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SaaStr AI App of the Week: Remote. The $300M Payroll Platform Your AI Agent Can Run
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Remote, a global payroll and employment platform based in Amsterdam, has achieved significant milestones in 2026, including the launch of Remote MCP, an interface that enables AI agents to securely access payroll, contract, compliance, and org data. The company's payroll business has grown to $300M in ARR, with a 300% year-over-year increase and cash-flow positivity. Remote's AI-driven initiatives, such as AI-written code and AI-powered payroll in over 100 countries, set it apart from competitors and position it as a leader in the AI-native payroll space.
What SaaStr reported
- Remote MCP, built on the Model Context Protocol, allows AI agents and external platforms to securely access and act on payroll and compliance data with access controls attached.
- More than 85% of Remote's codebase was written by AI in the last month, resulting in a 60%+ year-over-year increase in engineering contributions.
- Revenue per employee at Remote has increased by 50% without any layoffs, and the company is re-evaluating its hiring plans towards upskilling instead of hiring more people.