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From $29Free planG2 4.4 · 1,477 reviews

Small and mid-size teams that want to start with contractors on a free 30-day trial and add EOR employees later, especially startups and impact organizations that qualify for discounts.

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Quick overview

Pricing
Free account; contractors $29/contractor/month; EOR $699/employee/month
Plans
USD. Employer of Record: $699/employee/month on monthly billing; 'Annual discounts available' via a seat-based annual option at a reduced fee (no annual price shown); refundable deposit required for EOR team members. Global Contractors: free for 30 days, then $29/contractor/month; Oyster Shell misclassification protection (aggregate up to $500,000) sold separately. People Partner Services: $300/hour, project-based. Creating an account is free; fees start when you engage a contractor, EOR or payroll team member. No minimum team size; fee per active team member. No setup, onboarding or offboarding charges. Startups save up to $1,200 on EOR subscription fees; discounts for nonprofits and B-corps (amount not stated). Invoices paid in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD by direct debit or wire; a currency conversion fee applies if you pay in a currency other than the contract currency.
G2 rating
4.4 / 5.0
Comparisons
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Key features

  • Employer of Record in 120+ countries (pricing page), with onboarding and offboarding specialists
  • Global Contractors: instant contracts in 180+ countries and payments in 120+ currencies
  • In-app contractor identity verification and an employee misclassification analyzer
  • Automated expenses, time off and reports for EOR employees
  • Integrations with HRIS, ATS and accounting tools such as BambooHR, Greenhouse, Xero, QuickBooks and Slack

Pros

  • Free account and 30-day free contractor trial
  • Contractors at $29/month with no minimum team size
  • No setup, onboarding or offboarding fees
  • Startup, nonprofit and B-corp discounts

Cons

  • EOR at $699/month is the highest listed price here
  • EOR employees require a refundable deposit
  • Misclassification protection (Oyster Shell) costs extra
  • Annual EOR pricing not published

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Deel alternatives

Stay with Deel if you want EOR, contractors, payroll, HR and IT from one vendor with public prices. Switch to Remote for cheaper contractors at the same EOR price, or Pebl for the lowest listed EOR fee.

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Marcus WilliamsUpdated October 2026
HR & Recruiting

Deel vs Remote

EOR costs the same at both ($599). Pick Deel for the widest coverage and one vendor for HR, IT and visas. Pick Remote if you have many contractors and want lower fees.

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Marcus WilliamsUpdated October 2026