Organisations around the world grow with Remote
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100% in-house infrastructure owned and operated by Remote
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12% uplift in operational efficiency using Remote Payroll
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43% improvement in regulatory compliance using Remote
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2 weeks quicker onboarding with Remote Contractor Management
We back a fair price guarantee so you won’t pay unexpected fees. Deel has a history of tacking on undisclosed charges to boost margins — often at customers’ expense.
Remote’s customer success team maintains a strong 95% retention rate, so you’ll have a single point of contact who knows your business inside out.
Considering alternatives to Deel? Unsure which global HR solution matches your company’s needs? Deel delivers broad international coverage and fast onboarding, while Remote prioritises specialised support, rigorous compliance and fair pricing.
Fair, transparent pricing
Affordable, predictable costs that never leave you guessing.
Higher cost-of-ownership with additional fees
Added-on fees for everything from transactions to contract signing, and cash frozen in deposits and accruals, filling Deel’s pockets while emptying yours.
Fully owned infrastructure
Remote only operates in countries where we have built our own infrastructure. No third parties, watertight IP protection, and better service.
“Buy over build” approach
Deel leans on third parties to provide services they can’t — and adds on their own fees.
Compliance leader
Remote has put in the work to build reliable compliance that thousands of customers around the world depend on.
Limited suite of recruitment services
Deel covers only part of the employment lifecycle without recruitment tools.
Built-in tools for global hiring
Recruit simplifies global hiring with powerful sourcing tools and clear guidance to help you find top talent.
Limited offboarding support
Deel users report that offboarding can be opaque and stressful — deposits and final funds can be held too long, costs aren’t clearly communicated, and support rarely steps in once an employee’s profile is deactivated.
Join customers who trust Remote to transform their businesses.
“We regard Remote as a leading, trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up further opportunities for growth and success on an international scale.”
“Managing and coordinating everything internally would add more than $500,000 USD to our yearly expenses. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, letting us focus on growing the business with certainty and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly in several currencies across the globe, and our Finance Manager has complete oversight from a single platform. Remote enables you to do the same.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors across the globe. Without Remote, we’d be hiring five or six full-time staff just to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has genuinely saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a leading, trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up further opportunities for growth and success on an international scale.”
“Managing and coordinating everything internally would add more than $500,000 USD to our yearly expenses. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, letting us focus on growing the business with certainty and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly in several currencies across the globe, and our Finance Manager has complete oversight from a single platform. Remote enables you to do the same.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors across the globe. Without Remote, we’d be hiring five or six full-time staff just to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has genuinely saved us both time and money.”
“We regard Remote as a leading, trusted partner in this field. Their specialist support with local payroll, tax compliance and HR operations has simplified our processes and opened up further opportunities for growth and success on an international scale.”
“Managing and coordinating everything internally would add more than $500,000 USD to our yearly expenses. Remote removes that financial pressure and lifts the operational load from our team, letting us focus on growing the business with certainty and efficiency.”
“We process payroll monthly, semi-monthly and hourly in several currencies across the globe, and our Finance Manager has complete oversight from a single platform. Remote enables you to do the same.”
“We collaborate with 460+ Contractors across the globe. Without Remote, we’d be hiring five or six full-time staff just to manage compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has genuinely saved us both time and money.”
Transparent, predictable pricing: Unlike Deel, Remote’s transparent price guarantee means you’ll never pay a penny you didn’t expect to.
No upfront deposits by default: Remote only requests reserves when absolutely necessary, so you can maximize your cash flow.
100% ownership and in-house operation of all global entities: Remote doesn’t work with third-parties to outsource services or manage entities, ensuring high compliance and low risk.
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2-day real-time average for onboarding new employees: Remote’s transparent service metrics enable you to see, predict, and rely upon fast response times.
Unlimited indemnification for customers: Remote offers unlimited indemnification in relation to its EOR employer obligations, to ensure you’re fully protected when using our global employment services.
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Remote offers uncapped indemnification - meaning you're fully protected, with no ceiling on how much we'll cover if something goes wrong.
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Deel limits liability to 12 months of fees, regardless of how many claims arise - potentially leaving you exposed to significant risk.
Global payroll operations run entirely in-house: Remote’s payroll solution is built by us, and ran by us, without acquisitions. Cutting out the middleman reduces costly errors.
Built-in talent network for simplified global hiring: Remote Recruit's powerful sourcing tools and real-time talent insights help you find top talent quickly.
Remote is the only global HR platform offering unlimited EOR indemnity and full ownership of all entities from day one. Unlike Deel, we do not engage third parties to outsource services or run entities.
100% owned legal entity infrastructure with no outsourcing
Global payroll operations operated entirely in-house
Unlimited EOR indemnification covering Remote’s obligations for all customers
At Remote, we do more than hire and onboard global employees; we also help you source top international talent. Attract leading candidates and provide tailored, competitive benefits with Remote Talent.
Detailed job listings on leading remote job boards
Quickly get top candidates matched to your role, sourced from our database of remote professionals.
Flexible, industry-leading benefits packages
Service quality is the main reason customers pick Remote. Our customer success team retains 95% of clients, so you can be confident you’ll have one single point of contact throughout your time with Remote.
Dedicated support for every customer, on any plan — unlike Deel
Helpful, human responses in two minutes or less
Customer implementation specialist for fast, tailored onboarding
Only Remote provides a transparent pricing and satisfaction guarantee. Know precisely what you’re paying for with Remote.
One flat fee, with at least 14 days to pay your invoice
No long-term or exclusivity agreements
Full refund of EOR management fees if you’re dissatisfied during the first 3 months
Remote | Deel | |
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EOR Services | Starting at $599 USD/employee per month | Starting at $599 USD/employee per month |
Liquidity impact of EOR | None | Mandatory deposits of up to 2 months of salary. Redundancy pay accruals based on salary. Released only upon employee’s departure. |
Contractor Management | A$44/contractor per month | Starting at $49 USD/contractor per month |
Global Payroll | $29 USD/employee per month | Starting at $29 USD/employee per month $30 USD per off-cycle payroll run |
Recruit | Starting at $119 USD/month | No integrated talent tools |
Deel’s contractor management service covers 150 countries, while Remote’s is more extensive, more affordable and provides an unmatched compliance.
Remote’s Contractor Management suite offers three tailored plans to meet your business needs:
Contractor Management (A$44/active contractor/month): Manage and pay contractors with localised contracts, bulk payments, and self-serve onboarding. Compliance liability stays with you.
Contractor Management Plus (A$151/contractor/month): Includes all standard features plus a $100,000 compliance warranty, protecting against misclassification risks.
Contractor of Record (COR) (15% of contractor’s invoice or A$497/month minimum): Outsource all compliance and payment responsibilities to Remote, with indemnity and IP ownership guarantees.
With coverage in 200+ jurisdictions, Remote provides unmatched compliance, transparent pricing, and advanced tools like bulk invoicing and KYB/KYC checks. Unlike Deel, Remote’s affordable plans ensure you only pay for active contractors—no hidden fees or deposits.
Switch to Remote today and experience cost savings, risk reduction, and seamless contractor management.
Deel may offer an extensive post-employment platform, but Remote understands global growth begins with finding the right people.
With Remote Recruit, you can not only onboard high-performing remote teams but also source top talent for your global organisation, positioning your company as a leading destination for remote professionals.
Recruit simplifies global hiring with strong sourcing tools and clear guidance to help you find top talent and navigate international complexity—so you can move fast, hire smarter, and scale with confidence.
While Deel offers a slick platform and self-serve workflows, many customers report frustration with limited access to real support — especially for complex compliance or urgent payroll issues. With Deel, support can be costly, response times vary, and assistance is often outsourced or automated.
At Remote, exceptional support is included. Every customer has access to real people — not chatbots — and receives fast, consistent help from a dedicated team that understands your business.
What does this mean for you and your team?
You always have a real person’s email to contact for fast, human support.
You have one point of contact throughout your journey with Remote (our customer support team has a 95% retention rate).
You, your team, and former employees can rely on rapid, efficient problem resolution.
You pay absolutely nothing extra for this level of personalised support.
How does this compare to Deel?
Deel's support is often tiered — with faster or human responses gated behind more expensive plans.
You may face long response times, especially outside the US time zone.
Former employees often can’t get help — even for critical tasks like payslips or documentation.
Implementation support may cost extra or be handled by third-party consultants.
With Remote, premium-grade support is the default — not an upsell. No hidden fees. No guessing who to contact. Just answers when you need them, from experts you can trust.
Both Deel and Remote use subscription pricing, but Remote’s approach is clearer and more predictable, backed by a fair price guarantee and a refund of EOR management fees within the first 90 days if you’re not fully satisfied. Remote doesn’t depend on hidden fees or complex charge structures.
Remote provides flexible, competitive benefits packages customised by country. For example, in the USA Deel supplies only two benefits plans with limited customisation, whereas Remote offers seven plans with flexible contribution levels. Remote also has lower entry rates and no hidden admin charges.
Remote delivers unified, fully compliant global payroll across multiple countries without the hidden fees that sometimes accompany Deel. Remote’s integrated payroll is dependable and compliant with local laws, so teams can focus on growth rather than admin headaches.
Switching from Deel to Remote is straightforward, with a dedicated migration team guiding you through onboarding, data transfer and compliance setup so the transition is smooth and minimally disruptive—often within 24 hours.
To make switching even easier:
We’ll cover any one-off fees Deel charges you to leave (subject to approval), such as their $390 USD per employee offboarding fee.
We’ll also provide one free background check per onboarded worker.
No hidden costs, no unnecessary barriers—just a trusted, compliant partner to help you grow globally with confidence.
