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Deel vs Remote: Employer of Record compared

The two best-known EOR platforms, with similar headline prices. The real differences are in how they employ people locally and how much of the wider HR stack you want from one vendor.

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Deel

From US$599 / month

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Remote

From US$699 / month

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Deel publishes an EOR price of US$599 per employee per month and Remote publishes US$699, so Remote's headline fee is about US$100 a month (US$1,200 a year) higher per employee. Country costs, benefits and add-ons can still outweigh that difference.

The clearest documented difference is the delivery model. Remote states that it employs people through entities it owns in the countries it serves. Deel publishes country-by-country information and, like most large providers, the model can vary by country. Ask both for written confirmation for the countries you hire in.

The other difference is breadth. Deel positions itself as a broad platform spanning EOR, contractors, global payroll, HRIS and immigration support. Remote also offers contractor management, payroll and HR tools, with emphasis on employment through owned entities and public country cost information.

DeelRemote
Published EOR priceFrom US$599 / monthFrom US$699 / month
Pricing modelPer employee / monthPer employee / month
ProductsEmployer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll, HRIS, Immigration supportEmployer of Record, Contractor management, Global payroll, HRIS
CoverageEOR in 130+ countries (provider claim)EOR in 90+ countries without a local entity (provider claim)
HeadquartersSan Francisco, USAFully distributed (incorporated in the USA)
Founded20192019
FactorDeelRemote
Published EOR priceUS$599 / employee / monthUS$699 / employee / month
Entity model (provider's statement)Varies by country; confirm per countryStates it uses its own entities in its EOR countries
Product breadthEOR, contractors, global payroll, HRIS, immigration supportEOR, contractors, global payroll, HR tools
Public cost informationCountry hiring guides and cost informationPublic country explorer and employment cost calculator
Best known forBreadth: one platform for many workforce typesOwned-entity model and transparent country information

Consider Deel ifโ€ฆ

  • You want the lower published EOR price (US$599 vs US$699 per employee per month)
  • You also pay many contractors and want EOR and contractor workflows in one place
  • You need visa or immigration support alongside employment
  • You want HRIS and payroll modules from the same vendor
Get a Deel quote

Consider Remote ifโ€ฆ

  • You prefer a provider that states it employs through its own entities
  • You value public, per-country employment cost information for budgeting
Get a Remote quote
  • 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 how and when is it refunded?
  • What currency conversion margin applies to invoices?
  • How are benefits, termination costs and offboarding billed?
  • Is there a fee for transferring employees to our own entity later?

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 Remote cheaper?
On published prices, Deel is cheaper: US$599 vs US$699 per employee per month. Actual cost depends on country, benefits, deposits, currency conversion and add-ons, so compare itemised quotes for your specific countries.
Does Remote own its entities?
Remote states that it employs people through its own legal entities in the countries where it offers EOR. Confirm this in writing for each country you hire in.
Which is better for contractors?
Both offer contractor management. Deel positions contractor payments as a core part of its platform, which may suit companies with large contractor populations. Compare contractor pricing and payout methods for your countries.
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    Deel pricing

    Deel

    Published EOR, contractor and payroll pricing.

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    Remote pricing

    Remote

    Published EOR pricing on annual and monthly billing.