoR) / EOR

• $99 per contractor/month.
• They become the “legal contractor of record” in the worker’s country.
• Handle contracts, tax filings, IP rights, compliance.
• ✅ Good if you need full legal protection or employee-like setups.
• ❌ Expensive and unnecessary if you just want to pay freelancers.

Remotify: Merchant of Record (MOR)

• No subscription, just 2.5–4% fee per invoice.
• Freelancers invoice Remotify, and Remotify issues one compliant invoice to you.
• Handles VAT/tax invoicing and payout flows across 100+ currencies.
• ✅ Ideal if you need simple, global, compliant freelancer payments.
• ❌ Not designed for hiring full-time employees.

👉 In short:

• EOR/CoR (Native Teams): When you want employees or heavy compliance.

MOR (Remotify): When you just need to pay freelancers, quickly and legally.

Why Businesses Are Switching from Native Teams to Remotify

1. Lower Costs – No $19–$99 monthly fees; Remotify starts from 2.5%.
2. One Invoice, Not Many – save hours on accounting.
3. Simple Platform – no enterprise bloat, built for freelancers.
4. Global by Default – 100+ currencies, multiple payout rails.
5. Real Human Support – quick, flexible help.

Pricing at a Glance

• Remotify: from 2.5% (typical ~4%), no subscription.
• Native Teams: $19 (Contractor Pay) – $99 (Contractor of Record) per contractor/month.
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FAQ — Native Teams vs. Remotify

Is Remotify cheaper than Native Teams?
Yes. Native Teams charges subscriptions per contractor; Remotify only charges % per invoice.

Do I need CoR/EOR?
Only if you want to fully employ or legally cover contractors as employees. For freelance payments, Remotify’s MOR model is simpler and cheaper.

Who issues the invoice?

• Native Teams: Contractors issue their own invoices.
• Remotify: We issue one compliant invoice for all.

Is Remotify a bank?
No. We use regulated financial partners for payments; our role is compliant invoicing + payout coordination.

Conclusion & CTA

“Don’t lock yourself into monthly subscriptions and expensive EOR packages if you just need freelancer payments. With Remotify’s MOR model, you get one invoice, global payouts, and lower fees.”

👉 Switch to Remotify Today

FAQs

Q1. Is Remotify cheaper than Native Teams?

Yes — Native Teams charges a monthly subscription per contractor (around $19–$99), while Remotify only charges a percentage per invoice (starting from about 2.5%, typically ~4%) with no monthly fees.

Q2. What is the difference between CoR/EOR and the MOR model used by Remotify?

CoR/EOR (Contractor of Record / Employer of Record) involves more legal & compliance overhead. In contrast, MOR (Merchant of Record) means freelancers invoice Remotify, which then issues a single, compliant invoice to you.

Q3. Do freelancers issue their own invoices with Remotify like with Native Teams?

No — with Remotify, freelancers invoice Remotify, and Remotify sends you one bundled compliant invoice. With Native Teams, contractors issue their own invoices.

Q4. How many currencies and payout methods does Remotify support compared to Native Teams?

Remotify supports 100+ currencies and multiple payout rails like SEPA, SWIFT, Wise, Revolut, Payoneer. Native Teams has more limited currency and payout flexibility.

Q5. Does Remotify require a subscription fee per contractor?

No — Remotify does not charge monthly subscription fees per contractor. You only pay a percentage of each invoice. Native Teams does require subscriptions per contractor.

Q6. When might a business prefer Native Teams over Remotify?

If a business needs full legal employment-like protection (e.g. EOR / CoR), handles IP rights or contracts on behalf of workers, or requires strict regulatory compliance typically expected with employment or contractor setups, then Native Teams may be preferred.

Q7. Who is Remotify best suited for?

Remotify works best for companies that want simpler freelancer payments, global payouts, fewer administrative burdens, and lower costs — especially when they don’t need full employment-like compliance.