HR & Payroll Software
Deel
Hire and pay contractors or employees in 130+ countries from one platform — priced per worker, per product.
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Last reviewed Jul 16, 2026 · Pricing verified Jul 16, 2026
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DEV-TOP · horizontalOur take
Best for companies hiring across multiple countries who want one platform for contractors, EOR employees, and payroll — costly if you're only hiring domestically, where dedicated single-country tools are cheaper.
Choose this if...
- Companies hiring contractors or employees across multiple countries
- Startups scaling international teams without setting up local entities
Look elsewhere if...
- You only hire in one country — dedicated local payroll tools will be cheaper
- You need the lowest possible per-worker cost at high volume
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Pricing
Verified Jul 16, 2026 against Deel's own pricing page.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find Talent (ATS) | 14 USD/mo | — | Starting at $14/worker/mo for the recruiting/ATS module |
| Hire Contractors | 49 USD/mo | — | $49/contractor/mo — standard contractor payments and compliance |
| Contractor of Record | 325 USD/mo | — | $325/contractor/mo — added misclassification protection |
| US PEO | 125 USD/mo | — | $125/employee/mo — US-based PEO |
| EOR (130+ countries) | 599 USD/mo | — | $599/employee/mo — employer of record, no local entity needed |
Free tier reality
There's no permanent free plan. No free tier — free demo/consultation only. Pricing is modular by product (contractor payments, EOR, PEO, ATS); most businesses combine several of these per-worker fees rather than paying one flat rate.
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DEV-MID · rectanglePros
- Broad global coverage (130+ countries) for EOR and contractor payments
- Modular pricing lets you pay only for the products you use
- Strong compliance and misclassification-protection tooling
Cons
- EOR/PEO per-employee fees are among the higher end of the category
- Modular pricing can be confusing to estimate total cost upfront
- Overkill for domestic-only hiring
Key features
- Employer of Record in 130+ countries
- Global contractor payments and compliance
- US PEO
- Multi-currency payroll (120+ currencies)
- Built-in ATS/recruiting module
- Equity and benefits administration
Integrations
- VERIFY
Platforms
- web
- ios
- android
Regional fit
Employs and pays people in 130+ countries via EOR, contractor management, or US PEO — a strong fit specifically for distributed/international teams.
- Global
Best for
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Alternatives
Gusto
Pick this instead if: US small businesses running payroll in one or a few states
BambooHR
Pick this instead if: Small-to-midsize businesses wanting a single system of record for HR
Remote
Pick this instead if: Companies hiring internationally that already have (or plan to set up) local entities and just need payroll run
QuickBooks Payroll
Pick this instead if: Existing QuickBooks Online users wanting payroll in the same login
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Deel FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Deel free?
No — Deel doesn't have a permanent free plan. No free tier — free demo/consultation only. Pricing is modular by product (contractor payments, EOR, PEO, ATS); most businesses combine several of these per-worker fees rather than paying one flat rate.
How much does Deel cost?
From 14 USD/mo. We verify pricing directly against Deel's own pricing page — see the pricing table above for the full breakdown of plans, and check the verified date before making a decision, since software pricing changes often.
Who is Deel best for?
Companies hiring contractors or employees across multiple countries Startups scaling international teams without setting up local entities
Who should avoid Deel?
You only hire in one country — dedicated local payroll tools will be cheaper You need the lowest possible per-worker cost at high volume
Does Deel work well outside the US?
Employs and pays people in 130+ countries via EOR, contractor management, or US PEO — a strong fit specifically for distributed/international teams.
What are the best alternatives to Deel?
Worth comparing: Gusto, BambooHR, Remote, QuickBooks Payroll. See the Alternatives section above for why you might pick one of these instead.