Deel

Deel is a platform for managing international payroll and hiring. It lets a company recruit, pay, and manage employees and freelancers anywhere in the world, handling local compliance on its behalf.

What is Deel for?

Deel covers three main needs: paying independent contractors abroad in compliance with local rules, hiring employees in a country where you have no legal entity via Employer of Record (EOR), and centralizing global payroll. It handles contracts, filings, multi-currency payments, and a basic HRIS. The target audience: growing companies hiring across borders without setting up a legal entity everywhere.

Deel or PayFit?

Compared to PayFit, built for domestic French payroll, Deel stands out on international hiring and EOR. It doesn't replace a local payroll tool for a single-country SMB, but becomes essential as soon as you employ people abroad. Its model is also billed per worker, not per seat.

How much does Deel cost?

Pricing is per worker, not per user. Contractor management costs $49/contractor/month (Contractor of Record $325/month). Employer of Record starts at $599/employee/month (130+ countries). US PEO costs $125/employee/month, Deel Talent from $14/worker/month. Deel HR (basic HRIS) is free; global payroll is quote-based.