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100% In-house legal entity infrastructure owned and operated by Remote
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12% improvement in operational efficiency after adopting Remote Payroll
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43% increase in regulatory compliance when using Remote
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Onboarding completed 2 weeks faster with Remote Contractor Management
We uphold a fair price guarantee so you won’t face unexpected charges. Deel often adds undisclosed fees to boost revenue—at your expense.
Remote’s customer success team maintains an impressive 95% retention rate, so you’ll have a single point of contact who understands your business inside and out.
Join customers who trust Remote to transform their business.
“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payrolls in multiple currencies across the globe, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility in a single platform. With Remote, you can make that happen.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payrolls in multiple currencies across the globe, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility in a single platform. With Remote, you can make that happen.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
“We see Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this space. The expert support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our processes and created more opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”
“If we had to manage and coordinate everything in-house, it would cost us well over $500,000 more each year. Remote not only eliminates that financial strain but also takes the operational burden off our plate, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence and efficiency.”
“We process monthly, semi-monthly and hourly payrolls in multiple currencies across the globe, and our Finance Manager has complete visibility in a single platform. With Remote, you can make that happen.”
“We work with 460+ Contractors globally. I’d need to employ 5 or 6 people full time to keep on top of compliance, administration and payroll. Remote has definitely been a time and money saver for us.”
Remote is the sole global HR platform offering unlimited EOR indemnity and full ownership of all entities from day one. We do not, unlike Deel, rely on third parties to outsource services or manage entities.
100% owned legal entity infrastructure with no outsourcing
Global payroll operationsare operated entirely in-house
Unlimited EOR indemnification covering Remote’s obligations for every Remote customer
At Remote, our remit goes beyond hiring and onboarding international staff; we also help you source top international talent. Attract leading candidates and provide customised, competitive benefits with Remote Talent.
Comprehensive job listings on the top remote job boards
Receive instant candidate matches selected from our remote worker database to fit your job criteria.
Flexible, industry-leading benefits packages
Service quality is the primary reason customers pick Remote. With a 95% retention rate on our customer success team, you can be confident you’ll have a single point of contact throughout your relationship with Remote.
Dedicated support available to every customer, on every plan — unlike Deel
Helpful, human replies in two minutes or less
A customer implementation specialist to deliver fast, customised onboarding
Only Remote provides a transparent pricing and satisfaction guarantee. Know precisely what you’re paying for with Remote.
One flat fee, with 14 days or more 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 | C$39/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 covers 150 countries, whereas Remote’s coverage is broader, more affordable, and offers superior compliance.
Remote’s Contractor Management suite offers three tailored plans to meet your business needs:
Contractor Management (C$39/active contractor/month): Manage and pay contractors with localised contracts, bulk payments, and self-serve onboarding. Compliance liability stays with you.
Contractor Management Plus (C$134/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 C$439/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 realise cost savings, reduce risk, and enjoy seamless contractor management.
Deel might offer an extensive post‑employment platform, but Remote understands that global growth begins with finding the right people.
With Remote Recruit, you can not only onboard high‑performing remote teams but also source the best talent for your global organisation, positioning your company as a top destination for remote professionals.
Recruit simplifies global hiring with strong sourcing tools and clear guidance so you can move quickly, hire smarter, and scale with confidence.
Although Deel provides a polished platform and self‑serve workflows, many customers report frustration with limited access to live support—especially for complex compliance queries or urgent payroll issues. With Deel, support can be costly, response times vary, and assistance is often outsourced or automated.
At Remote, we treat exceptional support as standard. Every customer gets access to real people—not chatbots—and receives prompt, consistent help from a dedicated team that knows your business.
What does that mean for you and your staff?
You always have a real person’s email to contact for rapid, human support.
You keep one point of contact for your whole journey with Remote (our support team retains 95% of customers).
You, your team, and past employees can expect quick, effective resolution of issues.
You pay nothing extra for this personalised level of support.
How does this compare to Deel?
Deel’s support is often tiered — with faster or human responses gated behind pricier plans.
You may face long response times, especially outside US time zones.ou may face long response times, especially outside the US time zone.
Former employees can struggle to obtain help for essential items like payslips or documentation.
Implementation support with Deel may cost extra or be outsourced to third‑party consultants.
With Remote, premium‑grade support is the default — not an upsell. No hidden fees. No uncertainty about who to contact. Just timely answers from experts you can trust.
Both Deel and Remote use subscription pricing, but Remote’s approach is more transparent and easier to predict. We offer a fair price guarantee and a refund on EOR management fees in the first 90 days if you’re not 100% satisfied. Unlike Deel, Remote does not rely on hidden fees or convoluted pricing models.
Remote provides flexible, competitive benefits packages tailored to each country. For example, in the USA Deel offers only 2 benefits plans with limited customisation, whereas Remote provides 7 different plans with flexible contribution options. Remote also starts at lower rates and does not add hidden administration charges.
Remote delivers unified, fully compliant global payroll across multiple countries without the surprise fees that can appear with Deel. Remote’s dependable, integrated payroll keeps you compliant with local laws so your business can focus on growth rather than administrative complexity.
Moving from Deel to Remote is straightforward, with a dedicated migration team supporting you at every step. We streamline onboarding, data transfer, and compliance setup to ensure a smooth transition with no disruption—so you can start using Remote’s global employment features within 24 hours.
To simplify the switch further:
We’ll cover any one-off fees Deel charges to leave (subject to approval), such as their $390 USD per employee offboarding fee.
We’ll also provide one complimentary background check per onboarded worker.
No hidden costs, no needless barriers—just a reliable, compliant partner to help you grow globally with confidence.
Searching for alternatives to Deel? If you’re unsure which global HR solution suits your company, note that while Deel provides wide international coverage and rapid onboarding, Remote prioritises specialised support, robust compliance, and transparent 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.
Global companies expand with Remote
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.
