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Papaya Global vs RemoFirst:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Papaya Global and RemoFirst were level in searches among employer of record platforms worldwide, with an estimated 10.9K versus 9.9K branded searches, at 3% and 2.7% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employer of record platforms, RemoFirst appeared in four of the five answers and Papaya Global in three. RemoFirst was mentioned before Papaya Global in three out of five answers.

Among employer of record platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Papaya Global, about 10% more searches than RemoFirst

Papaya Global 10.9K searchesRemoFirst 9.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

RemoFirst, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Papaya Global in 3

RemoFirst in 4 of 5Papaya Global in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

RemoFirst, named ahead of Papaya Global in 3 of 5 answers

RemoFirst first in 3Papaya Global first in 2

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Top employer of record platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, RemoFirst was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Papaya Global was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. RemoFirst was listed before Papaya Global in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Deel1st
  2. Remote2nd
  3. Multiplier3rd
  4. RemoFirst4th
  5. Papaya Global5th
  6. Atlas HXM6th
  7. Oyster HR7th
  8. Pebl–
  9. G-P–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Deel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Remote5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • RemoFirst4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Multiplier4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Papaya Global3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Oyster HR1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Atlas HXM1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Pebl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • G-P0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about employer of record platforms

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is Papaya Global or RemoFirst more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Papaya Global and RemoFirst by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine employer of record platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Papaya Global and RemoFirst among employer of record platforms worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Papaya Global, RemoFirst. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDeelPeblPapaya GlobalRemoFirstOyster HRG-PMultiplierAtlas HXMRemote
Oct 202585.6%3.8%3.1%2.2%2.2%1.9%0.61%0.36%0.35%
Nov 202586.5%2.9%3.1%2.2%2.1%1.9%0.55%0.33%0.36%
Dec 202588.1%2.7%2.6%1.8%2.1%1.6%0.49%0.32%0.28%
Jan 202685.6%3.2%3.7%2.2%2.1%1.9%0.54%0.44%0.35%
Feb 202686.3%3.3%3.1%2.2%2.1%1.5%0.56%0.41%0.44%
Mar 202685%3.7%3%2.7%2.4%1.9%0.57%0.5%0.35%
Apr 202685.7%3.6%3%2.7%2.1%1.5%0.55%0.5%0.35%
May 202690.2%2.4%2.1%1.9%1.4%1.1%0.34%0.34%0.3%
Jun 202685.8%3.3%3%2.7%2.4%1.5%0.54%0.41%0.35%
Jul 202685.6%3.4%3%2.7%2.4%1.5%0.5%0.48%0.43%
Aug 202685.6%3.3%2.9%3.3%2%1.5%0.56%0.49%0.35%
Sep 202685.5%3.9%3%2.7%2.1%1.5%0.55%0.5%0.35%

How has the Papaya Global and RemoFirst comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for employer of record platforms worldwide in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Pebl overtook RemoFirst to rank 2nd among employer of record platforms worldwide, with 3.9% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, RemoFirst lost share of searches among employer of record platforms worldwide, from 3.3% to 2.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Papaya Global rose from 4th to 3rd among employer of record platforms worldwide.

How are branded searches counted?

11 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Papaya Global’s and RemoFirst’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Papaya Global

10 branded search terms

  • global papaya
  • papaya employment
  • papaya eor
  • Papaya Global
  • papaya global company
  • papaya global eor
  • papaya global inc
  • papaya global payroll
  • papaya hr
  • papaya payroll

RemoFirst

1 branded search term

  • remofirst

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