Deel vs Remote: Which EOR Fits Your Hiring?
Deel and Remote list the same $599 EOR fee, so the choice comes down to terms and reach. Deel bills monthly in 130+ countries, while Remote says it owns every entity it uses and takes no standard deposit.
Deel
Global HR, payroll and EOR platform
Best for: companies hiring across many countries, including some outside Remote’s 90+, that want month-to-month billing and 24/7 support.
Remote
Owned-entity EOR and payroll
Best for: teams hiring inside its 90+ countries that want one legal employer, IP transfer in the contract and no standard deposit.
Deel4.0vsRemote4.2Same $599 Fee. Deel Wins on Reach, Remote Wins on Structure.
If you hire across several countries or want to stay flexible, we would pick Deel. Both list EOR at $599 per employee a month, but Deel bills month to month, covers 130+ countries to Remote’s 90+, and offers 24/7 support. Remote’s $599 is an annual-contract rate.
Remote is the better buy when structure matters more than reach. It says it owns every entity it employs through, writes IP transfer into the employment contract, charges no standard deposit and prices contractors at $29 against Deel’s $49. Inside its 90+ countries that is a tighter setup, and our editor score for Remote is 4.2 against Deel’s 4.0.
New to the model? Our guide to what an employer of record does covers the basics, and our best EOR providers list ranks both against the wider market.
DeelRemote- You hire in more than a few countries
- You want to pay month to month
- You need a market outside Remote’s 90+
- You want one owned legal employer per hire
- IP transfer inside the contract matters
- You run many contractors beside employees
How We Scored Deel and Remote
We score every EOR on the same five factors, out of 5, and average them. The reasoning behind each score is in our Deel review and Remote review, and the method is in our editorial guidelines.
Deel4.0Deel’s public rating (4.8) sits above our score because reviewers rate the day-to-day product, while we also weigh its unpublished FX margin and deposit terms. Remote’s 4.6 draws on a Trustpilot base made up mostly of employees, and its 97 Capterra reviews from buyers average 4.4.
Deel vs Remote Pricing
Both charge a monthly fee per employee on top of salary, employer taxes and benefits. Those employer costs often outweigh the fee, so check your countries in our employer cost by country tool.
Deel
Listed on Deel’s pricing page, billed month to month
Ask which FX margin applies to each payroll run, and whether a deposit is held and for how long.
Remote
Listed on Remote’s pricing page for annual contracts. The monthly rate is not shown.
Ask what monthly billing costs, and when Remote would ask for a refundable reserve payment.
For published rates across more providers, see our EOR Pricing Index.
Deel vs Remote Features
What each provider lists on its own product, pricing and security pages. Both also sell a US PEO, and our EOR vs PEO guide explains where each model fits.
DeelRemoteWhere You Can Hire With Each
Both say they run EOR on their own entities. Remote says all 100+ are owned, while Deel does not say which of its markets run through a partner.
Deel
Deel says it owns entities and its own payroll engine in 130+ countries. Its site also cites 150+ countries across the platform, so confirm your markets before you sign.
Countries both providers list, with our hiring guides:
Remote
Remote says it runs 100+ legal entities that it owns and uses no third parties for EOR. Its pricing page cites contractor coverage in 190+ countries, but EOR stops at 90+.
Moving contractors onto payroll? Our guide on switching contractors to full-time EOR employees covers the steps.
Planning enough hires in one country to set up your own company? Compare the two routes in EOR vs entity setup.
Which One Fits Your Situation
Six situations we see most often from teams choosing between these two. For sector-specific needs, see how to choose an EOR for your industry.
You hire in a market outside Remote’s 90+
Deel lists EOR in 130+ countries, about 40 more than Remote. Check your country on both sites before you shortlist.
DeelYou convert engineering contractors to employees
Remote writes IP transfer into the employment contract and runs contractor management at $29, against Deel’s $49.
RemoteYou want to pay month to month
Deel bills monthly with no long-term commitment. Remote lists its $599 rate for annual contracts, so ask for its monthly price.
DeelYou need one legal employer you can name
Remote says all 100+ of its entities are owned, with no third parties. Deel does not say which of its markets use partners.
RemoteYou also need a US PEO for domestic staff
Remote’s PEO starts at $99 per employee and Deel’s at $125. Compare benefits and state coverage before choosing on price.
Check terms firstYou need round-the-clock support
Deel advertises 24/7 support and 2,000+ in-house experts. Remote does not publish its support hours.
DeelContract and Exit Terms to Check
Neither provider publishes a full set of exit terms. Deel states month-to-month billing, while Remote ties its $599 rate to an annual contract.
DeelRemoteEnding a contract abroad also triggers local rules, so check severance pay by country before you plan an exit.
What Users Say About Deel and Remote
Ratings weighted by review count across G2, Trustpilot and Capterra, checked for this comparison.
Deel
Remote
For how the wider EOR market rates on price, coverage and compliance, see our employer of record statistics.
Alternatives to Deel and Remote
The three EORs buyers most often shortlist next to these two. For a longer list, see our roundup of Deel competitors.
Multiplier
- EOR price
- $459 annual, $499 monthly
- Countries
- 160+
- Extras
- Add-ons priced separately
Lower than both at list price, with add-ons and implementation fees on top.
Read our Multiplier review →
Pebl
- EOR price
- $399 /month
- Countries
- 185+
- Contract
- Billing terms not published
The lowest listed rate in this group and the widest country list, with terms to confirm in a quote.
Read our Pebl review →
Rippling
- EOR price
- Quote only
- Countries
- 80+
- Extras
- HR, payroll and IT
Runs EOR from the same system as HR, payroll and IT, but publishes no EOR rate.
Read our Rippling review →More comparisons
Deel vs RipplingRead comparisonDeel vs MultiplierRead comparisonPebl vs DeelRead comparisonRippling vs RemoteRead comparisonRemote vs MultiplierRead comparison
Oyster HR vs RemoteRead comparisonSee every head-to-head on our EOR comparisons page.
Deel vs Remote FAQ
Short answers from our research and both vendors’ published pages.
Is Deel cheaper than Remote for EOR?
No, not on list price. Both show $599 per employee per month. Deel bills month to month, while Remote lists $599 for annual contracts and does not show its monthly rate on the pricing page.
Which covers more countries, Deel or Remote?
Deel, with EOR in 130+ countries against Remote's 90+. Deel's site also cites 150+ countries across its platform, so confirm your own markets with both before you decide.
Do Deel and Remote own their entities?
Remote says all 100+ of its entities are owned, with no third parties. Deel says it owns entities and its payroll engine in 130+ countries but does not say which markets use a partner.
Do Deel and Remote require a deposit?
Remote charges no standard deposit, though it may ask for a refundable reserve payment in certain cases. Deel does not publish deposit terms, so get the amount and refund timeline in writing.
Which has cheaper contractor management?
Remote, at $29 per contractor a month against Deel's $49. Contractor of Record starts at $325 at both. Remote's Plus tier adds indemnity up to $100,000 per contractor for $99.
Which has better support?
Deel advertises 24/7 support and 2,000+ in-house experts. Remote does not publish support hours. Reviewers of both describe slow escalations on complex cases, so test each with a hard question.
Which is more secure?
Deel lists SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3 and ISO 27001. Remote lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and CSA STAR Level 1. Both point to trust centers for current reports.
About the author
Manjuri Dutta is Co-Founder and Content Editor at EmployerRecords.com, covering Employer of Record providers and global hiring platforms. She evaluates providers on entity ownership, statutory compliance, and real pricing rather than vendor claims, and built the verification process used across EmployerRecords' country guides, checking vendor claims against government registries and public filings.
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