Remote: the Deel alternative for compliant teams

Remote is the sole global HR platform offering unlimited EOR indemnity and full ownership of every entity from day one. Unlike Deel, we don’t use third parties to outsource services or manage entities.

• 100% owned legal entity infrastructure with zero outsourcing

• Global payroll operations run entirely in-house

• Unlimited EOR indemnity covering Remote’s obligations for all customers

At Remote, we don’t only handle hiring and onboarding for global employees; we help you source the finest international talent. Attract top applicants and provide tailored, competitive benefits with Remote Talent.

• Detailed job listings on leading remote job boards

• Instantly receive top candidates matched to your role, pulled from our remote-worker database.

• Flexible, industry-leading benefits packages

Service quality is the main reason customers pick Remote. Our customer success team has a 95% retention rate, so you can be confident you’ll have one point of contact throughout your time with Remote.

• Dedicated support for every customer, on any plan — unlike Deel

• Helpful, human responses within 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 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

Deel’s contractor management service covers 150 countries, while Remote’s reaches more jurisdictions, costs less and delivers stronger compliance.

Remote’s Contractor Management suite provides three tailored plans to suit your needs:

• Contractor Management (NZ$48/active contractor/month): Manage and pay contractors with localised contracts, bulk payments, and self-serve onboarding. Compliance liability remains with you.

• Contractor Management Plus (NZ$163/contractor/month): Includes all standard features plus a $100,000 compliance warranty to protect against misclassification risk.

• Contractor of Record (COR) (15% of contractor’s invoice or NZ$536/month minimum): Outsource compliance and payment responsibilities to Remote, with indemnity and IP ownership guarantees.

• With coverage in 200+ jurisdictions, Remote combines strong compliance, clear pricing and advanced tools like bulk invoicing and KYB/KYC checks. Unlike Deel, Remote’s cost-effective plans mean you only pay for active contractors with no hidden fees or deposits.

Switch to Remote today and start saving on costs, lowering risk, and managing contractors more smoothly.

Deel may offer a broad post-employment platform, but Remote understands global growth begins with finding the right people.

With Remote Recruit, you can both onboard high-performing remote teams and source top talent for your global organisation, positioning your company as a leading destination for remote professionals.

Recruit simplifies global hiring with powerful sourcing tools and clear guidance so you can move fast, hire smarter, and scale with confidence.

Deel provides a polished platform and self-serve workflows, but many customers report frustration at limited access to real support — especially for complex compliance or urgent payroll issues. With Deel, support can be costly, response times inconsistent, and assistance often outsourced or automated.

At Remote, we treat exceptional support as standard. Every customer gets access to real people — not a chatbot — and fast, consistent help from a dedicated team that knows 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. may encounter extended response times, especially outside US time zones.

• Former employees often can’t get help — even for critical tasks like payslips or documentation.

• Implementation support may cost extra or be managed 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 is clearer and more predictable, backed by a fair price guarantee and a refund on EOR management fees within the first 90 days if you’re not 100% satisfied. Remote doesn’t rely on hidden fees or complex pricing structures.

Remote provides flexible, competitive benefits packages tailored to each country. For example, in the USA Deel offers just two benefits plans with limited customisation, whereas Remote lets you choose from seven plans with flexible contribution amounts. Remote also offers lower starting rates and no hidden administration costs.

Remote provides unified, fully compliant global payroll across multiple countries without the hidden fees that can come with Deel. Our integrated payroll ensures consistency and local compliance so you can focus on growth rather than administrative headaches.

Switching from Deel to Remote is straightforward, with a dedicated migration team to guide you step by step. We simplify 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 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.