Deel vs Remote
Choose Remote if you primarily need to manage contractors at a lower published starting price; choose Deel if your priority is Employer of Record hiring or payroll across more countries. Both offer international employment, contractor management, payroll, a US PEO, integrations, and an API, so the deciding factor is the service and countries your team needs.
Last updated October 24, 2026.
At a glance
| Dimension | Deel | Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor management | From $49/contractor/month | From $29/contractor/month |
| Employer of Record coverage | 130+ countries | 90+ countries |
| Global payroll coverage | 130+ countries | 100+ countries |
| Contractor payment coverage | Not published | 190+ countries |
| US PEO | From $125/employee/month | From $99/employee/month |
| Contractor of Record | From $325/contractor/month | From $325/contractor/month |
| Employer of Record price | From $599/employee/month | From $599/employee/month |
| Published payment currencies | 120+ for contractor payments | 70+ for platform payments |
| Platforms | Web and mobile app | Web and employee app for iOS and Android |
| Integrations | BambooHR, Workday, QuickBooks, and others | BambooHR, Workday, QuickBooks, and others |
| Developer access | API and webhooks | API and webhooks |
| Contract term | Month-to-month pricing available | Not available |
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Which should you choose?
Choose Deel if
- Teams planning Employer of Record hires across many countries
- Companies seeking payroll capabilities across 130+ countries
- US employers seeking month-to-month PEO pricing
Choose Remote if
- Teams prioritizing a lower starting contractor-management fee
- Companies paying contractors in the published 190+ supported countries
- US employers comparing PEO starting prices
The verdict
Remote is the better fit for teams comparing standard contractor management fees: its published starting price is $29 per contractor per month, versus Deel’s $49. Deel is the better fit when published country coverage drives the decision: it lists Employer of Record employment in 130+ countries and payroll capabilities in 130+, versus Remote’s 90+ and 100+ respectively. Check availability in each specific country before choosing.
Deel vs Remote: common questions
- Which costs less for standard contractor management, Deel or Remote?
- Remote publishes a starting price of $29 per contractor per month for Contractor Management; Deel publishes $49 per contractor per month. Those are starting service fees, not a comparison of every possible cost.
- Do Deel and Remote charge the same starting Employer of Record fee?
- Yes. Deel and Remote each publish an Employer of Record starting price of $599 per employee per month. Country-specific employment costs should be checked in a quote.
- Which supports Employer of Record hiring in more countries?
- Deel publishes Employer of Record coverage in 130+ countries, while Remote publishes coverage in 90+ countries. Confirm that the specific hiring location is supported before signing up.
- Can Deel and Remote run payroll where my company has its own entity?
- Yes. Deel publishes payroll capabilities across 130+ countries, and Remote says its Global Payroll service pays employees across 100+ countries. Remote lists a starting Global Payroll price of $29 per employee per month.
- Do Deel and Remote offer Contractor of Record?
- Yes. Deel and Remote each publish a Contractor of Record starting price of $325 per contractor per month. This is distinct from their standard contractor-management plans.
- Which has a lower published US PEO starting price?
- Remote lists US PEO from $99 per employee per month; Deel lists US PEO from $125 per employee per month. Compare what each quote includes for your workforce.
- Will Deel or Remote connect to an existing HR system?
- Both publish integrations with BambooHR and Workday, as well as APIs for custom connections. Confirm that the specific data and workflow you need are supported by the relevant integration.
- Do Deel and Remote require a long-term contract?
- Deel says it offers month-to-month pricing without a long-term commitment. Remote does not publish a general contract term on its pricing page, so ask Remote for the terms of the service you are considering.