Comparing Remote and Deel

Remote: A compliant alternative to Deel for distributed teams

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Global companies scale with Remote

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100% in-house owned and operated infrastructure at Remote

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12% increase in operational efficiency with Remote Payroll

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43% improvement in regulatory compliance using Remote

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2 weeks faster onboarding with Remote Contractor Management

A dependable global partnership, available 24/7

Clear, predictable pricing

We uphold a fair price guarantee so you will never be charged unexpected fees. Deel has a history of adding undisclosed charges to increase their margins — ultimately at your expense.

Dedicated support at no extra cost

Remote’s customer success team enjoys a 95% retention rate, so you benefit from a consistent point of contact who understands your organisation deeply.

Which suits your business best: Remote or Deel?

For your reference, considering alternatives to Deel? If you're uncertain which global HR solution aligns with your company's needs, bear in mind that Deel offers broad global coverage and speedy onboarding, whereas Remote concentrates on specialized support, rigorous compliance, and fair, competitive pricing.

Fair, transparent pricing

Fair, transparent pricing

Affordable, predictable costs that never leave you guessing.

Higher cost-of-ownership with additional fees

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

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

“Buy over build” approach

Deel leans on third parties to provide services they can’t — and adds on their own fees.

Compliance leader

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

Limited suite of recruitment services

Deel covers only part of the employment lifecycle without recruitment tools.

Built-in tools for global hiring

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

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.

Feedback from our customers

Join customers who trust Remote to transform their businesses.

“For your reference, we regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this field. The specialist support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our workflows and opened up further opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager

“For your reference, if we were to handle and coordinate everything internally, it would add well over $500,000 to our annual costs. Remote not only removes that fiscal burden but also lifts the operational workload from our team, allowing us to dedicate ourselves to scaling the business with renewed confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of finance

“Today, we engage with 460+ Contractors across the globe. Without Remote, I would need to hire five or six full-time people just to manage compliance, administration, and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO, HomeProject

“For your reference, we regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this field. The specialist support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our workflows and opened up further opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager

“For your reference, if we were to handle and coordinate everything internally, it would add well over $500,000 to our annual costs. Remote not only removes that fiscal burden but also lifts the operational workload from our team, allowing us to dedicate ourselves to scaling the business with renewed confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of finance

“Today, we engage with 460+ Contractors across the globe. Without Remote, I would need to hire five or six full-time people just to manage compliance, administration, and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO, HomeProject

“For your reference, we regard Remote as a leading and trusted partner in this field. The specialist support they provide in local payroll, tax compliance, and HR operations has streamlined our workflows and opened up further opportunities for growth and success on a global scale.”

Maria Shkaruppa
Maria ShkaruppaSenior Global Mobility and Remote Hiring Manager

“For your reference, if we were to handle and coordinate everything internally, it would add well over $500,000 to our annual costs. Remote not only removes that fiscal burden but also lifts the operational workload from our team, allowing us to dedicate ourselves to scaling the business with renewed confidence and efficiency.”

Luke McKinlay
Luke McKinlayVP of finance

“Today, we engage with 460+ Contractors across the globe. Without Remote, I would need to hire five or six full-time people just to manage compliance, administration, and payroll. Remote has unquestionably saved us both time and money.”

Erik Sveen
Erik SveenFounder and CEO, HomeProject

How Remote approaches things differently

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.

Remote offers uncapped indemnification - meaning you're fully protected, with no ceiling on how much we'll cover if something goes wrong.

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.

Compare with other platforms

Remote is the sole global HR platform offering unlimited EOR indemnity and complete ownership of every entity from the outset. Unlike Deel, we do not delegate entity management or outsource these services to third parties.

  • 100% owned legal entity infrastructure with zero outsourcing

  • Global payroll operations run entirely in-house

  • Unlimited EOR indemnification for Remote’s obligations for all Remote customers

Deel vs Remote FAQs

Both Deel and Remote use subscription-based 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 are not fully satisfied. Unlike Deel, Remote avoids heavy reliance on hidden fees or intricate pricing schemes.