Remote.com alternative for US hiring
Go beyond Remote.com. Choose personal HR expertise instead.
Tired of the complexities of hiring and managing remote employees in the USA? Leave the limits of Remote.com behind for a smoother, more compliant way to run your US team with Foothold America.
Switching from Remote?
Tell us how your team is set up today, and we will tell you honestly whether moving makes sense.
Is Foothold America a good Remote alternative?
Yes. If you are looking to expand or operate in the USA, Foothold America is a strong Remote.com alternative. Instead of ticket-based support, you get a dedicated HR manager who knows your team, with an average response time of around three hours.
Trusted by hundreds of companies since 2015
Why Foothold America
Choose Foothold America, a responsive partner you can depend on.
Simple payroll and taxes
We handle multi-state payroll and taxes, so your employees are paid accurately and on time in every state. You avoid costly penalties and stay focused on your business.
Benefits that empower
We help you choose locally appealing, competitively priced health, life and 401(k) plans that suit your team and your budget.
Flexible employment solutions
Hire through your own US entity or through our Employer of Record service. We help you choose what fits each state and your situation.
A dedicated HR manager
One HR manager oversees hiring, management and payroll for all your US employees, and guides you through everyday challenges.
US compliance handled
We take care of the registrations each state needs and tell you about changes that affect your business, so you stay compliant.
Local knowledge
Our in-house experts know US payroll and employment rules across every state, so your expansion stays compliant and efficient.
Reason 1 of 3
Dedicated HR support vs ticket delays
Foothold America gives your US team a dedicated HR manager, so you get fast, reliable support whenever you need it. Remote.com uses a ticketing system, which can slow down urgent matters like terminations or off-cycle payroll. Choose human service that gets things done.
Customer support
Foothold America
Remote.com
Personalised onboarding and orientation
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Dedicated HR manager
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
HR policy development
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Detailed HR guidance
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Monitors statutory training compliance
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
PIP consultation and support
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Guidance on challenging HR situations
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
A real person for every query
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Live chat with a real person
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Average response time
Foothold America
- 3 hours
Remote.com
- 48 hours
Reason 2 of 3
Unmatched US compliance vs risky shortcuts
With years of US compliance experience and in-house US specialists, we keep your team compliant across all 50 states. Public documentation suggests Remote.com may trade some compliance standards for lower prices. That can put clients and their teams at risk.
Compliance
Foothold America
Remote.com
Compliance throughout the employment cycle
Foothold America
- Yes, from hire to exit
Remote.com
- No
Misclassification and compliance record
Foothold America
- No record of issues
Remote.com
- Publicly documented issues
State-specific compliance guidance
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- Potential inconsistencies in state rules
Employment tax compliance and reporting
Foothold America
- Accurate, on-time filings and reports
Remote.com
- Potential errors or delays
Leave compliance (FMLA, ADA and more)
Foothold America
- Expert guidance on leave policies
Remote.com
- Potential errors in leave administration
Reason 3 of 3
Local knowledge hub vs one-size-fits-all
Foothold America doesn’t just handle paperwork. We become your trusted adviser, with local knowledge to guide your hiring across the US. We help you find the right locations for talent and set competitive pay for your industry. Global providers like Remote.com offer breadth, but not always this depth.
Local knowledge
Foothold America
Remote.com
Advises on locations for talent
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Advises on salaries
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Advises on industry hubs
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Advises on challenging employment states
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Advises on US hiring negotiations
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Recommends the best local insurance carriers
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Advises on challenging insurance states
Foothold America
- Yes
Remote.com
- No
Why clients switch to us
In their words.
“We stumbled over employee benefits before Foothold America came in and got us sorted.”
Sr. People Partner, UK Software Company
“Our small HR department isn’t equipped with the knowledge to handle US employees.”
Head of HR, UK Financial Services Firm
“We can work with one partner through every stage of our growth.”
CMO, Norway IT Company
Thinking of switching?
“Most people who call me about switching are not unhappy with the software. They are unhappy that nobody knows their team. Tell me what you use today, and I will tell you honestly whether moving makes sense.”
Laurie Spicer
Director of US Expansion. UK based.
What to expect on the call
- No sales pitch, just an honest read on your situation
- 15 minutes, 30 minutes or an hour, depending on what you need
- A clear next step by the end, whether that involves us or not
- Come as you are, no prep needed
Book a call with Laurie
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Remote alternative: FAQs
Straight answers about switching from Remote to Foothold America.
If your hiring is focused on the US, a US specialist is often a better fit than a global platform. Foothold America has worked only on the US since 2015.
Yes. We plan the move with you so your team’s pay and benefits carry on without a gap. Laurie can explain how it works for your team.
Every client has a dedicated HR manager. Our average response time is around three hours, and you always reach a real person.
No. Our Employer of Record service lets you hire in the US without one. When you are ready for your own entity, we can set it up and move your team across.
Don’t just go remote, go further. Choose Foothold America.
Tell us how your US team is set up today. One conversation is often enough to know whether switching makes sense.
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