Deel publishes an EOR price of US$599 and Borderless AI US$579 per employee per month, so Borderless AI's headline fee is US$20 a month (US$240 a year) lower per employee. Country costs, benefits and add-ons can outweigh that difference.
Deel: Global HR and payroll platform offering EOR, contractor management, global payroll and HRIS modules under one account.
Borderless AI: Toronto-based, AI-focused EOR and payroll platform with a published EOR price, contractor management and global payroll.
| Feature | Deel | Borderless AI |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | From US$599 / month | From US$579 / month |
| Pricing model | Per employee / month | Per employee / month |
| Products | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll, HRIS, Immigration support, US PEO | Employer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll, Global benefits, Global mobility, Background checks |
| Coverage | EOR in 130+ countries (provider claim) | "Almost every major jurisdiction" (provider claim); check its country list for yours |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, USA | Toronto, Canada |
| Founded | 2019 | Not stated |
| Factor | Deel | Borderless AI |
|---|---|---|
| Published EOR price | US$599 / employee / month | US$579 / employee / month |
| What the price covers | Published price of US$599 per EOR employee per month, on month-to-month terms with no long-term commitment. Contractor management is US$49 and Contractor of Record US$325 per contractor per month; global payroll US$29 and US PEO US$125 per employee per month. | Published EOR price of US$579 per month. Contractor management US$49 per month; global payroll US$29 per month; its AI agents for HR are included free in all plans. |
What each provider's own website says. Where it doesn't say, ask in your quote.
| Item | Deel | Borderless AI |
|---|---|---|
| What the EOR fee includes | Employee onboarding and local compliance; Payroll processing and tax filings; Benefits administration, such as healthcare and pensions; Ongoing HR and legal support; Remote, on-site and field worker arrangements | Onboarding, payroll, taxes and compliance; Local payroll experts through its app and a Slack channel; Country-specific employment agreements; Intellectual property protection; HRGPT and its other AI agents for HR |
| Setup and offboarding fees | Deel says local compliance, payroll and benefits administration are included in the quoted price, with no hidden fees. | Not stated on its pricing page |
| Deposit | Not stated on the pricing page. Ask for the amount in your countries and when it's returned. | Not stated on its pricing page |
| Contract and billing | Month-to-month, with no long-term commitment required. | No credit card and no long-term commitments, according to its pricing page. |
Annual EOR fees at each provider's published starting price, before employment costs, benefits or add-ons. Borderless AI's published price is lower by US$240 per employee a year.
| Employees | Deel | Borderless AI | Difference a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$7,188 | US$6,948 | US$240 |
| 5 | US$35,940 | US$34,740 | US$1,200 |
| 10 | US$71,880 | US$69,480 | US$2,400 |
| 25 | US$179,700 | US$173,700 | US$6,000 |
Our country guides don't yet list both providers for the same country. Deel appears in our guides for Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. Borderless AI isn't in our country guides yet. Ask both for country-specific quotes.
- Both offer: Employer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll.
- Only Deel lists: HRIS, Immigration support, US PEO.
- Only Borderless AI lists: Global benefits, Global mobility, Background checks.
- Pricing model: Deel: Per employee / month; Borderless AI: Per employee / month.
- Deel, 17 October 2026: Unchanged: EOR US$599 per employee per month on month-to-month terms; US PEO US$125; contractors US$49; Contractor of Record US$325; global payroll US$29.
- Deel, 15 October 2026: Unchanged: US$599 per EOR employee per month; also US$125 per US PEO employee, US$49 per contractor and US$325 per contractor of record per month.
- Deel, 8 October 2026: US$599 per EOR employee per month.
- Borderless AI, 22 October 2026: EOR US$579 per month; contractor management US$49; global payroll US$29.
Consider Deel if…
- You also pay contractors and want EOR and contractor workflows in one platform
- You expect to hire across many countries and want one vendor
- You need visa or immigration support alongside employment
Consider Borderless AI if…
- You want the lower published EOR price (US$579 vs US$599 per employee per month)
- You want EOR, contractors and payroll on one platform with published prices
- You're hiring in Canada or North America and want support in those time zones
- What is the all-in monthly fee for my specific countries, on annual and monthly billing?
- Do you employ through your own entity or a partner in each country?
- What deposit is required, and what currency margin applies to invoices?
Use our provider due-diligence checklist for the full list. To check the employment cost on top of either fee, see our country guides.
Is Deel or Borderless AI cheaper?
On published prices, Borderless AI is cheaper: US$579 vs US$599 per employee per month. Compare itemised quotes for your countries, since deposits, currency conversion and benefits affect the total.
What's the main difference between Deel and Borderless AI?
Borderless AI has the lower published EOR price, by US$20 a month per employee. Deel prices on a "Per employee / month" basis and Borderless AI on a "Per employee / month" basis. Only Deel lists HRIS, Immigration support, US PEO. Only Borderless AI lists Global benefits, Global mobility, Background checks.
Do Deel and Borderless AI use their own entities?
Delivery models (owned entity or local partner) can vary by country. Ask each provider to confirm in writing for the countries you hire in.
Why choose Deel over Borderless AI?
Deel may suit you better if you also pay contractors and want EOR and contractor workflows in one platform; you expect to hire across many countries and want one vendor; you need visa or immigration support alongside employment. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
Why choose Borderless AI over Deel?
Borderless AI may suit you better if you want the lower published EOR price (US$579 vs US$599 per employee per month); you want EOR, contractors and payroll on one platform with published prices; you're hiring in Canada or North America and want support in those time zones. Compare written quotes for your countries before deciding.
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