Deel vs Remote: which should you choose?
Choose Deel if companies that want one platform for contractors, EOR and a US PEO, with transparent per-seat list prices. Choose Remote if teams that want a published price for each product (EOR, global payroll, contractors, contractor of record, US PEO) and an affiliate program with 12-month revenue share.
Not professional advice. Rates, rules and prices change often. Figures here are researched estimates from the sources listed; anything marked “unverified” needs checking with the provider or a local adviser before you rely on it.
Visit DeelVisit RemoteGet a recommendation
Side by side
| Deel | Remote | |
|---|---|---|
| Services | eor, payroll, contractors, peo, hris | eor, payroll, contractors, peo, hris |
| EOR pricing | $599 per EOR employee per month (public list price, checked 2026-10-05) | $699 per employee/month (public list price, checked 2026-10-05) |
| Contractor pricing | $49 per contractor per month; $325 per contractor of record per month (public list price, checked 2026-10-05) | $29/contractor/month basic; $99/contractor/month Plus (up to $100,000 indemnity); Contractor of Record from $325/month (public list price, checked 2026-10-05) |
| Payroll pricing | Global Payroll $29 per employee/month for companies with existing foreign entities; implementation and recurring delivery fees may apply (public list price, checked 2026-10-05) | |
| Coverage | 150+ countries (vendor claim, per Deel's own and third-party descriptions) | 90+ countries for EOR (vendor pricing page claim) |
| Entity model | Hybrid: own entities in many markets plus in-country partners elsewhere. Third-party summary says '120+ owned entities' but that count is cited inconsistently (100+, 110+, 120+, 130+) across Deel pages. Deel has a blog titled 'owned entity vs in country partner' (not read). | |
| Review signals | G2: Deel Payroll 4.7/5 from 6,836 reviews (seen in a search snippet of g2.com compare page: https://g2.com/compare/deel-vs-g-p-vs-remote-vs-oyster-oyster; not opened directly). Trustpilot 4.8/5 per a third-party aggregator snippet, not verified on Trustpilot itself. | G2: Remote 4.5/5 from 4,387 reviews (search snippet of g2.com compare page; not opened). Trustpilot: sources conflicted (4.5 to 4.7, roughly 3,000 reviews) so not recorded as fact. |
Deel
Advantages
- Public, flat EOR list price ($599) and contractor price ($49) on the pricing page, so cost modelling is possible without a sales call.
- Covers contractors, contractor of record ($325), EOR and a US PEO ($125) on one pricing page, which suits companies with a mixed workforce.
- Highest G2 count of the EOR group in the comparison page seen (4.7 from 6,836 reviews), so the score is statistically more stable than smaller vendors.
- Runs a live affiliate program on PartnerStack with a dedicated affiliate manager (see programs.json).
Drawbacks
- EOR list price of $599 is above Playroll ($399), Multiplier (from $459 annual, third-party) and RemoFirst ($199 from) in the sources seen.
- Hybrid model: part of the footprint runs through third-party in-country partners, and the owned-entity count is quoted inconsistently across Deel pages (third-party observation).
- Contractor price ($49) is higher than Remote ($29 basic), Oyster ($29 after 30 days) and RemoFirst ($25 premium) list prices.
Remote
Advantages
- Every product has a published price, including global payroll at $29 and contractor management at $29.
- Contractor of Record plan is described as 'uncapped indemnity protection' on the pricing page; the Plus contractor tier carries up to $100,000 indemnity.
- Global Payroll product lets you keep existing foreign entities and only pay a per-employee fee.
- G2 4.5/5 from 4,387 reviews in the comparison page seen.
Drawbacks
- EOR list price of $699 is $100 above Deel and G-P's $599 starting price and well above Playroll ($399).
- EOR coverage is stated as 90+ countries on the pricing page, below the 150-190 country claims of Deel, G-P and Atlas.
- Global payroll implementation and delivery fees are charged separately, so $29 is not the all-in cost.
Also consider
FAQ
Is Deel or Remote cheaper?
Public EOR list prices: Deel $599 per EOR employee per month (public list price, checked 2026-10-05); Remote $699 per employee/month (public list price, checked 2026-10-05). Total cost also depends on employer on-costs in the hiring country and any add-on fees.
Who should choose Deel?
Companies that want one platform for contractors, EOR and a US PEO, with transparent per-seat list prices.
Who should choose Remote?
Teams that want a published price for each product (EOR, global payroll, contractors, contractor of record, US PEO) and an affiliate program with 12-month revenue share.